About Chattahoochee County Health Department Cusseta
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.This is a health care center funded by the federal government.This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income.This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.Contact them at the number provided for full details.Chattahoochee County Health Department Cusseta is a Community Health Center.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
Accepts All INSURANCES, Medicare, Medicaid, WellCare, PeachState, Tricare and discounts to those with no insurance
Chattahoochee Health Care offers complete family health care services to the community. Our outpatient office is designed to serve you and your family's healthcare needs in a friendly, comfortable setting. We provide the best medical care to every patient every day. With a dedicated Physician, one Physician Assistant, and a team of highly qualified healthcare professionals, the staff at Chattahoochee Health Care is there when you need them.
Business Hours
8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Daily
Closed 12:00 P.M. - 12:30 P.M. for Lunch
Scheduled Appointments Preferred
Walk -ins Accepted
Services
Women Infant Children (WIC) Services
The purpose of WIC is to issue supplemental food vouchers, prevent nutrition related health problems, and to improve nutritional health to eligible clients.
To make a WIC appointment please call: 1-800-789-5502
Children 1st Point of Entry
Connects families and their children with medical preventive care or developmental services available through health care providers and other community resources. Read more.
Immunizations
Immunizations for Children and Adults to include: Td/Tdap, Dtap, HPV, Hep A and Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Hib, Meningitis, Pneumonia, Flu, Polio, Rotavirus, Prevnar and Shingles Vaccine (please call ahead for Shingles Vaccine to check eligibility requirements and availability)
BreasTest & More
BreasTEST & More is a program that provides breast and cervical cancer screenings and follow-up to low income and uninsured Georgia women 40 to 64 years of age. Some younger women with symptoms of breast cancer may also qualify. Read more.
Hypertension Clinic
The purpose of the Hypertension Clinic is of offer detection, referral, monitoring, follow up, treatment and patient education on hypertension.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic
The purpose of the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinic is to diagnose and treat Patients with sexually transmitted diseases and any other communicable diseases. The Clinic also provides HIV counseling, testing, and confidential partner notification.
Tuberculosis Control Clinic
Offers detection, treatment, education and follow-up on the Tuberculosis germ.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Chattahoochee County Health Department Cusseta 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 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%.
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
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental andsubstance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
Chattahoochee County Health Department Cusseta is a Community Health Center.
