Rural Health Clinic
Reproductive Health • Cape Girardeau, MO • Since 1986
About
Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center is a U.S. government health agency (founded 1986) serving Cape Girardeau, MO, with a rural health clinic among its programs. Key services include rural health clinic operations, immunizations, lab services, sexually transmitted disease clinic, HIV/AIDS case management, pregnancy testing and temporary Medicaid, child care health consultation, environmental permits, food safety, on-site sewage, and emergency/flood response. The center operates from two offices in Missouri (HQ at 1121 Linden St, Cape Girardeau) and employs 5 staff, led by Director Autumn Grim. It focuses on preventing illness, extending life, and protecting public health for the community, with ongoing roles in emergency preparedness and public health program delivery. If you’re specifically seeking a Rural Health Clinic in Cape Girardeau, this center is the local option under a government health agency umbrella.
Clinic Type
Reproductive Health
Address
Cape Girardeau County Rural Health Clinic
Phone
573-335-7846
autumn.grim@capecountyhealth.com
Opening Hours
Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm; Tuesdays 8:30 am to 12:00 pm (by appointment only); Thursdays 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
Not specified on page
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Fees may apply for those who do not have Medicaid or Medicare. Please bring Medicaid/Medicare or insurance cards.
Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, cash/credit may be accepted where applicable, insurance cards
Languages Spoken
Pricing
FAQs
What services does the Rural Health Clinic provide?
Reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and Hepatitis C.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- LocalityBiz (Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center): Varied; includes both positive and negative reviews (Not explicitly provided as a total count)
Patients praise
- Convenient, quiet, and clean environment for in-person visits
- Affordable care options
- Helpful in-person staff interactions
- Accessible services like free flu shots
Common complaints
- Unprofessional or rude customer service
- Difficulty getting phone calls answered or receiving callbacks
- Long wait times for test results or appointments
- Administrative errors, including confusion over medical records and procedures
"Absolutely horrible customer service. It took almost a full 5 minutes for me to be acknowledged... She was preoccupied texting on her flip phone. Once, I was acknowledged she was incredibly rude, unhelpful..."
— LocalityBiz user review"They give away free flu shots which is a plus, it’s usually not busy, usually calm and quiet and clean... they do a good job at helping you in person, quick and easy."
— LocalityBiz user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Barnhill Joins Saint Francis Clinic - Kingshighway - Saint Francis Healthcare System — Jan 8, 2026
- Public health center offers drive-through vaccine clinics ev... — Apr 1, 2026
- Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center rolls on despite shutdown — Nov 13, 2025
- Cape Girardeau County public health center receives grant to boost chi... — Aug 26, 2025
- Saint Francis Healthcare System to host occupational medicine spring breakfast in Cape Girardeau - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News | Paducah News — Mar 4, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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