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Taylor Health and Wellness Center

Emergency Care

Op10.01 Emergency Care

In case of a medical emergency, go to one of the local hospital emergency rooms or call 911.  If you need medical attention when Taylor Health and Wellness Center is not open, consult one of the local hospital emergency rooms or your personal health care provider.  Individuals are responsible for bills incurred at community facilities. 

If you have medical questions after hours, you can contact The Professionals by dialing 888-8888.  The Professionals, coordinated by St. John's Regional Health Center, are specially trained registered nurses who can assess your condition and offer advice. This service is free of charge.

Urgent Care

During office hours, patients can contact Taylor for treatment of non life-threatening injuries and illnesses.


Local emergency and urgent care facilities include the following:

St. Johns Emergency Trauma Center

1235 E. Cherokee
Springfield, MO
417-820-2115

Cox South Emergency and Trauma Center

3801 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO
417-269-4083

Cox North Emergency Department

1423 N. Jefferson Ave.
Springfield, MO
417-269-3393

St. John’s Urgent Care – Smith Glynn Callaway

3231 S. National
Springfield, MO
417-888-5666 or 417-885-0810

St. John’s Urgent Care – West Kearney

2120 W. Kearney
Springfield, MO
417-869-6191

Cox Urgent Care

1000 E. Primrose
Springfield, MO
(417) 269-9812 or 417-269-0930