Independence Family Medicine

08/04/2025

Backpacks? ✅
School Supplies? ✅
Healthy Kids? We’ve Got That Covered. ✅✅

Now scheduling back-to-school checkups, sports physicals, and wellness visits!

Call 620-331-2400 to book your child’s appointment today.

08/01/2025

August is here and we're excited to celebrate some wonderful teammates hitting their work anniversaries! These amazing people work across different areas of our hospital and clinics, and each one adds something special to our WMC family. Whether they've been with us for a few years or many, they all bring the kind of dedication and heart that makes this place feel different. Take a look at this month's work anniversary crew and help us give them a well-deserved shout-out - we're really fortunate to have them on our team!

07/29/2025

Backpacks? Check. ✅
School Supplies? Check. ✅
Healthy Kids? We’ve Got That Covered. ✅✅

We are now scheduling back-to-school checkups, sports physicals, and wellness visits!

Call 620-331-2400 to book your child’s appointment today.

07/22/2025

This is your reminder that it's almost back-to-school season, which means it's time to check in on your student's health!

From sports physicals to wellness checkups and immunizations, Alishia Waggoner, APRN-C, and Marde Long, APRN-C, are here to help your student start the school year strong!

Quick. Convenient. Top-notch care, close to home.
✅ Openings available now at Independence Family Medicine!

📞 Call 620-331-2400 to schedule today!

07/15/2025

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Guess who’s back and joining one of our most-loved providers?

Alishia Waggoner, APRN, is returning to WMC and teaming up with Mardie Long, APRN, at Independence Family Medicine!

Rooted in community. Ready to care.

📞 Call 620-331-2400 to schedule an appointment!

07/10/2025

Payge's work anniversary is this month! We’re so lucky to have her as part of our WMC - IFM team! Her kindness, reliability, and dedication make a difference every single day - not just for our patients, but for all of us who get to work alongside her. Thanks for bringing your best to everything you do, Payge!

We wanted to shine a little spotlight on some pretty special teammates this month! These incredible individuals work in different departments across the hospital and clinics, but together they make up our WMC family, and we’re so thankful for each of them. Whether they’ve been with us for one year or forty, their dedication, kindness, and hard work make a real difference every day. Please take a moment to check out the collage and help us celebrate their work-iversaries - we’re lucky to have them on this journey with us!

Thank you to each of you for the heart, dedication, and care you bring to our team every single day! Whether you're comforting a patient, supporting a coworker, or keeping things running behind the scenes, your work matters, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. It’s the little things you do with consistency, care, and compassion that make WMC feel like more than just a workplace - it makes it a place people trust, feel supported, and are proud to be part of. We’re truly grateful for all you do!

PS: We kicked off our monthly anniversary shout-outs a year ago in July, and to keep things fresh (and not just copy-paste the same spotlights), we decided to give it a new look this time around!

07/01/2025

07/01/2025

She is voted the best, trusted the most.

And we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you, Mardie Long, APRN, for your unwavering commitment to patient care and community spirit!

05/22/2025

Today we’re celebrating Tom’s work anniversary at Wilson Medical Center, which also includes his leadership and oversight of Independence Family Medicine and Neodesha Family Medicine! He joined us as CEO in May 2023 after serving ten years as COO at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Mississippi. With 37 years of healthcare experience - and a long track record in executive leadership - Tom brought a wealth of knowledge and fresh perspective to WMC. He also served ten years as an officer in the Army Medical Service Corps, bringing something extra to the way he guides and supports the team.

Tom’s sharp mind for business and strategic thinking stands out, but so does his energy. He’s not one to sit still for long, always moving, always thinking, and always looking for new ways to support the team and keep WMC growing stronger.

Thank you, Tom, for the energy, focus, and direction you bring to WMC! You have a way of showing up that keeps things grounded but always moving forward. Whether you’re jumping into a challenge or just taking time to recognize the team, it makes a difference. Thank you, Tom, for your service to our country and now to WMC. We appreciate you!

05/03/2025

We’re excited to introduce Phreesia, an automated text appointment reminder service to help you stay on top of your healthcare needs.

What You Need to Know
✅Phreesia makes managing your appointments easier than ever by sending you text reminders directly to your phone.
✅Our texts will always come from the same number, and you can always call us to confirm.

Questions? Reach out to us, and we’ll be happy to help!

https://www.wilsonmedical.org/contact/

04/25/2025

04/01/2025

✨ New Banner Alert! ✨

If you’re driving by Independence Family Medicine, be sure to check out our brand-new banner celebrating Mardie Long, APRN, for her recent award in the Best of Independence contest! 🏆👏

Mardie’s dedication to her patients and our community shines every day, and we’re beyond proud to showcase this well-earned recognition. Stop by, snap a photo, and help us celebrate this incredible honor! 📸💙

Drop a 🎉 in the comments to show Mardie some love!