Urgent Care St. Joseph, MO

St. Joseph urgent care clinics provide essential services for quick treatment. 1 clinic offers X-rays, allowing on-site imaging for fractures or infections without needing a hospital visit. Urgent Care Express stands out with this capability alongside its high 3.9-star rating.

Walk-in services are available at 1 clinic, ensuring no appointments are needed for prompt care during illnesses or minor injuries. Pediatric Care is offered at 1 clinic, catering specifically to children with fevers, cuts, or respiratory issues. These options make it easier for residents to get seen fast.

Combining these, South Side Health Center and Northwest Health Services-St. Joseph complement the offerings at Urgent Care Express, covering basic urgent needs across neighborhoods. Always confirm specific services by calling ahead.

Most St. Joseph urgent care clinics accept major insurances. 2 clinics take Medicaid, including South Side Health Center at 5001 Lake Ave and Northwest Health Services-St. Joseph at the same address. 2 clinics also accept Medicare for eligible seniors.

For private plans, options include 1 clinic each for Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Private Insurance, and UnitedHealthcare. Urgent Care Express likely covers several of these—call to confirm your plan.

Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services like X-rays. Advise calling ahead to verify coverage and avoid surprises, as acceptance can vary by location.

Use St. Joseph's 3 urgent care clinics for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or basic X-rays. These spots offer shorter wait times than ERs, with average 3.7-star ratings for efficient care.

Head to the ER for emergencies such as chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Urgent care isn't equipped for these high-risk cases.

Examples: Urgent Care Express for a child's fever or sprain; Mosaic Life Care ER for heart attack signs. Knowing the difference saves time and gets you the right treatment fast in St. Joseph.

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