Joplin Health Center of Joplin, MO

About This Health Center

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

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.

Services Offered

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

In-person Telehealth

Birth Control

Morning-After Pill (Emergency Contraception)

STD Testing, Treatment & Vaccines

Pregnancy Testing & Services

HIV Services

Men's Health Care

Women's Health Care

Hours

Health Center Hours

Retrieving hours...

Mon

Closed

Tues

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wed

Closed

Thurs

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fri

Closed

Sat

Closed

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

This health center is normally closed on the weekends, except for the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. Please call 417.781.6500 to confirm that we are open if you plan on visiting on a Saturday.

Appointments

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.

Book Appointment Call 417-781-6500

Insurance & Payments

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.

Get Coverage

Our fees are based on your household income. Please bring either a pay stub or unemployment documentation if you have it.

I have insurance or Medicaid

We take the following insurance:

Aetna
Ambetter
Cigna
Humana
MO Healthnet
Native Care Health
Downstream
United

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. 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.

Additional Information

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.

Planned Parenthood health centers are operated by regional Planned Parenthood affiliate organizations.

Learn more about our services.

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Pricing and/or insurance information is subject to change at any time. This information is for informational purposes and does not constitute medical or legal advice. For further information, please refer to our Terms of Use.

This health center supports and welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or biological sex, including but not limited to lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, and intersex clients. All services are provided in a respectful and professional manner.

Find Care Near You

Staff at your local Planned Parenthood health center can talk with you and help you get the care you need. You can search for a health center online or call 1-800-230-PLAN for care today.