Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas
Community Health Center • Kansas City, KS • Since 1997 • Multiple locations across Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma locations
About
The Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center headquartered in Pittsburg, Kansas. It provides affordable, patient-centered care to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay, with a wide range of services including medical, behavioral health, addiction treatment, dental care, imaging, laboratory, and hospice. CHC/SEK operates 4 locations across Kansas (Crawford, Cherokee, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Allen, Bourbon counties, plus Ottawa County in Oklahoma) and employs hundreds of staff to serve more than 50,000 patients annually. Founded in 1997, CHC/SEK emphasizes accessibility and quality care for individuals and families, including children. If you’re seeking CHC/SEK services near Kansas City specifically, note the organization is based in Pittsburg, KS, and does not publish Kansas City, MO/KS locations in the provided details.
Clinic Type
Community Health Center
Address
601 East Washington St., Arma, KS 66712
Phone
620-347-4033
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Opening Hours
Evening and weekend hours available (locations across Southeast Kansas and Northeast Oklahoma)
Website
Emergency Care
Not specified
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Not specified; states acceptance of all insurances and sliding scale fees in general description
sliding scale fees, discounted prescription drugs, payment assistance mentioned in general description
Languages Spoken
Pricing
Current Offers
Sliding scale fees for eligible patients — Not listed
FAQs
Do you accept all insurances?
Yes, CHC SEK accepts all insurances and offers sliding scale fees.
Walk-In Care
When you are not feeling well, but it’s not serious enough for the emergency room; or if no immediate appointments are available.
Commitments
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Pittsburg location): 4.3/5 (37 reviews)
- Birdeye (Independence location): 3.1/5 (7 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many patients report friendly, professional, and compassionate care from staff and providers
- Appreciation for efficient lab work, pharmacy services, and quick appointment scheduling at various locations
- Recognition as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) in multiple sites, reflecting a focus on coordinated and comprehensive care
- Facility cleanliness and maintenance frequently praised
Common complaints
- Reports of dismissive, rude, or unprofessional behavior from some staff and providers
- Concerns regarding long wait times in specific instances
- Complaints about billing and insurance issues
- Perceived lack of communication between different departments, such as reception and medical staff
"This place is just amazing! They take very good care of my family and I... They have a very kind and well trained staff from the front of house to the back."
— LocalityBiz review"Disgusting criminals very negative ppl in this office and neglectful of there patients as well let's personal feeling get involved over care very judgmental the MAT PROGRAM IN THIS OFFICE IS A JOKE THEY DON'T HELP U !!!"
— Birdeye review (Independence location)"Doctor came in two minutes later. I felt that she was very dismissive of my symptoms. She at one point asked 'do you even feel bad?' It was very rude and unprofessional..."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- CHC/SEK to take over Independence clinic - The Iola Register — Jun 11, 2026
- CHC/SEK releases 2026 Community Health Needs Assessment | Health | koamnewsnow.com — Feb 26, 2026
- CHC/SEK to assume operations at Independence clinic — Jun 11, 2026
- CHC/SEK Announces New Pharmacy Residency Program | Fort Scott Biz — Dec 18, 2025
- CHC/SEK Announces New Pharmacy Residency Program — Dec 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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