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Joplin Health Center of Joplin, MO

Women's Health Clinic

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood St. Louis Region 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. If you're concerned about cost, you may qualify for low- or no-cost services.

Language & Interpreters

English
Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

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

Insurance & Payments

Everyone deserves affordable health care. If you're concerned about cost, you may qualify for low- or no-cost services. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for 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, ask us about how you can get health care that fits your budget.

Other Options

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.

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.

Services Coverage

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

Additional Payment Information

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

  • Cash
  • Major Credit/Debit Cards
  • Money Orders

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.

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Appointment Policies and Information

Please check-in 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.

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.

We recognize that many of our patients are caregivers and understand that you may need to bring children with you to your appointment. Children can accompany you throughout the duration of your appointment. If you require a sensitive exam, such as a pelvic exam, you may decide to have your child or children in the exam room with you or in the waiting room. Children 9 years of age or older may wait in the waiting room unaccompanied during your exam. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by another adult.

Services Offered

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

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.

Hours

Retrieving hours...

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.

About This Health Center

Operated by: Planned Parenthood St. Louis Region 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. If you're concerned about cost, you may qualify for low- or no-cost services.

Language & Interpreters

English
Interpretation by telephone available for other languages.

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

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

Learn more about our services.