
First Care Clinic
First Care Clinic, Inc. , Hays, is pleased to announce the addition of Marie Haycook, nurse practitioner, to its medical team as a Primary Care Provider. She brings experience providing care in a rural clinic setting and has a strong background in managing chronic health conditions. Her passion for improving access to quality healthcare in rural communities aligns closely with First Care Clinic’s mission of serving patients across the region.
Marie earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Fort Hays State University and is board certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
As a provider at First Care Clinic, Marie will deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families in the community. Her advanced education and clinical training reflect a strong commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services and improving patient outcomes.
“We are excited to welcome Marie,” said Medical Director Dr. Christine Fisher. “Her experience caring for patients in rural healthcare settings, combined with her advanced clinical training and commitment to managing chronic health conditions, will be a tremendous asset to our patients and our organization. We look forward to the positive impact she will make in the communities we serve.”
Marie will be accepting new patients of all ages, at the 22nd Street location in Hays, beginning in July. She is especially passionate about preventive care, chronic disease management, and empowering patients to take an active role in their health.
First Care Clinic CEO, Eric Flax stated “We are pleased to add another compassionate and experienced provider to our team. Marie brings a high level of quality of care that our current patients have come to expect, and a practice style that will resonate well with patients looking to establish with a new provider. We are excited for her to begin seeing patients at First Care Clinic in July.”
First Care Clinic welcomes new medical patients and accepts all major insurances. A sliding fee scale discount is available to those who qualify. Patients can view our providers and request an appointment at firstcareclinic.com or by calling First Care Clinic at 785-621-4990.
ABOUT FIRST CARE CLINIC, INC.
First Care Clinic is a federally qualified health center, with over ninety employees across their three locations in Hays, providing services for people of all ages, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. They provide family medicine, express care, pharmaceutical, behavioral health, and family dentistry services.






