Real Talk | Body Mass Index
People have looked at other things, waist-hip ratios, neck circumferences, abdominal circumferences,...
May 29, 2023
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Real Talk | How Long Can a Human Go
It's a really interesting study, and it was done in 1976. And it's in the Guinness Book of World Rec...
May 22, 2023
Real Talk | True Calories
The more weight you carry, you have to burn more energy walking through space. And that offsets the ...
May 15, 2023
Real Talk | Pain Creates Change
I think those are big wake up calls when people have to take a medicine and God forbid a shot every...
May 8, 2023
Real Talk | Knowledge, Calories and Stress
Now, we can argue about the stress and everything, but that has no bearing on the fact calories in, ...
May 1, 2023
Real Talk | Individual Motivators
I certainly will ask from the get go, why is it that you feel you need to lose weight? And everybody...
April 24, 2023
Real Talk | Motivation
I want to talk about the truth of weight because you don't need me to lose weight. You might need my...
April 17, 2023
Real Talk | Parents
A child that is brought up by two parents that are obese, so of heavy weight, odds are probably 100%...
April 10, 2023
Real Talk | Hormones
So there's hormones, there's drugs that we take that actually mimic these kinds of things. So that's...
April 3, 2023
Real Talk | The Psychology of Weight Loss
I think there's a lot more psychology to it than people truly understand. We eat for parties, we eat...
March 27, 2023
Real Talk | Knowledge
Knowledge is what you need. And with that knowledge, you can gain an understanding and weigh out you...
March 20, 2023
Real Talk | Stomach Muscle Behavior
Your stomach is a stupid muscle. It's a lazy muscle. It is the dumbest organ in the body....
March 13, 2023
Real Talk | Rice and Chips
When you look at the difference in calories between rice and chips, phenomenal difference. So I tel...
March 6, 2023
Real Talk | Breaking the Addiction Cycle
To get away from high fructose corn syrup we have to break our addiction cycle. And of course, then ...
February 27, 2023
Real Talk | Shelf Life Addiction
Bacteria cannot live in a pure sugar environment. So the more simple the sugar is, the less bacteria...
February 20, 2023
Real Talk | Processed Foods
I don't care if you want to eat refined sugar or sugarcane, the calories are still there. If you're ...
February 13, 2023
Real Talk | The History of Weight
You can Google a meal from 1950 and a meal today and you will notice the portion sizes have doubled....
February 6, 2023
Tips for Bud Storing
Like any harvest, there is a precise way to cure and store your crop until it is ready for use. ...
April 17, 2021
An Intro to Fasting
Fasting is a hot topic in the fitness world right now and we are going to introduce you to 4 differe...
April 14, 2021
Attention Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Why is rheumatoid arthritis a qualifying condition for medical marijuana use? Rheumatoid arthritis i...
March 30, 2021
Mindful Eating
Have you ever enjoyed your meal so much that you end up undoing that top button just so you can brea...
March 24, 2021
Missouri’s Marijuana Laws – Changing for the Better?
Things are moving and shaking in Missouri’s House of Representatives as a proposal to scrap the st...
March 19, 2021
Keeping A Diet Diary
Last month we discussed the value of keeping a diet journal, now let’s talk about the best ways to...
March 9, 2021
Guns and Marijuana- An illegal cocktail?
What happens if you want to purchase a gun but are a medical marijuana patient? Will your gun owners...
March 1, 2021
Food Journaling
Documentation is part of our everyday life. We take a selfie to commemorate a moment and snap pictur...
February 22, 2021
Traveling with Medical Marijuana
As more stay-at-home orders become lifted across the U.S., more and more people are planning their g...
February 10, 2021
Breaking a Sweat Through Winter
What is it about winter that just seems to kick people off their game? Everyone appears to move a lo...
February 2, 2021
Eating Through the Holidays
Today we will discuss how you can get a handle on eating through the holidays without setting yourse...
December 4, 2020
THC and CBD- Detriment to the Immune System?
Today, we will look closely at how the individual compounds, THC and CBD, affect the immune system a...
November 4, 2020
Marijuana and Your Immunity – Questions Answered
Recently, we have had a few questions regarding people’s concern over marijuana’s impact on the ...
October 13, 2020
Trick and Treat Yourself
As we fight the fat foe, we must be resolved to limit our Halloween helpings and find other ways to ...
September 25, 2020
How To: Cannabutter
Smoking and vaping anything will never be good for your airways or lungs and if you haven’t tried ...
September 11, 2020
Very Low-Calorie Diets: Can it work for me?
Calories sneak up on us when we aren’t diligent, take that croissantwich you just finished for exa...
September 1, 2020
Are You Ready for Your First Dispensary Visit?
Dispensaries and production lines are getting ready to open to right here in Missouri! ...
August 7, 2020
Closed Gym? Go for a Swim!
? Get your workout on in the coolest way possible: in the pool! With COVID-19 on the loose it is di...
August 3, 2020
Indica- History and Medical Application
Indica, like all cannabis, is a magical plant. From origin to modern use, Indica has survived for ce...
July 9, 2020
Lose the Negativity- Gain Health
Who hasn’t had negative thoughts about themselves? These days self-deprecating talk is commonplace...
July 2, 2020
Sativa Benefits and Origins
Sativa and its Uses In our previous blog, we briefly discussed how Indica and Sativa strains differ ...
June 6, 2020
Reading Nutrition Labels Effectively
We’ve talked in depth about weight loss as a lifestyle, now we are going to help you maintain that...
June 2, 2020
Medical Marijuana for Anxiety Relief
Living on lock down is stressful. Being cooped up and wondering about what is to come has got all of...
May 4, 2020
Sticking-With-It During Self-Isolation
We live in strange times, but that doesn’t mean we have to give up on our goals or sacrifice all o...
May 1, 2020
The Buddy System- Making the Most of It
Every body is unique. While we all recognize this as fact…we seem to lose sight of that quickly wh...
April 10, 2020
Missouri Medical Marijuana Card and Your Privacy
Recently, we have heard a few concerns over privacy for those getting a marijuana card and we want t...
April 1, 2020
Weightloss is Not a Vain Affair
Everyone aims to lead a better quality of life. Did you know losing weight can do just that? Weight-...
March 2, 2020
Get Your Missouri Medical Marijuana Card Now
Dispensaries are opening in Missouri this year, which means those with qualifying conditions will ha...
February 19, 2020
Snacking Right – Weight Loss Edition
Doc encourages patients to avoid large meals until dinner, so those making efforts to lose weight sh...
January 30, 2020
7 Health Benefits of Medical Marijuana
1. Insomnia Relief Insomnia can be caused by many different reasons; cannabis thankfully can assist ...
January 20, 2020
Winning the Weight Loss Race
Have you noticed those “you’ve earned it” rewards have become a frequent treat? Perhaps the we...
January 6, 2020
Myth-busters: Medical Marijuana in Joplin, MO
Marijuana is currently a hot topic within the states. 33 out of the 50 states have passed laws to al...
December 16, 2019
Weight-loss Expectations vs Reality
Weight-loss is a journey. Much like every journey, you need to prepare yourself for it. Instead of p...
December 16, 2019
Weight Management
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As our valued patient, your care is at the center of everything we do.
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We know how busy life can be: that's why most patients are in and out in less than an hour.
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Weight Management
Our desire is to help individuals reach their weight loss goals. Dr. Murphy is well-known for his long history of successfully helping patients in their health and weight loss journey.
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Work Related Services
Joplin Urgent Care works with employers to provide a variety of employment-related services, such as drug testing, treatment of work injuries, and pre-employment and DOT physicals.
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DOT Physicals
We understand the importance of quick, quality visits for DOT Physicals. With our service tailored to drivers, we’ll have you back on the road in no time.
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Minor Urgent Care
At Joplin Urgent Care, we understand that accidents and illnesses can happen anytime! You can call ahead and schedule, but no appointments are needed.
NEW WEIGHT-LOSS PATIENT FORM
If you are planning your first visit, please fill out the form below to bring along with you!
Visit Costs
Service
Price
Urgent Care Visit
$85 + Additional Diagnostics
DOT Physical
$95
Weight Management - New Patient
$100+ Cost of Medication
Weight Management - Established Patient
$75+ Cost of Medication
Cost of Medication
$25* starting price and ranges in price based on type and quantity prescribed
For detailed pricing or services not listed, please contact our office.
You can fulfill your deductible anywhere!
That’s right! It is commonly believed that your deductible must be met within your health “network”.
That simply isn’t true.
While we don’t file insurance, your deductible applies here!
We’ll provide you a receipt for reimbursement with your insurance provider. It’s simple!
The Joplin Urgent Care Team
Doc
MD, Owner and Coolest Doctor in Town
Dottie
Owner and Nurse Practitioner RN, MSHSA, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Adam
Nurse Practitioner RN, APRN, FNP-C
Amanda
Nurse Practitioner RN, APRN, FNP-CThe Joplin Urgent Care Story
Foreseeing a need, JOPLIN URGENT CARE, INC. led the way in becoming the FIRST freestanding, independent, urgent care clinic to be established in the Four State Area.
Joplin Urgent Care provides cost-effective, quality-oriented, healthcare to residents, businesses, and industries of Joplin and the surrounding area. We offer an effective weight management program, in-house diagnostic radiology as well as a variety of services ranging from treatment of a cold to broken bones and other minor medical emergencies. Our clinic also provides a full range of work-related services to area employers including workers’ compensation injuries, pre-employment/DOT physicals, as well as drug and saliva screenings.
At Joplin Urgent Care, long waits and endless paperwork are NOT part of the experience. We pride ourselves on maintaining a friendly atmosphere rarely found anywhere else. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent medical care in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.
When you start out being “the FIRST” you set the standard; at Joplin Urgent Care, we look forward to challenging other clinics to meet our standards in quality of health care, cost-effectiveness and friendly atmosphere.
