Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas

04/16/2026

Interested in Inspire Health Foundation summer camps this year? Learn more or register here: chcsek.org/inspirehealth/camp-registration/

Inspire Health Foundation offers summer camps for Pre-K through 12th grade students, giving kids fun, real-world learning experiences as they explore different areas of the medical industry. All camps will be held at the John U. Parolo Education Center (JPEC). Campers will learn from healthcare professionals and medical school residents while gaining hands-on exposure to a variety of careers in medicine. Below is the schedule for age groups as well as pricing. We also offer scholarships to help make the camp experience more accessible! Visit chcsek.org/inspirehealth/camp-registration/ to register or learn more today.

Pre-K (4-5 year-olds)
• June 23 – 25
• 9am - 11am

1st - 3rd graders
• June 30 - July 2
• 9am - 3pm

4th - 6th graders
• July 14 - 17
• 9am - 3pm

7th -12th graders
• July 21 - 24
• 9am - 3pm

04/15/2026

Your child’s safety matters every time they ride.

Join us for a free Car Seat Check Event this Friday from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Crawford County Health Department. No appointment is needed—just stop by for a car seat safety check and support to make sure your child’s seat is installed correctly.

We’re proud to partner with Crawford County Health Department, Southeast Kansas Community Action Program, and the Pittsburg Police Department to help keep local families safe on the road.

04/14/2026

04/13/2026

It’s the Week of the Young Child!

In celebration of this annual event, sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, CHC/SEK and the Crawford County Health Department will be handing out free activity kits designed to nurture young brains!

Stop by the CHC/SEK Pittsburg North Clinic (3011 N. Michigan) tomorrow before 2 pm to grab your kit!

04/10/2026

This KCUR 89.3 story explores the challenges of the rural healthcare professional shortage and how programs like the Inspire Health Foundation (IHF) Spring Break Camps can help.

IHF’s camps bring learning to life through hands-on activities like frog dissections, hiking, and a “candy or medicine” game. Whether these camps spark kids’ interest in future careers or simply make medical visits feel a little less intimidating, these experiences can leave a lasting impact.

A community health center in southeast Kansas hopes exposing kids to health care careers through fun activities could lead them into the field in the future. It’s one way to hopefully fight a long-term shortage of health care workers in rural areas.

04/09/2026

Join us at the Pittsburg Farmers' Market on April 18! CHC/SEK and Inspire Health Foundation staff will help lead kids through fun activities meant to inspire healthy habits:
• Making rainbow fruit and veggie plates
• Practicing terrific teeth brushing skills
• Caring for teddy bear patients in need of a make-believe provider

For more information, visit this link: facebook.com/PittFarmersMarket/events

We can’t wait to see you there!

04/08/2026

We were pleased to welcome Kansas State Senator Ethan Corson to CHC/SEK’s John U. Parolo Education Center (JPEC) yesterday. During his visit, he toured JPEC and learned about our work to address the rural healthcare workforce shortage by training tomorrow’s professionals. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss ways to ensure our communities can access healthcare close to home.

04/06/2026

CHC/SEK will offer free low-dose CT scans to women who qualify, helping those at higher risk detect lung cancer early, before symptoms appear. Join us during one of our scheduled events or call to schedule a time that works best for you.

Appointments every 15 minutes on all days:
Pittsburg (3011 N. Michigan)
- Wednesday, April 8: 4 pm - 7 pm
- Saturday, April 11: 8 am - 11 am

Fort Scott (2322 S. Main)
- Wednesday, April 15: 4 pm - 7 pm
- Saturday, April 18: 9 am - 12 pm

This program is funded by the Rita J. Bicknell Women’s Health Fund Women’s Giving Circle.

Call (620) 223-8484 to schedule an appointment today! For more information, visit https://chcsek.org/.../chc-sek-is-offering-free-lung.../

04/03/2026

Your child’s safety matters every time they ride.

Join us for a free Car Seat Check Event on Friday, April 17 from 1:00–3:00 PM at the Crawford County Health Department. No appointment is needed—just stop by for a car seat safety check and support to make sure your child’s seat is installed correctly.

We’re proud to partner with Crawford County Health Department, Southeast Kansas Community Action Program, and the Pittsburg Police Department to help keep local families safe on the road.

04/01/2026

In just a couple of weeks, we will celebrate the Week of the Young Child!

In celebration of this annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, CHC/SEK and the Crawford County Health Department will be handing out free activity kits designed to nurture young brains!

Plan to stop by the CHC/SEK Pittsburg North Clinic (3011 N. Michigan) before 2 pm to grab your kit.

04/01/2026

Last call for scholarships!
Applications for Inspire Health Foundation scholarships close tonight. If you know a student who could benefit from support on their educational journey, now is the time to share this with them!

We have five scholarships available to college students studying medicine, behavioral health, dentistry, law, and education! Visit chcsek.org/inspirehealth/ to see if you qualify. This is your last chance to apply!

03/31/2026

A look inside CHC/SEK’s Inspire Health Foundation and Greenbush Education Service Center Health Exploration Spring Break Camp, where students discovered healthcare careers through hands-on activities, engaging lessons, and lots of curiosity! We’re proud to help inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Check out the photos from camp!