by Erin Olson, PIO
The Knox Community Health Center (KCHC) continues efforts to increase access to care for the
community with the recent addition of Benjamin Clark, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC);
Mr. Clark began seeing patients in the Knox Community Health Center in August 2024.
Benjamin received his Master of Science Nursing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Herzing
University and his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Methodist College of Nursing. He additionally brings
experience working in critical care (ICU) settings, including COVID ICU work in Chicago from 2020-2024.
When asked why he chose the Community Health Center located in Galesburg, Mr. Clark stated “I chose to join the
Knox Community Health Center because I am passionate about providing quality mental health care to small town
communities. Rual areas like Galesburg, IL often face significant barriers to accessing psychiatric services, and I
believe that everyone – regardless of where they live – deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based care.
“Benjamin’s specialized experience in psychiatric mental health brings great value to the care we provide for patients at
the Knox Community Health Center,” said Michele Gabriel, Public Health Administrator and CEO; it is always a
privilege to have providers on staff who believe in the mission of the community health center program. The increase in
access brought by Mr. Clark’s service is a tremendous asset for Knox County community members and our many
medial and behavioral health partners.”
Clark joins physician Robert Wagner; nurse practitioner Hannah Erickson; licensed clinical social workers William
Barnes and Crystal Johnson; and licensed clinical professional counselor Chunrong Zhao offering medical and
behavioral services for patients of all ages.
Mr. Clark is accepting new patients at the Community Health Center. So, if you or a loved one are in need of
accessing or managing your behavioral health medications, please call 309-344-2225 Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. to set up an appointment; patients may also be referred through a current mental health or other health care
provider.
The Knox Community Health Center is committed to a mission to provide compassionate quality health care services
to all in need, regardless of ability to pay. KCHC offers a Sliding Fee Discount Program which can provide discounts
on medical, dental, and behavioral health counseling services to individuals who apply based on income and
household size; even those with health insurance benefits may qualify for assistance. Additionally, KCHC accepts
Medicaid, Medicare, and commercial insurances.
Whether you are looking for a family doctor, family nurse practitioner, a family dentist or a behavioral health
counselor-Knox Community Health Center can be your “provider of choice” for you and your family. Call to learn
how the KCHC can help you or to schedule an appointment at 309-344-2225, Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:00
p.m. The center is located at 1361 W. Fremont Street, Galesburg, IL.
