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Community health centers in Carter County, MO

1 health center. Community health center: 1. 5 more within 25 miles.

Nearby: Community health centers within 25 miles

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Common questions

How many community health centers are in Carter County, Missouri?

Our directory lists 1 health center in Carter County: Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren.

Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Carter County?

Yes. HRSA lists Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.

Where is the nearest emergency room to Carter County?

Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Carter County: Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Poplar Bluff (35 mi), Mercy St Francis Hospital, Mountain View (38 mi) and Iron County Medical Center, Pilot Knob (48 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.

Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.

Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology