The Dane G. Hansen Foundation has approved a grant of $518,000 in support of expanding the medical clinic at First Care Clinic, in addition the Leo J. and Albina Dreiling Trust donated $100,000 to aid in the renovation.

With the recent addition of Dr. Christine Fisher, First Care Clinic’s physical clinic space is at maximum capacity. One medical provider team is currently using temporary exam rooms on the first floor while the rest of the medical team operates on the second floor. Through this project, FCC will relocate administrative offices from the second floor to the basement. This will free up space for five additional medical exam rooms on the second floor and will also allow for the renovation of overflow exam rooms, tele-medicine rooms, and other ancillary services on the first floor. The primary objective of this project is to improve the medical clinic efficiency and expand from eight to 15 exam rooms.

“First Care Clinic is extremely grateful for the generous support of the Hansen Foundation and the Leo J. and Albina Dreiling Trust as we continue to grow and serve more residents of northwest Kansas,” stated Bryan Brady, CEO. “This renovation will allow us to continue our mission to become the region’s premiere medical home dedicated to providing compassionate, quality care for all.”

First Care Clinic provides medical, dental, and behavioral health care, employing over 40 full and part time staff. In 2008 First Care Clinic served 1,211 patients, and in 2017 they served 6,125 patients with 13,963 health care visits.

“At First Care Clinic, we believe in better,” said Dr. Fisher, Medical Director. “Our goal is to provide high quality primary care to everyone. Many people believe we are a walk-in clinic, but in fact we are much, much more than that. Our clinic is the only designated Patient-Centered Medical Home in the area. We not only address acute problems, but also integrate preventative health measures and ways to improve overall health at each visit. We believe this comprehensive approach to care will improve the lives of our patients.”

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