Rural Health Clinics
Rural Health Clinic • Salem, MO
Clinic Type
Rural Health Clinic
Address
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Phone
573-751-6318
CLIA@health.mo.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Information on Rural Health Clinic regulations or becoming a CMS certified Rural Health Clinic
For information on Rural Health Clinic regulations or becoming a Center for Medicaid Services (CMS) certified Rural Health Clinic, contact our Department of Health and Senior Services, Bureau of Diagnostic Services Program (Missouri Radiation Control, CLIA, and RuralHealth Clinics) at: 573-751-6318, or by email: CLIA@health.mo.gov.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Salem Health Medical Clinic - Keizer): 2.7/5 (66)
- Birdeye (South Salem Primary Care): 4.7/5 (691)
- Birdeye (Salem Health Medical Clinic - Skyline Village): 2.7/5 (98)
- Birdeye (Four Rivers Community Health Center, Salem, MO): 3.8/5 (13)
Patients praise
- Some patients report helpful, communicative, and compassionate medical staff/doctors
- Efficiency and same-day access in certain urgent care scenarios
- Positive experiences with dental and primary care services at specific locations
Common complaints
- Rudeness and poor customer service by front desk staff and receptionists
- Difficulties in scheduling appointments and long wait times for established patients
- Strict enforcement of policies (e.g., arrival times) perceived as lack of compassion or prioritization of profit over care
- Issues with medication refills and communication regarding test results
- Security measures like weapons screenings perceived as intrusive or insulting
"This place has the rudest receptionist people I’ve ever met... I’ve never experienced anything like that. Another thing to note is that the medical assistant for my doctor was one of the dumbest, most obnoxious people I’ve ever had to deal with."
— LocalityBiz review for Salem Health Medical Clinic – Keizer"Huge thank you to the staff and providers at Salem Health Urgent Care for getting me in same day and helping bridge my medications after a cross-country move."
— LocalityBiz review for Salem Health Urgent Care"The dental and medical staff at the Salem Four Rivers clinic are always super nice and helpful and communicative with me and anything that I need."
— Birdeye review for Four Rivers Community Health Center, Salem, MOSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Salem Township Hospital clinics honored with Quality Award – The Sentinel — Nov 29, 2025
- Rural health care – Salinas visits Aumsville to discuss challenges ahead – Our Town Santiam — Aug 28, 2025
- Salem Health, Santiam Hospital will seek state approval for merger - Salem Reporter — Jan 21, 2026
- Oregon hospital says it needs emergency merger approval to avoid insolvency - oregonlive.com — Jul 9, 2026
- Salem Health to Acquire Santiam Hospital in Proposed Deal — Jan 20, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Salem Memorial District Hospital (SMDH) is a nonprofit, Critical Access hospital in Salem, Missouri, founded in 1970. It operates a full-service hospital with an emergency department and a Family Medicine Clinic (on campus) with extended hours, plus swing bed and long-term care options. Outpatient services include radiology, labs, physical/occupational therapy, stress testing, dialysis, cardiopulmonary, and more. The facility serves over 20,000 residents in Salem and surrounding counties, supports 25 inpatient beds, 24/7 ER, outpatient surgery, and a long-term care unit (18 beds). SMDH accepts major insurances (Medicare/Medicaid) and offers financial assistance. Contact: postmaster@smdh.net; main phone numbers 573-729-6626, 573-453-5952. Address: 35629 Highway 72, Salem, MO 65560.
Summary: - The Missouri Association of Rural Health Clinics (MARHC) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 that supports Missouri’s federally-certified Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) through resources, education, networking, advocacy, and statewide collaboration. - Headquarters: Jefferson City, Missouri. - Focus: Rural health care delivery, with updates on RHCs, grants, and programs such as the Rural Healthcare Provider Transition Project (RHPTP) and Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) updates. - Contact: info@marhc.org; LinkedIn presence for MARHC updates. - Relevance to your query (RHC Resources in Salem): MARHC posts include RHC news and resources; for Salem-specific resources, MARHC highlights and partner clinics (e.g., Phelps Health – Salem) serve as context for rural health access in Dent County and nearby areas. For concrete Salem resources, check MARHC communications and the linked “RHC Spotlight Series” for stories from Rural Health Clinics in Salem and surrounding regions.
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