UH On the GO! Clinics
University Health On the GO! on Noland Road 4545 S. Noland Road Independence, MO 64055 University Health On the GO! on 23rd Street 1525 E. 23rd Street S. Independence, MO 64055Our UH On the GO! clinics offer the convenient, walk-in access and low-cost healthcare you and your family need, when you need it.
We have two locations at Hy-Vee grocery stores in Independence, where our highly trained family nurse practitioners provide wellness services and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries.
We see patients ages 18 months or older. You don't have to be an existing patient to get health services at the walk-in clinics. Your results will be shared with your doctor.
Safety information
To protect patients, Hy-Vee customers and our employees:
- All patients must wear face masks prior to entering the clinic.
- During times of rapid viral transmission you may be asked to wait in your car following registration.
- UH on the Go clinics will not see patients with COVID-19 symptoms.
- This is not a COVID-19 test site.
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Should you see a nurse practitioner the next time you're sick? This quiz can help you decide.
Reviewed 11/13/2023
Nurse practitioners: True or false?
Every year, millions of Americans turn to nurse practitioners for medical care. And if you haven't met one of these top-notch providers yet, you may soon. That's because their numbers are rapidly rising. Test your knowledge about how a nurse practitioner might help you or a loved one.
True or false: Nurse practitioners can help patients in many of the same ways doctors can.
True. Like doctors, they manage their patients' overall care. Nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat infections, injuries, and chronic health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure. They can also prescribe medicine and other treatments and perform and order diagnostic tests.
True or false: Nurse practitioners deliver a lower standard of care than doctors.
False. Patients who turn to nurse practitioners report an extremely high level of satisfaction with their care. And that's not surprising—nurse practitioners are highly educated and qualified. First they finish nursing school, become a registered nurse and then complete a master's or doctoral degree program. They also undergo rigorous national certification.
True or false: Nurse practitioners offer primary care but not specialty care.
False. Though nurse practitioners often focus on primary care, many practice in highly specialized areas. Those include dermatology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics and sports medicine.
True or false: Nurse practitioners mostly treat illnesses and leave preventive care to doctors.
False. While they do treat illnesses, they also concentrate on disease prevention. And you can build a relationship with a nurse practitioner as your primary provider. Through counseling and education, they help their patients make smarter health and lifestyle choices.
True or false: Nurse practitioners only see patients at walk-in clinics.
False. Nurse practitioners help people in a variety of settings, including doctors' offices, hospitals, clinics and schools. Some even make house calls.
It's important to be informed about your care—and who's providing it. Discover how to become a better healthcare consumer.
Sources
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners. "All About NPs." https://www.aanp.org/about/all-about-nps.
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners. "NP Fact Sheet." https://www.aanp.org/about/all-about-nps/np-fact-sheet.
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners. "What's a Nurse Practitioner (NP)?" https://www.aanp.org/about/all-about-nps/whats-a-nurse-practitioner.
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners. "Your Partner in Health, The Nurse Practitioner." https://www.aanp.org/education/publications/your-partner-in-health-the-nurse-practitioner.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Nurse Anesthetists, Nurse Midwives, and Nurse Practitioners." https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/nurse-anesthetists-nurse-midwives-and-nurse-practitioners.htm.
UH On the GO hours
We are open early, stay late and work on the weekends to meet your and your family's needs.
University Health On the GO! on Noland Road
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
University Health On the GO! on 23rd Street
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Holiday hours: UH on the Go clinics will be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. Clinic hours will be 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on New Year’s Day,, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Labor Day and the Friday after Thanksgiving.
UH On the GO! walk-in clinic services
Immunizations
- Varicella (chickenpox).
- DTaP.
- Hepatitis A – series of three injections required.
- Hep A to 18 years.
- Hep A ages 19 years and up.
- Hepatitis B – series of three injections required.
- Hep B to 18 years.
- Hep B ages 19 years and up.
- HPV – series of three injections required.
- HPV ages 11 to 26 years.
- IPV/polio.
- Meningitis.
- MMR (measles, mumps and rubella).
- Pneumonia ages 65 years and up, or high-risk individuals.
- PPSV23.
- Pneumonia Prevnar13.
- TD (tetanus, diphtheria) ages 7 years and up.
- Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis).
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Minor illness
- Sore throat.
- Earache, ear infection and/or wax removal.
- Sinus headache, infection, congestion.
- Acid reflux.
- Allergies.
- Asthma.
- Bronchitis/cough.
- Nausea/vomiting/diarrhea.
- Flu-like symptoms.
- Cold/upper-respiratory infections.
- Minor back pain.
- Mononucleosis (mono).
- Pink eye/sty.
- Urinary tract infection.
- Minor strains and sprains.
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Minor procedures
- Skin tag removal.
- Splinter removal.
- Minor laceration or wound repair (skin adhesive/closure no stitches).
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Monitoring
- Diabetes.
- High blood pressure.
- Elevated cholesterol.
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Physicals
- Sports physicals.
- School/camp physicals.
- Day care provider physicals.
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Skin conditions
- Insect bites.
- Rashes.
- Acne.
- Athlete's foot.
- Cold sores.
- Eczema.
- Hives.
- Impetigo.
- Lice.
- Minor skin infections.
- Scabies.
- Poison ivy/oak.
- Minor burns.
- Ringworm.
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Tests
- Strep pharyngitis.
- Pregnancy evaluation.
- Diabetes (high or low blood sugar).
- Mononucleosis.
- Flu.
- Urinalysis.
- Blood sugar.
- Hemoglobin A1C.
- Cholesterol.
- Fecal blood.
- Pulse oximetry.
- TB skin testing.
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Wellness
- Diabetes.
- High blood pressure.
- Health reimbursem*nt arrangement (HRA).
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Other
- Motion sickness prevention.
- Smoking cessation assessment and follow-up.
- EpiPen renewal (limited).
- Travel medications.
*Most visits cost $90, though there may be additional charges for testing.
Accepted insurance
Commercial
| Insurance | UH | UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna HMO/POS/PPO/NAP | x | x |
| Beech Street/Viant PPO | x | x |
| BCBS Blue Access | o | o |
| BCBS Blue Care HMO | x | x |
| BCBS Freedom Network PPO | x | x |
| BCBS Freedom Network Select PPO | x | x |
| Blue Cross Blue High Performance Network** | o | o |
| Blue Select PPO | x | x |
| Blue Select Plus PPO/EPO | x | x |
| BCBS Traditional | x | x |
| Cigna HMO/POS/PPO/Oscar Open Access | x | x |
| Cigna LocalPlus | o | o |
| Cigna Oscar LocalPlus | o | o |
| Cigna Surefit | o | o |
| First Health PPO | x | x |
| Great West PPO (GWH-Cigna) | x | x |
| Humana HMO/PPO/POS | x | x |
| Med-Pay IHOP | x | x |
| MultiPlan PPO * | x | x |
| Preferred Health Professionals PPO (PHP) | x | x |
| Private Health Care Systems PPO (PHCS) | x | x |
| Tricare/United Military Veterans Services (HNFS) | x | x |
| United Healthcare HMO/POS/PPO/Bind | x | x |
| United Healthcare CORE | o | o |
| United Healthcare Surest | x | x |
Medicaid
x - In network o - Out of network
| Insurance | UH | UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Better Health of Kansas | o | o |
| Home State Health Plan (MC+) | x | x |
| Healthy Blue | x | x |
| Sunflower State Health Plan HMO (KanCare) | o | o |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan HMO (MC+) | x | x |
| UnitedHealthcare Community Plan HMO (KanCare) | o | o |
Medicare Advantage***
x - In network o - Out of network
| Insurance | UH | UHP |
|---|---|---|
| AARP/Secure Horizons Medicare Complete (UHC) | x | x |
| Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO | x | x |
| Allwell/Home State Health Medicare Advantage | x | x |
| BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO | x | x |
| Cigna Medicare Advantage HMO | o | o |
| Humana Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO/PFFS | x | x |
| Provider Partners Health Plan | x | x |
| UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage | x | x |
| UnitedHealthcare Optum Care | x | x |
Health insurance exchange
x - In network o - Out of network
| Insurance | UH | UHP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aetna Exchange | x | x | |
| Ambetter | x | x | |
| Blue Select EPO | x | x | |
| Medica (Select and Connect) | o | o | |
| Oscar | x | x | |
| United Healthcare | o | o |
Work comp PPO
x - In network o - Out of network
| Insurance | UH | UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna | x | x |
| Comp Results | x | x |
| FirstHealth | x | x |
| Logicomp | x | x |
| Premier | x | x |
Behavioral health
x - In network o - Out of network
| Insurance | UH | UHP |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Behavioral Health | x | x |
| Beacon Health Options | o | o |
| Cenpatico Behavioral Health | x | x |
| Cigna Behavioral Health | o | o |
| CompCareHumana d/b/a Lifesync | x | x |
| Humana Behavioral Health Network/dba Lifesync | x | x |
| New Directions Behavioral Health | x | x |
| St. John's Mercy Managed Behavioral Health | x | x |
| United Behavioral Health (now dba OPTUM) | x | x |
* MultiPlan includes the following payors: AHC, BCE Emergis, Beech Street, BPS HealthCare, ForMost, Health EOS, HN HealthNetwork, MedNetwork, PHCS, Preferred Plan, ProAmerica, United Payors and United Providers (commercial plans only)
** Effective 11/15/2018
*** Effective 8/7/2018
**** New KanCare Kansas Medicaid provider is Aetna Better Health effective 1/1/2019. It replaces Amerigroup. All KanCare payors are still considered out of network with University Health.
