Our History

The Atchison Community Health Clinic opened in 2009 when physicians Chad Johanning and Aaron Sinclair, with the strong support of Atchison Hospital, sought to meet the primary health care needs of the underinsured and uninsured citizens in Atchison and surrounding counties.  This volunteer-led clinic has grown to meet the needs of the community by becoming a Federally Qualified Health Center in 2015.  ACHC has been committed to providing compassionate, high-quality healthcare for thousands of patients each year.

Marian Dental Clinic in Topeka, and St. Vincent’s Clinic in Leavenworth, were founded by the Sisters of Charity in Leavenworth, Kansas in the 1980’s. These clinics were created under the direction of Sister Rosalie Mahoney as a response to the unmet needs in these communities.  Throughout their entire history, these clinics have served as a cornerstone of support for indigent patients, regardless of religious affiliation, with an emphasis on the values of compassion, respect of personal dignity, and a sensitivity to human suffering.

In July 2024, St. Vincent and Marian Dental clinics joined ACHC, thus ensuring that all three communities will benefit from comprehensive and integrated quality healthcare; and most importantly that their shared dedication to Compassion, Dignity, and Accessibility will continue.