The Medical Access Clinic is an Adult Primary Care clinic which focuses on low cost, high quality medical care and overall wellness for our patients. The Medical Access Clinic offers a full line of services to meet your specific needs. We make it easy to get the care you need by having an on-site lab and pharmacy. You can get your exams, medical tests and most medicines during the same visit.

Adult Primary Care Services include:

Regular check ups, diagnosis, treatment
Physical examinations
Referral and follow-up
Breast & Cervical Cancer Program for women ages 40 - 64
Diabetes care
Tuberculosis screening and treatment
Sexually Transmitted Disease diagnosis and treatment
HIV counseling and testing
Medical management of chronic disease processes
Stroke and Heart Attack prevention
Laboratory testing
Nutrition counseling
Care for acute illnesses
Patient education
Physical Exams for Refugees
Free language assistance available

Appointment Procedure

To schedule an appointment, call 226-5446. Sick or acute care appointments are usually scheduled within 24 hours. "Routine Care" (diabetes management, BP evaluation, etc.) may take longer to be scheduled. In times of high demand for appointments, it may also take a little longer to get an appointment scheduled.
Established patients can speak with a registered nurse if they have questions, or need help in determining if they should see a doctor.

What to bring with you

When you come in for an appointment at the Medical Access Clinic, make sure to bring any insurance information you have including your Medicaid or Medicare card or other insurance card. If you do not have insurance, please bring proof of your current income. This could be a recent pay stub, bank statement, or other document that shows your current household income. This is to help us determine what portion of the charges for your visit you may be asked to pay.

Also be sure to bring any Medical Records you may have. This will help us provide you with the best possible care.

How are services paid for?

Clinical services accept self-pay, Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. Most services are provided on a sliding fee scale and eligible participants may receive care at reduced charge (fees are based on family size and income).

Volunteers in Medicine
Volunteers in Medicine is made up of a group of volunteer physicians and nurses who provide primary and specialty care to residents of Whitfield and Murray counties who meet screening criteria through Case Management.