About Acorn Clinic
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Provides a medical and dental clinic. Dental Clinic: (352)485-2772
The ACORN Medical Clinic provides low-cost,
high-quality medical care, and social services for people with and
without health insurance. Our primary target is patients who aren't
insured and can't afford private physicians or counselors. The Clinic
fulfills its mission with the help of a broad-based core of volunteer
physicians, nurses, pharmacists and counselors as well as public and
private financial support.
The Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs, Inc. (ACORN) Clinic
provides low-cost medical and dental care to low-income families and
qualifying residents living in rural north central Florida. ACORN is a
not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Please take some time to learn
more about the positive impact that ACORN has on the rural communities
of North Central Florida.
Services
Annual physicals and lab tests
Care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease, and arthritis
Specialty care in pulmonology, orthopedics, rheumotology, neurology, dermatology, geriatrics
Screenings for sexually transmitted diseases, cancer, hepatitis and other communicable diseases
Treatment of minor illnesses or injuries including colds, aches and pains
Nutrition counseling and weight management
Work and school physicals
Mental health counseling, family and marriage counseling
Case management and referral to other agencies
Specialized programs for asthma, diabetes, lipid management
Educational programs and outreach to local schools and churches
Women's Health Care
Routine gynecological exams
Regular breast exams and self breast examination education and mammogram referral
Family planning services and counseling regarding methods of birth control
Referral for pre-natal care
Management of menopause and related problems
Endometrial biopsies and management of well woman health issues
Nutritional counseling and weight management
Screenings and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases
Treatment for urinary tract infections
Children's Health Care
Child health maintenance
Care and follow-up for acute and chronic illnesses
School and camp physicals
Treatment of minor illnesses or injuries including colds, aches and pains
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Acorn Clinic website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2021
| Persons In Family Household |
Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
| 1 | $12,760 |
| 2 | $17,240 |
| 3 | $21,720 |
| 4 | $26,200 |
| 5 | $30,680 |
| 6 | $35,160 |
| 7 | $39,640 |
| 8 | $44,120 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale.
When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
