TOPEKA (KSNT) - A new express care facility is due to open its doors for the first time later this month in southeast Topeka. SENT, Inc. announced in a press release on Jan. 15 that it will be launching a new Southside Wellness Clinic on Jan. 27. This clinic will provide locals in the area access to healthcare services and express care. “Healthcare coverage is a tremendous stressor for many in our community,” said Johnathan Sublet, executive director of SENT. “Without it, people delay seeking care, sometimes with life-altering consequences.” SENT, Inc. reports that southeast Topeka contains the highest rates of uninsured people in Kansas, especially among children. The area faces large healthcare coverage gaps, making it difficult for families there to get or afford the care they need. Mail delays leave Topeka resident upset in wake of blizzard "Nationwide, approximately 27 million Americans are uninsured, and 41% of adults refrain from seeking healthcare due to cost. These disparities are even more pronounced in Southeast Topeka, where a large percentage of families are also struggling with high-deductible health plans or lack a primary care provider altogether." SENT, Inc. press release excerpt People visiting the Southside Wellness Clinic can expect to find a range of different services. These include the following: Walk-in services. Routing laboratory collecting and testing. Rapid strep tests. Urinalysis and urine cultures. Flu vaccinations. TB and STD testing. Nebulizer treatments. Treatable ailments. Upper and lower respiratory infections. Ear infections. Urinary tract infections. Common cold, flu and allergy symptoms. Scheduled appointments. Work, sports and DOT physicals. Well-woman exams. Birth control prescriptions. Telemedicine consultations. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and medications for opioid use (MOUD) substance use disorder treatment. Card skimming device found at Topeka Dillons grocery store “Our clinic is not a substitute for primary care, but a bridge to help people access essential medical services in a timely manner,” said Trisha Osier-Duvall, who will oversee operations under the guidance of a licensed physician assistant. The Neighbor Advocate team with SENT, Inc. can help people who need help finding out if they qualify for Medicaid benefits and help them complete sign-ups. This team can also help people who don't qualify for Medicaid but fall between the 100-400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines by connecting them with available tax credits to gain healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act. You can learn more about SENT, Inc. and the services it offers by clicking here. The Southside Wellness Clinic can be found at 455 Southeast Golf Park Boulevard in Topeka. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MatthewLeoSelf