Health Essentials is the home medical equipment branch of Freeman Health System, located at 1130 E 32nd St, Suite F, in Joplin. The store sells and rents power wheelchairs and mobility scooters, hospital beds, lift chairs, walkers, ramps, oxygen equipment, CPAP machines, and orthopedic supplies, billing Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance. Staff guide customers step by step through equipment selection, demonstrating scooters and other devices so buyers understand operation before purchase. The store holds accreditation from the Healthcare Quality Association on Accreditation for its business operations and services. Shoppers generally find the staff friendly and helpful with insurance questions; wait times can run long, callbacks sometimes come late, and billing or availability problems affect some visits. The respiratory department stays busy and can be slow to reach. Delivery and equipment setup are available. Hours are Monday through Friday 8AM to 5PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The Joplin store can be reached at (417) 623-0166 or (417) 347-7400.
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