Low Cost Health Care Opportunities and the Prevention of DiseasesInsurance Links
■ Phone: 678-398-6548, Option 1 ■ Email: [email protected] www.chcaustell.org/locations/grassroots-dental/ ○ Pricing: No sliding scaled- pricing for services are discounted as much as possible and often times do not cover the cost for CHC to provide services. Through support from donations and grants, CHC is able to offer these services at these low rates”
■ Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.com/services/child-health-services/dental ○ Description: The Marietta Dental Clinic promotes oral health by providing professional dental care to children ages 2-18 in Cobb and Douglas Counties and surrounding counties. Services include exams, cleanings, fillings, X-Rays, sealants, and tooth extractions. Appointments by telephone- walk-ins are only accepted in case of an emergency. ○ Pricing: No free or sliding scale, but prices are set reasonably low for all uninsured and underinsured patients. Low Cost Health Care
■ www.goodsamcobb.org ■770-419-3120 ■ e-mail: [email protected] ■ prescription assistance fax:888-433-2335 dispensary fax:888-914-8585 ○ Description: Good Sam Cobb provides medical, dental and pharmacy services to the underserved, and often uninsured and below the poverty line, populations of Cobb County and the Greater Atlanta Metro area. ○ Pricing: You first bring a deposit of $50- applied toward the total charges for the services rendered on your new patient appointment date. Actual total charges will vary depending on the discount for which you qualify and the services you receive at your initial consultation with the medical provider. Services provided on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. ○ Services Provided: ■ Physical Exams: I.e. Annual, School, & Work. ■ Acute Disease Management: I.e. Muscular Skeletal Problems, Headaches, Migraines, Earaches, Sore Throat, & Urinary Infections. ■ Chronic Disease Management: I.e. Diabetes, Hypertension, Emphysema, Asthma, Depression, & Anxiety. ■ Women's Health: I.e. Pap Smears, Breast Exams, Hormone Management, & Menstrual Problems. ■ Medication:Our patients can receive medications through our on site dispensary. ■ Initial Comprehensive Dental Examination: I.e. Dental x-rays, teeth and gum evaluations ■ Preventative Dentistry: I.e. Periodic examinations, cleanings, sealants, and fluoride treatments ■ Fillings: Amalgam and composite restorations ■ Root Canals: Endodontic treatment can safely and comfortably save a tooth that would otherwise have to be removed ■ Crowns and Bridgework: Fixed and precise tooth replacement. ■ Removable Partials & Dentures: Replacement of missing teeth with removable appliances. ■ Oral Surgery: Simple removal of un-savable teeth and/or wisdom teeth ■ Counseling ■ Spiritual Health ■ Health Education ■ Social Services
■ Phone: 770.919.0025 Same Day Appointments Phone: 404.752.1400. ■ http://fhcga.org/ ■ Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ○ Services Provided: ■ Adult medicine ■ Behavioral health ■ Laboratory ■ Dental, Mobile Medical and Dental Unit ■ Women’s Health and OB/GYN ■ Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Assistance ■ Vision ■ Pediatric services, Teen Clinic, Youth Weight Reduction, School Based Health Centers ■ Disease Management: Asthma Management, Cardiovascular Management, Cancer Screenings ■ Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment: Sign up for Medicaid, PeachCare, CHOOSE Health Program- navigating the healthcare system, ■ Georgia Family Planning System ■ Common Points of Access to Social Service (COMPASS) ■ Seniors Health Case- patients 65 and older ■ Translation services are available for Spanish, French, and multiple other languages, Sign Language and other options for the hearing- impaired as well ○ Pricing: Sliding Fee scale to uninsured and underinsured patients
■ Phone: (770) 422-1579 ■ Fax: (770) 422-1057 ■ www.mariettasurgicalcenter.com ○ Description: Surgical center for outpatient surgery and diagnostic procedures. ○ Pricing: Free surgical services for adults and children (no babies) who meet low income requirements and are referred by a health care provider
■ Phone 770-590-9361 ■ Email: [email protected] or [email protected] ■ www.cpsfriends.org ■ Services Provided: Parenting and prenatal classes in English and Spanish, Free pregnancy testing- blood and urine, counseling, accessories, and clothing for babies and toddlers up to 2T, Ultrasound and STI testing and some treatment. Pediatric Healthcare
■Phone: 770-514-2113 (serves ages 5 - 21) 770-514-2415 (serves ages 0 - 5) ■ www.CobbAndDouglasPublicHealth.org ■ Description: CMS provides care coordination and other needed medical services for eligible children- may provide, arrange for and/or pay for physical evaluations, diagnostic tests, inpatient/outpatient hospitalization, medications and other medical treatments, therapy, durable medical equipment, hearing aids related to the child’s CMS-eligible condition, and genetic counseling. Every child enrolled in CMS may receive periodic home visits from CMS staff. Low Cost Cancer Care
■ Phone: 770-429-0089 ■www.cancer.org ○ Description of Services: Donated wigs, bras, prostheses for cancer patients; some financial assistance and possible transportation assistance based on grants/funding. Also provides visitation, wheelchairs, beds, Reachout/Buddy Program, support groups for patients and family members, public education and more. Prevention of Diseases and Injuries: Preventing the Common Cold
0 Comments
Operation Prevention is a collaborative effort between the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Discovery Education. Their website has digital classroom lessons, virtual field trips, a parent toolkit and a video challenge
https://www.operationprevention.com/ Stress-related mental health issues in college students have risen 58% since 1988, and show no sign of slowing down. As your students move closer to graduation, consider how you can better prepare them for managing the increased academic pressures of higher education.
To help with these efforts, our team at BestColleges.com has created, A Student's Guide to Managing Stress. Our resource includes information on: · The Effects of Stress · Managing Your Stress · Getting Help for Stress |
AuthorSchool Social Work Supervisor for Cobb County School District Archives
February 2019
Categories |