Community Clinic of Joplin

Community Clinic is a medical clinic in Joplin, MO. The clinic provides quality medical and dental services to people in the Southwest Missouri area who lack access to healthcare. Their medical offerings include general care provided by volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, and pediatricians, with specialized services in cardiology, gynecology, and pulmonology. Dental services include evaluations, extractions, and cleanings, while adult counseling services feature cognitive-based therapy. The clinic also operates mobile medical clinics to bring healthcare directly to underserved community members.

Since its founding in 1993, the clinic has operated as a sustainable, charitable entity funded by donations, grants, and fundraisers. Beyond traditional clinical care, the organization focuses on a holistic approach to wellness through patient empowerment and advocacy. This includes patient navigator services to help individuals manage medication, health literacy, and healthcare resources, as well as a social worker who assists with prescription aid and referrals to area social services. The clinic also hosts a patient empowerment program featuring group cooking classes and fitness programs designed to improve nutritional habits and long-term health outcomes.

The clinic is located on S Joplin Ave, situated near the Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex and a short distance from the City of Joplin town hall and the Route 66 Mural Park.

The clinic is recognized for its dedication to providing high-quality, low-cost medical care to the community. Their commitment to health is reflected in their extensive range of specialized services and their proactive outreach efforts, such as providing no-cost flu vaccines throughout Southwest Missouri and Southeast Kansas.

Community Clinic continues to serve as a vital healthcare resource for the people of Joplin.

Services:

• Counseling Services
• Dental Services
• Medical Services
• Patient Advocate Program
• Patient Empowerment Services