Northwest Health Services

Northwest Health Services is a Medical Center in St Joseph, MO. As a not-for-profit Federally Qualified Health Center, it serves 15 counties in Northwest Missouri. The organization accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, and offers a sliding fee scale for uninsured individuals and families. Established in 1983, the center has been serving the region for over 40 years. It holds a rating of 3.40 based on 15 reviews.

The center provides a wide variety of health services for all ages, genders, and income levels. Medical care includes primary care, children’s healthcare, adult healthcare, and care for older adults. Specific services cover physicals, sick visits, lab work, preventive care, health screenings, immunizations, wellness checks, and nutrition counseling. Women’s health services include gynecological exams and cancer screenings, while chronic disease management addresses diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and HIV/AIDS. A full-time Prevention Specialist assists with HIV/PrEP services. Dental care offers preventive and restorative treatments. Pharmacy services utilize drug discount programs and sliding scales to keep pricing affordable. Behavioral health is integrated into primary and preventive care settings. The center also operates a Medication-Assisted Treatment program for opioid use disorder and a Downtown Health Center serving a primarily homeless population. Emergency care guidance is provided, including a walk-in clinic on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for minor illnesses.

The St Joseph location is situated on Village Dr. It is about 0.4 miles from the North Belt Highway and the Rolling Hills Library - Belt Branch. The site is approximately 0.7 miles from the Sergeant Robert Kimberling Memorial Highway and Frederick Avenue, and about 0.8 miles from Bishop LeBlond High School.

Northwest Health Services is known for its mission of improving lives through access to local, affordable health care. Its employees engage in community service, including homeless outreach, flood relief efforts, and partnerships with local food banks. The organization’s sliding fee discount program is based on household income and family size, improving access to care for local residents.

Northwest Health Services combines long-standing community presence with a broad range of affordable medical, dental, and behavioral health services in St Joseph, MO.