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Joplin Health Center of Joplin, MO

Women's Health Clinic

Fax: 417-781-3660

Care No Matter What

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Language & Interpreters

English; Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter when scheduling your appointment.

Operated by: Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri

Our expert care providers offer care in the following services. Learn more about what services are offered, what to expect, and pricing.

Birth Control
In-person Telehealth
HIV Services
In-person Telehealth
LGBTQ Services
In-person Telehealth
Men's Health Care
In-person Telehealth
Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)
In-person Telehealth
Pregnancy Testing & Services
In-person Telehealth
STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines
In-person Telehealth
Women's Health Care
In-person Telehealth
Day
Hours
Mon
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tues
Closed
Wed
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Thurs
Closed
Fri
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Open every 2nd Saturday only
Sun
Closed

Please note that we'll be closed on these holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve

Walk-in Information

If you need emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill), you can walk in anytime we’re open.

You are welcome to walk in any time the Health Center is open to make an appointment or see if there is a same day appointment available. If you have the time to wait, we will make every effort to fit you in the same day. If we can’t see you, we will give you the first priority appointment available.

More About This Health Center

Although the Joplin health center is open two days per week, our Call Center is available Monday-Saturday at 314-531-7526.

Everyone deserves affordable health care. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

I don’t have insurance or Medicaid

If you don't have insurance, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale. If you’re worried about cost, talk to us about how you can get health care that fits your budget.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

  • Aetna
  • Ambetter
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • MO Healthnet
  • Native Care Health
  • Downstream
  • United
  • SSM WellFirst Insurance

We accept many private and public insurance plans. If you don't see your insurance listed, please call us at 417-781-6500.

Payment Options

Most health insurance plans now cover prescription birth control, annual wellness exams, and HIV and STD screenings with no copay, and many other services with some copay required. Contact your health insurance company directly to confirm that the services you need are covered and what, if any, out of pocket costs you are required to pay.

Additional Payment Information

Payment is expected at time of service unless other arrangements have previously been made. We accept:

  • Cash
  • Major Credit/Debit Cards
  • Money Orders

If you are uninsured, you may qualify for a state-funded program or a lower fee scale.

Please bring the following documents if you have them:

  • pay stub
  • photo ID

If you do not have health insurance, read about health insurance options to find out how to get more affordable coverage and what to consider when choosing a plan.

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call 417-781-6500 to book your appointment. Health center staff can also answer any questions you may have.

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More Appointment Information

We’re unable to provide childcare at our health center. For safety reasons children need to be accompanied by an adult when they’re in the waiting room. Only infants can accompany you to the exam room. Please bring a friend or family member to be with your children if you don’t have childcare at home.

You can fill your birth control prescriptions at our health center instead of the pharmacy. during all open hours.

Only infants and toddlers in a car seat or stroller are allowed in the exam room. Please make arrangements for childcare for any other children.

Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the waiting area unsupervised.

You can come to us for services that don’t require a medical exam. For example, birth control education and supplies; emergency contraception (AKA the morning after pill); pregnancy testing and counseling; STD testing, and testing and treatments for urinary tract infections.

Please arrive 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to check in and complete paperwork.

We are located directly west of the Joplin Plaza across the street from Tropical Tan. Parking is available on the north side of the facility or in the back. Entrance to the facility is in the front.

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