Rodney, Joplin
Rodney is a 54-year-old man from Joplin who falls into the Medicaid coverage gap. His wife is on dialysis and …
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Isabel, Joplin
When Isabel visited a low-income clinic in Joplin to renew their birth control, an exam revealed that they have a …
Jody, Joplin
Jody suffers from a variety of issues that affect her day-to-day, including tachycardia and perimenopause. Tachycardia is a heart condition …
Suzanne, Joplin
Suzanne lives in Joplin and has struggled with health issues her entire life. She was born 6 months premature, was …
Sean, Joplin
Sean and his wife own a small business in Joplin. When Sean started experiencing chest pains and shortness of breath, …
Carlyn, Joplin
Last year, Carlyn, a Joplin mother of one, had some lab tests taken at her doctor’s office. She had private …
Amanda, Joplin
When Amanda gave birth to her daughter in 2012, she had been depending on Medicaid to help her with her …
Jake, Joplin
When Jake, a 32-year-old in Joplin, had a window accidentally slam onto and break his hand while taking down decorations …
Pamela, Joplin
Up until recently, Pamela had always bought her insurance on the private market. Currently, she’s working three part time jobs, but in …
Bert, Joplin
Bert recently found himself unemployed when he was laid off from his labor-intensive job. Bert takes care of both his parents …