Health Care, Hope and Healing

Marian Clinic offers health care, hope and healing
for those who cannot afford medical and dental care on their own.

Medical

For medical care, Marian Clinic welcomes residents of Shawnee County who are living at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines and have no insurance or other means to obtain care. We ask that individuals fill out application forms and provide proof that they meet financial guidelines and residency requirements. (New patients need to enroll before appointments can be made. There are financial guidelines and proof of income will be required. Pay stub, W-2 form or letter from employer are examples of proof.)

At the Garfield location in central Topeka, Marian Clinic delivers general medical care on-site with referrals as needed for specialists' consultations and treatment, health education, medications, and medical supplies and equipment as available.

A women's health program provides health screenings and physical, educational and supportive services for the unique needs of women. Contraceptives and obstetrical services are not available. The Clinic offers natural family planning to help women achieve or avoid pregnancy.

Business hours are Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Dental

For dental care, Marian Clinic welcomes individuals who are living at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines and have no dental insurance.

Children with medical cards or HealthWave insurance and senior adults on Medicare without supplemental dental insurance are also eligible for dental care.

Dental patients do not have to be living in Shawnee County to be eligible for services.

On East Sixth Street, Marian Clinic Dental provides dental exams, cleanings, X-rays, extractions, fillings, dentures and sealants.

For dental service, a new patient must enroll ahead of time to get an appointment. Enrollment is ongoing.

There is limited time for emergency appointments each day. It is best to call early. Call 233-2800.

Interesting Facts

The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth founded Marian Clinic in 1988 as a unique response to documented need. The Clinic has long been a community endeavor with widespread support from 35 faith groups, 70 organizations, 160 businesses and over 1800 individual donors.

The annual patient census grows steadily. Today the Clinic ministers to men, women and children of every faith and background, providing them with medical and dental appointments, care and treatment. To be eligible, individuals must be without health insurance and meet income guidelines based on national poverty levels. A single person may earn up to $20,420 a year, a family of three up to $34,340.

The Clinic expects to provide over 18,000 patient visits over the next year. Over 250 health care professionals volunteer their services.

A strong core of nurses offers a team response that gives patients prompt access to health care. The nurses encourage regular appointments and self-care, provide phone and face-to-face consultations and triage urgent walk-ins. This effort helps reduce unnecessary emergency room visits.  The Clinic values a holistic approach to patient care and offers mental health counseling and social support as needed.

Based on the Clinic's current activity, staff members are helping medical patients obtain nearly $1/2 million of free pharmaceuticals each year.

The women's health program enables over 200 women a year to receive breast exam and to schedule mammogram for breast cancer detection, making Marian Clinic the leading agency for those screenings in North Central Kansas.

The Clinic's emphasis on health screenings, wellness education and self-care helps bring about healthier lives for the uninsured.

Patients and reimbursement for service provide nearly 40% of the operating budget. The Clinic relies on support from the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and Affiliates plus gifts and grants for the remainder of the budget.

For every $1 donated the Clinic provides $4 in health care services to the community.