Making an Appointment

Making an Appointment

After determining the type of services you need you will need to locate the appropriate Missouri Highlands Health Care Center nearest you. Then contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. Be sure to include your phone number on all correspondence so that we may contact you to confirm your appointment.

All Missouri Highlands Health Care Centers accept patients regardless of payer. Fees are based on household size and income. Please fill out an application and bring it with you to your first appointment. You can complete your New Patient Packet prior to your visit.

Planning For Your Visit

Making an Appointment

Except in urgent situations, we would like you to call several days ahead for an appointment. Preventive care, such as family planning, well-child exams and physicals, are usually scheduled two to three weeks in advance. If you need an appointment on the same day, please call early in the morning. We will do the best we can to see you.

To help us give you the right kind of appointment, please tell the receptionist enough information about your medical concern.

NOTE: Since we do not provide child care services, if you are bringing children who do not have an appointment, please bring someone along to care for your children during your appointment. Our staff cannot take this responsibility.

When the Clinic is Closed

Making an Appointment

If you have an urgent health problem after regular clinic hours, call your clinic’s phone number. An operator will take your name, your phone number, the patient’s name, and the reason for your call. A nurse, doctor, or nurse practitioner will return your call as soon as possible to advise you about what steps to take at home, or will advise you to go to another clinic or hospital.

Please call during regular clinic hours if your question or concern can wait.