Xpress Wellness pediatric room is out of this world

JUDD WEIL
Hutch Post

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson and Reno County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 1 for Xpress Wellness Urgent Care’s new pediatric room. 

“We converted one of our exam rooms into a pediatric room with a space theme,” Cara Conaway, Xpress Wellness Area Manager, said. “We wanted to create an atmosphere where kids not only felt comfortable, but could also be entertained while they waited. We hope they feel right at home in the home of the Cosmosphere.”  

Everyone on the Xpress Wellness team worked on the space-themed room in some form of service, including giving the walls a fresh coat of paint with some kooky and galactic details.  

Provider Courtney Rose painted and free handed the aliens. Ashlie Sowers painted the rocket ships. Esther Cruz put the interactive toys together as well as helped with the placement of the planets. Gina Parker helped with taping off the room and ordering supplies. Conaway guided the team, painted, and shopped for supplies.  

The room is also outfitted with projection lights to simulate stars and nebulas, perfectly in theme.  

“Moms have enough to worry about. Our goal is to help make their visit to the clinic a bit easier and provide some entertainment for kids while they receive care,” Steven Hull, Chief Operating Officer at Xpress Wellness/Integrity Urgent Care, said.  

According to Conway, Xpress Wellness strives for a more personalized form of care and believes the Hutchinson office’s new pediatric room reflects that.  

“It isn’t uncommon for parents to come through our doors worn out physically and emotionally from caring for their kids,” said Taylor Wondra, Xpress Wellness provider. “Having something to look at and do while they wait will help take their minds off the reason they are here.”  

Conway said they were given a budget of $500 to make the room, and happily added that Xpress Wellness in Hutchinson was under budget for their room.  

The pediatric room is part of a contest between other Xpress Wellness branches. Each were given the same amount of money to use to put together a new pediatric room. 

“This new room is an exciting step in our continued journey to provide quality care for children and families in our community,” Xpress Wellness CEO Grant Asay said. “We hope the pediatric room enhances the patient experience while our teams address the needs of families who want high-quality care in a child-friendly environment.”  

From injuries to illness and other medical concerns, Xpress Wellness Urgent Care aims to treat immediate health care needs as quickly as possible to every member of the community.  

"Xpress Wellness Urgent Care offers compassionate and affordable care without the ER price tag," Steven Hull, Chief Operating Officer at Xpress Wellness/Integrity Urgent Care, said. "Maintaining the health and well-being of our community is our top priority.”  

Xpress Wellness/Integrity offers adults and children comprehensive medical care services for conditions such as the common cold, flu, sprains and strains, cuts and scrapes, allergies, infections, sports physicals, and much more. Onsite services, including computerized X-ray, lab testing and EKG, allow for quick point of care testing and rapid diagnosis.  

“We also work with employers offering a full range of occupational medicine services including drug screens, DOT and non-DOT physicals, treatment of work-related injuries, pre-employment physicals, spirometry, drug and alcohol testing, and treatment for work-related injuries,” Wondra said.  

Xpress Wellness/Integrity Urgent Care has agreements with most major insurance providers, including KanCare/SoonerCare, TriCare, BCBS, Medicare and many others.  

The co-pay amount will depend on the insurance provider and plan. Xpress Wellness also has discounted self-pay options for those who do not have insurance. 

"Choices for healthcare are sometimes limited in rural areas,” Melissa Holgerson, Xpress Wellness Director of Operations for Kansas clinics, said. “We are thankful we have the opportunity to provide residents an option in and around Hutchinson when they need non-emergency health care.”  

Holgerson said the company has been impressed with Hutchinson and added the community has been very welcoming.  

"Accidents and illness don’t happen at a time that is convenient and that is why we offer extended hours and are open 7 days a week. You can walk into the clinic to be seen, you can save your place in line through our website or you can be seen virtually," Wondra said. "You can determine the time that best fits your schedule. If you need to stay at work, at home or have time to pick your child up at school, you can save your spot in line and complete registration paperwork all from your computer, phone or any other mobile device."  

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is open for in-person visits Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Virtual visits are available daily.  

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is located at 1805 ½ E. 17th Ave. The ribbon-cutting for the new pediatric room will take place at 11:30 a.m.  March 1.

Xpress Wellness Urgent Care can be reached at (620) 615-7197.

More information about Xpress Wellness/Integrity Urgent Care can be found on their website at xpresswellnessurgentcare.com. 

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