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Integrated Healthcare for Lawrence Families
Heartland Community Health Center is a comprehensive healthcare provider dedicated to delivering integrated, patient-centered care for all individuals regardless of income or insurance status. Our multidisciplinary team offers primary care, dental services, mental health treatment, pediatrics, and pharmacy support under one roof, emphasizing preventative medicine and whole-person wellness. With locations across Lawrence, Kansas, we prioritize accessibility through extended hours, walk-in clinics, and community-based programs like Healthy Futures, which provides free dental care in schools.Our commitment to reducing socio-economic barriers is reflected in sliding fee scales, medication assistance programs, and partnerships with local organizations. As a federally funded health center with Public Health Service deemed status, we maintain rigorous standards for quality care while addressing critical community health needs through initiatives like HIV prevention and behavioral health services.
Services
Primary Care
Dental Services
Mental Health
Pediatrics
Pharmacy
Behavioral Therapy
Substance Use Treatment
Preventative Care
Walk-In Clinic
Medication Assistance
Highlights and features
- Integrated care model combines medical, dental, and mental health services
- 24/7 on-call physician support for urgent needs
- Sliding fee scale based on income and family size
- Community-based programs like Healthy Futures dental initiative
- Specialized behavioral health services for all ages
What people say
One-stop healthcare
Real, non-judgmental staff
Easy appointments
Integrated care model
Affordable options
Services
Primary Care
Heartland provides comprehensive primary care for all ages, including wellness visits, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment. Our team offers immunizations, sports physicals, and integrated behavioral health services. Patients benefit from coordinated care with specialists and on-site lab services.
Dental Services
Full-service dental care includes cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive treatments for children and adults. The Healthy Futures program delivers free school-based dental care. Emergency dental services and Saturday appointments enhance accessibility for working families.
Mental Health
Integrated mental health services address anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma through individual and family therapy. Bluestem Wellness offers specialized care for children and adults, including evidence-based therapies like EMDR and play therapy.
Pediatrics
Panda Pediatrics provides comprehensive care for children up to age 21, including well-child visits, vaccinations, and urgent care. Board-certified providers offer 24/7 on-call support and specialized behavioral health services for developmental and emotional needs.
Pharmacy
River City Pharmacy offers affordable medications with discount programs and 24/7 drive-thru access. Clinical pharmacists provide medication therapy management for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.
People
Lisa Russell
Chief Clinical Officer
With over 20 years in family medicine, Lisa leads clinical operations while maintaining direct patient care. She emphasizes preventive care and community health partnerships to improve access.
Dr. Luke Mueller
Primary Care Provider
Dr. Mueller focuses on holistic family medicine, combining chronic disease management with mental health support. He prioritizes patient education to empower health decisions through community outreach programs.
Rosie Mueller
Physician Assistant
As a PA-C, Rosie specializes in family planning and reproductive health services. She advocates for health literacy improvements through school-based educational initiatives across Douglas County.
Jill Burgen
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Jill focuses on expanding access to reproductive healthcare while leading community health workshops on preventive care strategies for underserved populations in rural Kansas areas.
Dr. Nick Evangelidis
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Board-certified in child psychiatry, Dr. Evangelidis directs mental health services for youth. He developed trauma-informed care protocols adopted across Heartland's pediatric clinics and schools.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Medicaid, Medicare, KanCare, commercial insurance, and offer sliding fee scales based on income for uninsured patients.
Are walk-in appointments available?
Yes, Panda Pediatrics offers daily walk-in clinic hours from 8-10 AM and 1-3 PM for non-emergent pediatric care.
Do you provide after-hours care?
Our on-call team is available 24/7 by calling (785) 841-7297 for urgent medical needs outside regular clinic hours.
What community programs do you offer?
Healthy Futures provides free school-based dental care, while the Care Cupboard food pantry addresses food insecurity for patients and families.
How do mental health services work?
Integrated behavioral health includes therapy, psychiatry, and specialized programs at Bluestem Wellness for children, adolescents, and adults.
Can I get prescription medications filled onsite?
River City Pharmacy at our main location offers prescription filling with discount programs and drive-thru service during extended hours.
Reviews (7)
Lauren Perez-Engel
Jun 16, 2022
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My primary care is done here and I do not have a single complaint. Andrea Becker is awesome, and so kind and caring.
Deb L.
May 07, 2022
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Highly recommend! Very happy with my health care provider. Listens, takes their time, thorough, down to earth, doesn't get hung up on you mentioning health concerns during a "well" checkup like East Heights Family Care does. (Heartland not an LMH facility! )
Stacie Swisher
Apr 30, 2022
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Heartland is a GREAT place! I trust their staff with my entire family when in need of medical care! Go to HEARTLAND for all your medical care needs!
Melissa White
Apr 24, 2022
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I am amazed by how much Heartland offers the community! I love that we have one place to go for the whole family to get primary care and dentistry. Now that they have a pharmacy, that's one less place I have to stop after my appointment. Even though I now have insurance, I still think it's awesome how Heartland gives people without insurance a place to go for health care that doesn't feel like a "free clinic". So cool seeing their food pantry and how it seems like a cute little grocery store.
Katrina Skidmore
Apr 07, 2022
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I have sat in the chair after a cleaning for 45 minutes waiting for a dentist to come check my teeth. They closed for a snow storm and did not call early appt patients to make aware. Even after confirming the day before. They said they would reach out for reschedule. Never did. I had a dentist appt the day of a giant snow storm. There was a weather advisory but the staff double confirmed the day before.
I did not answer but obviously, if they are confirming a second time the day before, I'm coming in because I won't get an appt for 3-4 months if I reschedule. Then I am at risk of needing to come in twice to get a check and a cleaning. I drove through the snow storm and almost wrecked a couple of times. I pulled in just barely in time for my 7:45 appt and they were closed. I received a text at 8:30 notifying me they were closed for the day. I understand they are serving an underserved community but surely you can do better.
I did not answer but obviously, if they are confirming a second time the day before, I'm coming in because I won't get an appt for 3-4 months if I reschedule. Then I am at risk of needing to come in twice to get a check and a cleaning. I drove through the snow storm and almost wrecked a couple of times. I pulled in just barely in time for my 7:45 appt and they were closed. I received a text at 8:30 notifying me they were closed for the day. I understand they are serving an underserved community but surely you can do better.
Kat M.
Apr 06, 2022
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One of the reception staff was very rude and not compassionate considering the fact that I'm very low income and disabled ie cannot pay for services. Other than that I think it's a great place.
Elizabeth Gasser
Feb 20, 2022
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Quality staff. They answered all my questions and I had a lot. I don't like going to the doctor and they were great. Great experience!
