Clinic to Close for Thanksgiving Holiday
The clinic will be closed Thursday, Nov. 23 and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. We hope you have a great holiday with family and friends. We will re-open on Monday, Nov. 27.…Read More
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November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health may help you prevent diabetes health problems. Manage your blood glucose, bl…Read More
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Living Better with COPD
By getting ahead of your symptoms and talking about them with your healthcare provider regularly, you can put yourself on the path to a better quality of life. Quit Smoking: If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do to prevent more damage to your lungs. Ask your provider about new options for quitting. Many resources to help are available online. Avoid Pollutants: Try to stay away from…Read More
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Physician Assistant to Join the Practice
El Dorado Clinic welcomes Tenille Schwanke, PA-C, who will join the medical staff on November 1, 2023. Tenille has been working in Wichita, where she graduated from Wichita State University's Physician Assistant program with a Master of Science degree in 2014. Call for an appointment today.…Read More
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Extreme Heat
Our area remains under an Excessive Heat Warning. Some things you can do to fight the extreme heat we are experiencing include: drink plenty of fluids stay in an air-conditioned room stay out of the sun check up on relatives and neighbors Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possi…Read More
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Yearly “Wellness” visits
If you’ve had Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) for longer than 12 months, you can get a yearly “Wellness” visit to develop or update your personalized plan to help prevent disease or disability, based on your current health and risk factors. The yearly “Wellness” visit isn’t a physical exam. Your first yearly “Wellness” visit can’t take place within 12 months of your Part B…Read More
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Dr. Lauren Ferrell is Leaving the Practice
Dr. Ferrell has accepted a position teaching at the Wesley Family Medicine Residency Program in Wichita and will no longer be seeing patients at El Dorado Clinic as of August 7, 2023. We wish her luck in her future endeavors. We appreciate you trusting us with your healthcare and any of our other four providers (Russ McCaig, PA; Alexa McGraw, APRN; Diane Nightengale, MD; Crystal Faudere, DO) would…Read More
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Welcome Alexa McGraw, APRN
El Dorado Clinic welcomes Alexa McGraw, APRN to our staff. Alexa graduated from Wichita State University in 2021. She is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and will see patients of all ages in the clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She is currently only seeing patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance.…Read More
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Welcome to Our Blog
Hello, welcome to our blog! This is the place to learn more specifics about who we are, what we do, and what we know as a medical practice. We pride ourselves on being a medical service provider with integrity, ready to help you whether you’re dealing with a temporary ailment or a long-term health issue! No matter what, our dedicated staff is here for you! Who We Are When you come to the El Dora…Read More