About John C. Murphy Health Center
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
Why We Do What We Do
We do what we do because part of our mission is to ensure the public health safety net, which for us means offering comprehensive health care - including preventative and primary care - at our health centers. It is this public health safety net that helps maintain us as a civil and caring community. Anyone is welcome in our health centers, regardless of ability to pay. The facilities accept many major types of insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, and for Saint Louis County residents without health insurance, we offer a sliding fee scale based on several criteria (please call one of the health centers for more information).
On the first Friday of each month, the Health Centers will not open until 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff training. The Health Centers are open to all. Fees and health services available are based on income, family size, ability to pay, and location of residence.
To make an appointment, or for more information about what is needed to receive services, please call:
Appointments:
(314) 615-0560
Main:
(314) 615-0500
Services
Asthma Clinic
The Asthma Clinic for children operates from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. on the third Friday of every month.
Dental Services
Dental services are offered at all three health centers, but the services at John C. Murphy are only for children and teens ages 3-18 and prenatal women. Dental services for adults are provided at the other two health centers. Dental services include exams, x-rays, cleanings, dental sealants, fluoride treatments, fillings, simple extractions and limited root canal treatments.
Health Education Classes
Childbirth
Diabetes
Regular Immunizations (Including Childhood):
Walk-ins Welcome; No Appointment Needed
Monday through Friday:
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Travel Immunizations (by appointment only)
Lead Screening and Treatment Services
Nutrition Counseling
Pediatric (Children's) Services
Pregnancy Test Hours:
Walk-ins Welcome; No Appointment Needed
Monday
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Teen Care
WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Nutrition Program
Women's Health Services:
Obstetrics/Gynecology Clinic
Family Planning Services
Pregnancy Testing
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the John C. Murphy Health Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2022
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $12,880 |
| 2 | $17,420 |
| 3 | $21,960 |
| 4 | $26,500 |
| 5 | $31,040 |
| 6 | $35,580 |
| 7 | $40,120 |
| 8 | $44,660 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
