Outpatient Services At Cassville
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■ Diabetes Education
■ General Outpatient Services
■ Foot & Wound Clinic
■ St. John's Clinic-Cassville

Diabetes Education

We have a team of experienced diabetes educators that provide instruction and guidance for diabetes self-management education and medical nutrition therapy. Our program is nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance will cover our program for patients who qualify. The nurse educator and/or dietitian can discuss options with the patient to determine which program will best suit the patient’s needs and insurance benefits. 

■ Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME)
This class in taught in a group setting to offer peer support along with information on 10 curriculum standards. Medicare allows the 10-hour, one-time benefit for anyone who has diabetes. After that, Medicare allows a two-hour annual follow-up. 

■ Medical Nutrition Therapy
This is provided to the individual patient by a registered dietitian. 

■ Diabetes Support Group
Meets the third Friday of each month at 2 p.m. in Conference Room B. 

The nurse educator and/or dietician can discuss options with the patient to determine which program will best suit the patient’s needs and insurance benefits. 

For more information, please call 417-847-6000.

General Outpatient Services

The outpatient services area provide a broad range of services on an outpatient basis including:

■ Blood transfusions
■ IV infusion therapy
■ PICC line insertion and maintenance
■ Port access and maintenance
■ Medication injections
■ Sensory and motor nerve conduction studies
■ Foley catheter changes
■ Neuro-conduction testing
■ Pre-operative education
■ Pre- and post-operative patient care

Hours are 6 am.-3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Emergent outpatient and series treatments needed during the weekend can be performed by a nurse on the inpatient unit.

Foot & Wound Clinic

The clinic is designed to provide care to patients who are diabetic, on anticoagulant therapy, or dealing with other health care concerns.  The clinic offers an array of foot care, wound care, patient education and a trained staff who excels in providing quality foot and wound care. Physician referral is required for Medicare and Medicaid.  Self-pay and private insurance are also accepted. 

St. John’s Clinic-Cassville

St. John’s Clinic has one of the nation’s highest patient satisfaction ratings making it a Top 10 Clinic. A team of dedicated physicians provide family medicine, internal medicine, obstetric and pediatric care to individuals and families in the community. To establish care with a physician or make an appointment, please call 417-847-5225.
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