About Wichita CHEC
The Wichita Community Health and Education Center, CHEC for short, began in 1993 with a group of people dedicated to the belief that health could best be gained and preserved by simple, natural means. During the more than 20 years since then, many programs and large amounts of educational material have been given to the local community. Our staff is made primarily from volunteers in both the medical profession as well as those simply interested in health.
The Complete Health Improvement Project (CHIP), The Depression Recovery Program by Dr. Neil Nedley, CHEC Wellness, and several other programs are offered on a routine basis. We invite you to experience “Wellness for the Whole Person” in your own life as you meet our team and continue in your journey of health and healing.
Why Health?
In 2022, the number 1 cause of death in the United states was Heart Disease. Two more of the top 10 causes were Stroke and Diabetes, at #3 and #8, respectively. These are shown here, because they are the ones that are majorly preventable, when the right health principles are followed! This is not medical advice, and each person has a slightly different physiological requirements. However, applying certain dietary principles, along with exercise, sleep, and more has been shown to greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, and even reverse heart disease and diabetes in many people!
The following data regarding mortality rates of Americans in 2022 was taken from cdc.gov
Phil Mills, M.D. – Upcoming Speaker
Phil Mills, MD is a graduate of Loma Linda School of Medicine and has been double board certified, both in Physical Medicine as well as Dermatology. He was Medical Director of Wesley Rehabilitation Hospital in Wichita for many years before leaving his practice to take his dermatology training. With Dr. Kevin Bryant, he helped start the Coronary Health Improvement Program (CHIP) in Wichita. He is now living in Hixson, Tennessee. Though he has retired, he remains active in health education.
Kevin Bryant, M.D.
Dr. Kevin Bryant currently leads out in the CHEC Wellness program and presents on topics such as reversing diabetes, improving sleep, and preventing heart disease. He and his wife Sherlyn have two children, Greg and Heidi.
Joel Sabangan, M.D., FCCP, FAASM, Dipl, ABLM
Dr. Joel Sabangan is a pulmonologist in Ardmore, Oklahoma and is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Ardmore. He received his medical degree from Mathias Aznar Memorial College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Joel Sabangan has expertise in treating sleep apnea, pneumonia, asthma, among other conditions.
Board Certified
- Pulmonology
- Sleep Medicine
- Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical Interests
- Holistic approach, searching for root causes in the management of pulmonary and sleep disorders
Care Philosophy
“Growing up with family members in the medical field inspired me to pursue medicine. I’ve known since I was four that I wanted to be a doctor to help people. Interacting with my pulmonology patients, some for over 10, 15, or 20 years, motivates me to maintain their quality of life. My Christian upbringing shapes my values, believing in serving God and others. I feel a spiritual presence when caring for patients and always pray with them before procedures. I trust that God guides me in my practice, and I hope it shows in how I care for my patients.”