St. John's Urgent Care is a convenient alternative when your regular clinic is closed or you can't see your doctor as soon as you would like. Urgent care is for non-emergency problems such as sore throats, ear infections, minor burns, or cuts and bruises.

More serious injuries or illnesses are best treated at an emergency department. Contact your primary care physician for chronic problems like depression or diabetes.  If possible, you should call your own doctor before seeking treatment at an urgent care clinic or elsewhere. Your doctor knows your medical history and can guide you to the most appropriate place for care and can provide follow-up care after an urgent care visit.

St. John's Urgent Care clinics are staffed with experienced physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Each urgent care is equipped with laboratory and diagnostic X-ray services. On-site pharmacy services are also available at most locations. Urgent care patients are generally treated on a first-come, first-served basis. While every attempt will be made to see you as quickly as possible, wait times will be based on the number of people seeking care as well as the seriousness of their condition.

What if I'm not sure where to go?

You can always call one of our urgent care centers for advice. Just dial any urgent care clinic phone number below. Whether we're open or not, St. John's Nurse on Call nurses are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 417-820-3182 to answer your questions and help direct you to the appropriate place for care. They can also help you find the St. John's Urgent Care closest to you and tell the staff that you are coming.

What happens after I leave urgent care?

You will be advised about all follow-up procedures and notified about any abnormal lab work or X-rays. A complete record of your treatment may also be sent to your primary care physician, who can provide any necessary follow-up care.

When should I go to the emergency room?

Urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care. You should use a hospital's emergency department for very serious or life-threatening problems. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, don't wait! Call 911 or get to your nearest hospital emergency room:

• Chest pain;
• severe abdominal pain;
• difficulty breathing or shortness of breath;
• sudden dizziness, weakness or loss of coordination or balance;
• sudden blurred vision;
• numbness in the face, arm or leg;
• sudden, severe headache;
• deep cuts or bleeding that won't stop;
• coughing up or vomiting blood;
• severe burns;
• seizures.

St. John's Urgent Care Clinics