ExpressCare

Community Medical Clinic's ExpressCARE offers convenient walk-in clinic services.

Hours & Information
Hours:

Monday-Friday 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 8:00 am-2:00 pm.
(Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving Day).  


CMC's ExpressCARE offers healthcare services for those who do not have a primary care provider and offers services when other primary care providers’ offices may be closed.  The entrance to CMC's ExpressCARE shares an entrance with Pana Community Hospital’s Emergency Department.  All patients will be screened before entering the clinic and asked to wear a mask upon entering.     

Insurance & Information

We accept all major insurance carriers, Medicare, and Medicaid.  Please check with your individual insurance provider to verify coverage.

Meet Our Providers

 

 

Whitney Carruthers, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Whitney Carruthers, a proud graduate of Ramsey High School, earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from St. John's College of Nursing in 2014. She advanced her education at Maryville University, where she received her Family Nurse Practitioner degree in 2019. Whitney has garnered valuable experience working at St. Mary's Hospital, where she contributed to the ICU and Float Pool, as well as in the field of home health care.

 

Whitney and her husband, Ryan Carruthers, reside in Herrick with their three children. Dedicated to her family and profession, Whitney brings a compassionate and comprehensive approach to patient care, drawing from her diverse background in critical and home health settings.

 

 

Kevin Collins, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Kevin, a graduate of Pana High School, began his nursing journey at Richland Community College, where he earned his RN degree. He furthered his education at Eastern Illinois University, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Kevin then pursued advanced studies at Maryville University, where he earned his Family Nurse Practitioner Degree.

 

Demonstrating his commitment to leadership and excellence in nursing, he achieved a Doctorate Degree in Nursing Leadership from Capella University in 2013.

 

With a diverse background in skilled care, wound care, and mental health, Kevin brings a wealth of experience to his practice. Residing in Decatur, IL, he is a devoted father to four children: Kristoffer, Kayla, Maxwell, and Iris. In his free time, Kevin enjoys immersing himself in mysteries and thrillers and is an avid marathon runner.

 

 

Patient Portal

We have created this video to assist you in the process: 

 

ExpressCare offers patients access to their medical information securely through an online patient portal. With the HealthELife online patient portal, you can conveniently and securely manage your healthcare needs on your desktop computer or through a free mobile app.

 

You can use your HealthELife portal to:

  • Send secure messages to your providers
  • Look up medications
  • Request prescription refills
  • Request or cancel appointments
  • Request and start a video visit 
  • View lab and radiology results
  • Look up your vital signs, immunizations and more
  • Receive reminders for upcoming visits 
  • Pay your bill online 

 

All you need to activate this service is a valid e-mail address for each person registering for the portal.  Just provide your email address to our registration staff to get the process started.  

 

Please call 217-562-6219 with any questions you have about enabling or using the portal.