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Tuberculosis

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment is working with the Wyandotte County Public Health Department and the Johnson County Department of Health and Environment in response to a tuberculosis (TB) outbreak in our area. The agencies are following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to ensure patients are receiving proper treatment and to prevent additional cases from occurring. There is very low risk of TB infection to the general public.

Learn more about the Kansas City Area TB Outbreak

Substance Use Resources

Find local resources related to substance use, including free Narcan, a free Peer Support Program and more:

Substance Use Resources

Satellite Clinic in Bonner Springs

The Wyandotte County Public Health Department (WYCO PHD) offers a walk-in Satellite Clinic at the Bonner Springs Community Center.

When: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 9 am – 11:30 am.

Where: Bonner Springs Community Center, 200 E 3rd St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Services Offered at the Satellite Clinic

Unless otherwise noted below, health insurance* is accepted and sliding scale fees are offered for self-pay or those without health insurance.

Sexual transmitted infection (STI) testing and treatment
Pregnancy testing
Well-women exams (pap smear, breast exam, referrals for mammograms)
Birth control / family planning
Limited primary care for those ages 18 and up (including treatment for skin, ear, nose, and throat symptoms, and other common conditions like pink eye and urinary tract infections): $45.00 flat fee
Work physicals (ages 18 and up): $75.00 flat fee
Sports physicals (ages 12 and up): $45.00 flat fee

*The following Health Insurances are accepted:

BCBS of Kansas City
UHC
Aetna
UMR
Point Comfort Underwriter
Cigna
Kansas Medicaid

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