Heartland Community Health Center

02/18/2026

"I am really passionate about increasing access to care for all people, promoting wellness, and increasing health literacy and confidence."

Jill Burgen, APRN, is currently accepting new patients, and we are proud to have her as a primary care provider at Heartland Community Health Center.

02/14/2026

💕 Please remember to love yourself today, too!
Happy Valentine's Day from everyone here at Heartland.

02/13/2026

The addition comes as Heartland sees sharp growth in psychiatry services. From 2024 to 2025, the number of patients receiving psychiatric care increased by 52%, making psychiatry one of Heartland’s fastest-growing service areas.

Heartland Expands Psychiatry Services as Demand Continues to Rise in Douglas County Heartland Community Health Center announced today that Jeff Hill, PMHNP, has joined its Psychiatry team, expanding access at a time of growing community need in Douglas County, Kansas. Hill is a Psychiatric Nurse Pra...

02/12/2026

What a great story 💙

02/08/2026

We heard your feedback, and we want it to be easier to connect with us. Starting Monday, Feb. 9, we will be implementing a new call system designed to help you:
✔️Spend less time waiting
✔️Get connected faster
✔️Communicate more easily with your care team

When you call, you will be greeted by a team member (not an automatic system) who will connect you directly to the right department.

If the team you need is not immediately available, we will explain your options and let you know what to expect, including voicemail or a callback when appropriate.

Let us know in the comments if you have any thoughts about the new system.

02/06/2026

We are excited to announce that Jeff Hill, PMHNP, is joining our Psychiatry team.

Jeff is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, bringing experience across outpatient psychiatry, emergency medicine, and primary care. At Heartland, Jeff will provide trauma-informed, evidence-based psychiatric care. He will work closely with family medicine and therapy teams to support patients through coordinated, whole-person care.

Please join us in welcoming Jeff to Heartland 💙

02/06/2026

Welcome to Heartland 💙
Ashley started this week as a Patient Service Representative. She will be part of our front desk team, greeting patients and helping connect them with the care they need.

02/03/2026

Heartland is proud to announce that our CEO, Julie Branstrom, is stepping into a new role as Board President of Community Care Network of Kansas.

We are looking forward to seeing how Julie's leadership will impact CCNK in their work to make sure all Kansans have access to high-quality, whole-person health care.

https://communitycareks.org/news/719153/

01/28/2026

Huge thank you to Solventum & America's ToothFairy! Their fluoride donation will help our Healthy Futures team provide treatments to thousands of kids in the 100+ schools we will visit this year.

We’re so grateful for partners who support our goal of meeting kids where they are and reducing barriers for parents.

You can learn more about Healthy Futures and sign your child up for school-based dental care here: www.heartlandhealth.org/schools

01/27/2026

Multiple viruses are circulating locally right now, including Covid-19, influenza, RSV, and norovirus.

This is typical for this time of year, but it’s a good reminder to take extra precautions, especially for young children, older adults, or anyone with chronic health conditions.

To help reduce spread make sure you and your family:
• Stay up to date on vaccines
• Wash hands often with soap and water
• Cover coughs and sneezes
• Stay home when sick if possible

If you or your child develops fever, cough, congestion, vomiting, or other concerning symptoms, consider contacting your provider. You can also call us at (785) 841-7297 to make a vaccine appointment.

01/24/2026

Get the FAQs on MAT ✔️
-- If you or someone you know is experiencing addiction, help is available and it can start with primary care. Heartland Community Health Center offers MAT as part of whole-person care.

If immediate support is needed, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

01/23/2026

1.26 Update:

Monday, January 26
🔹Delayed start around 9:20am for routes 30-43.
🔹Routes 1-12 to run as scheduled along with paratransit.

Dress warmly and prepare for potential service disruptions. Check Transit app for live updates.

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Winter weather cancellations

❄ Friday, January 23
🔹On Demand service is cancelled (8 p.m. onward).
🔹Routes 1-44 and paratransit are planned to run as scheduled. If weather conditions worsen, service updates will be communicated through our channels.

❄ Saturday, January 24 – All service is cancelled. No overnight On Demand service.

❄ Sunday, January 25 – On Demand service is cancelled.

❄ Monday, January 26 – Service planned to resume as usual. Service delays are possible, especially in the early morning. A late start may be necessary if temperatures drop below the current forecast. Extremely low temperatures can cause operational issues with our diesel and electric fleets.

More details: https://lawrencetransit.org/news/january-23-26-winter-weather-cancellations-for-lawrence-transit