About Echols County Health Department
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Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Thursday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am to 2:30 pm
Closed daily from 12:30 -1:00 pm for lunch
Our services are available to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, political belief, disability or sex. We charge only minimal fees for our services, and some services have adjusted fee scales based on ability to pay.
Health care services will be provided even if someone is unable to pay. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted forms of payment for covered services.
We offer a wide range of services from well checks and immunizations to environmental services.
Our services are available to everyone regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, political belief, disability or sex. We charge only minimal fees for our services, and some services have adjusted fee scales based on ability to pay. Our accepted forms of payment are cash, check, some credit/debit cards, and insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid (PeachState, AmeriGroup & WellCare), Medicare, and State Health Benefit Plan (BCBS).
Family Planning Services
Exams, birth control information and birth control methods are provided to any interested person.
Immunizations
Immunizations are available for all ages with an emphasis on infants up to three years of age.
At your request, the Echols County Health Department will also provide adult flu shots and pneumonia vaccines on-site at your businesses.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
If an individual suspects that he or she has a sexually transmitted disease, physical exams, lab tests, treatment and follow-up is provided through the STD program.
Counseling and testing for persons who are at risk for contracting the HIV virus is also available. Follow up services are available to person with HIV/AIDS upon request.
Echols County shares a Communicable Disease Specialist with other counties and these services are available as needed
More... services.. visit the website listed above.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Echols County Health Department website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
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 reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.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%.
