Oak Street Health Opens First Center in Topeka

Oak Street Health, a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare, is now welcoming patients at the new Topeka center at 4019 SW 10th Ave. Oak Street Health is now part of CVS Health, and together, the pair are advancing primary care with a value-based approach that leads with preventative care, removes barriers in care and improves patient outcomes, particularly for communities with the greatest need. This will be the first Oak Street Health center in Topeka and the second in the state of Kansas, following the Strawberry Hill center in Kansas City, KS. 

“We are thrilled to open our Topeka center and begin delivering an unmatched patient experience and improving health outcomes for older adults in the community,” said Dr. Michele Mitchell, executive medical director at Oak Street Health. “At Oak Street Health, we are committed to providing the highest quality care to meet the individual needs of our patients and we are excited to bring our innovative healthcare model to the area.”

Oak Street Health delivers personalized, preventive primary care through a model that was created to meet the unique needs of older adults who face chronic illnesses with a focus on equity and closing health disparities. The integrated model goes beyond typical primary care to include behavioral health, social support and education to help patients get the most from the Medicare plans they've selected – services traditional fee-for-service doctors may not offer – in one convenient location. 

In addition to our exam rooms, each center has a spacious community room where older adults can gather for social connection and participate in various activities and events. Some events that take place in the community room include bingo, arts & crafts, chair yoga and educational courses as well as other amenities including computer and internet access. Oak Street Health is dedicated to making a positive impact in the areas it serves by focusing on closing health disparities, hiring employees from local neighborhoods and investing resources to support its communities.

Oak Street Health accepts all forms of Medicare, including Original Medicare Part B, select Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement or Medigap plans and Medicare-Medicaid Plans.