Free, Low-Cost Medical Care Available in Coweta County and Surrounding Areas
By LaTINA EMERSON, The Coweta Shopper Deals
The costs of medical care can add up quickly, from doctor’s appointments, lab and medical tests and prescription drugs. While it’s vital to receive routine health screenings and seek expert care for health conditions, medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses are a valid concern, especially if someone doesn’t have health insurance.
To help local residents get the medical care they need, several medical facilities in Coweta County and surrounding areas are offering free or discount medical services. Learn more about services offered by the Coweta Samaritan Clinic, YourTown Health, and Healing Bridge Clinic.
Coweta Samaritan Clinic
Coweta Samaritan Clinic at 137 Jackson St. in Newnan offers free primary medical care to patients who meet certain requirements. To qualify, patients must be Coweta County residents who are age 19 or older and have current Georgia ID, no health insurance and an annual household income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.
The clinic diagnoses, treats and helps manage acute illnesses such as the flu, as well as chronic diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Patients can receive free prescription medications and supplies through a prescription assistance program.
Diabetes counseling and nutrition education are available. When needed, patients receive referrals to free or low-cost specialty care, such as imaging, screening, diagnosis, treatment and surgery.
Services are provided by appointment only, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The clinic is closed on Fridays.
Current patients can call the clinic at 770-683-5272 to schedule an appointment, request a prescription refill or speak to a social worker. Patients can schedule a telemedicine appointment with their provider if they don’t need an in-person appointment.
New patients should contact the clinic at 770-683-5272 and select option 3 to leave their name and phone number for the new patient eligibility screener.
For more information, visit https://www.csccares.org/, call 770-683-5272 or email [email protected].
YourTown Health
YourTown Health offers affordable, high-quality medical services at prices that patients can afford, regardless of their health insurance or financial situation. The network of seven non-profit Community Health Centers serves patients in Meriwether, Pike, Lamar, Coweta, Carroll and South Fulton counties.
YourTown Health has a sliding fee scale to increase access to medical and behavioral health visits, particularly for patients who are underinsured or facing financial challenges. Costs are tailored to the patient’s household size and income, and due to recent policy changes, patients who qualify can receive care free of charge.
Even patients with Medicare or private insurance who are struggling with co-pays can apply for reduced rates through the sliding fee scale program, according to YourTown Health’s website.
At YourTown Health, doctors, physician assistants and nurse practitioners offer a range of services, including primary care, pediatric and adolescent care, obstetrics and gynecologic care, behavioral health, dental care and telehealth. Learn more:
• Primary health care services, including treating short term illnesses, like the flu, and managing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Preventive services such as cancer screenings, immunizations, annual physicals and diagnostic lab work. In addition, geriatric health care services offer prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that are related to aging.
• Pediatric and adolescent care for newborn babies to 18 year olds, including annual health checks and immunizations.
• Immunizations for all patients, including all ACIP pediatric vaccines up to age 19 and adult vaccines for flu, tetanus and Tdap. Other immunizations available include the Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines, Pneumovax (to prevent pneumonia), Varivax (for chickenpox), and Gardasil (for HPV).
• Obstetrics and gynecologic care, including annual preventive exams, gynecological exams, Pap smears, diagnostic testing and family planning. Obstetrical services are those related to pregnancy, childbirth and the period following childbirth. Gynecology services focus on the reproductive system.
The YourTown Health of Palmetto office, which is equipped to provide more extensive gynecological treatment, provides prenatal and advanced gynecological services on Wednesdays. Each YourTown Health location offers breast and cervical cancer screenings, Pap smears, diagnostic testing and annual exams.
• Behavioral health services for patients of all ages who are experiencing emotional or behavioral conditions. The evidence-based care is offered in partnership with Pathways Center, a premier behavioral health care organization.
Behavioral health services available through Pathways Center include counseling and therapy, psychiatric services, child and adolescent outpatient services, adult outpatient services, supported living for behavioral health and substance abuse, 24/7 crisis residential services, assertive community treatment (ACT), peer support services, psychosocial rehabilitation services and substance abuse detoxification and treatment.
• Dental care, including bi-annual cleanings, fluoride treatments, filling cavities, extracting teeth, performing root canals, treating abscesses and more. The YourTown Health of Palmetto office has full-time dentists and hygienists.
• Telehealth virtual visits offer a convenient way to get quality healthcare. Sometimes referred to as telemedicine, this is the use of electronic information and telecommunication technologies to provide care when a patient and doctor aren’t in the same place at the same time.
• The QuickCare Clinic in Palmetto provides immediate care for sore throat, cold, strep and flu; flu shots and vaccinations; stomach pains, indigestion, diarrhea and vomiting; and screenings and laboratory services. No appointment is required.
Here are some nearby YourTown Health locations and hours of operation: https://www.yourtownhealth.com/locations/
• Senoia: 48 Main St., Suite 3A, Senoia, Ga. 30276 (Coweta County), 678-723-0400
• Palmetto (including obstetrics and dental): 643 Main St., Palmetto, Ga. 30268 (Fulton County), 770-463-4644
• Palmetto QuickCare: 507 Park St., Palmetto, Ga. 30268, 770-463-4644
• Carrollton: 202 Croft St., Carrollton, Ga. 30117 (Carroll County), 770-834-2255 (This location has temporary hours until a provider returns from leave.)
For more information about YourTown Health, visit https://www.yourtownhealth.com.
Healing Bridge Clinic
Healing Bridge Clinic at 215 Willow Bend Road in Peachtree City provides free primary health care to uninsured residents of Fayette and surrounding counties who meet eligibility requirements.
To qualify, all patients must be Georgia residents living in Fayette or surrounding counties, uninsured and living at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Patients must be between the ages of 18 to 64 years old and without any form of health care insurance (no private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or veteran’s benefits).
They must provide a valid, current photo ID with current address and show proof of residency with a utility bill from the previous month with the patient’s name and address listed. If patients live with someone else, a notarized affidavit is required from the homeowner. Patients must also provide proof of household income from the past 30 days.
Services provided by volunteer medical providers include general medicine, cardiology, dermatology, dental (limited), vision (limited), mental health counseling, addiction counseling, physical therapy (by referral), spiritual resources, orthopedic services, podiatry care and women’s wellness care. Lab tests, X-rays, MRIs, imaging services and laser therapy are also provided to patients at no charge. Physical therapy services are available by referral. Annual flu shots are also available.
Patients are seen by appointment only. To make an appointment, call 770-681-0157 or email [email protected].
The clinic is open on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. On Tuesdays, patients can book sessions for internal medicine, chronic disease management, podiatry, gynecology, labs and prescription refills. On Thursdays, patients can book sessions for internal medicine, orthopedic, dermatology, chronic disease management, gynecology, physical therapy, labs and prescription refills. Monthly sessions are available on limited Wednesdays for cardiology and vision clinics.
For more information, visit https://www.healingbridgeclinic.org/.
