Medical Information
State Health and Social Services
If you have little or no insurance and need health services:
You can visit one of the 159 county health departments across the state. The local health departments provide services which promote the health and wellbeing of the whole community. They offer direct healthcare to low-income people and individuals in underserved areas of the state. For more information about these services, please contact or visit your local health department. To find a health department in your area visit online:
http://health.state.ga.us/regional
If you or your children do not have insurance and need healthcare coverage:
You may be eligible for Medicaid benefits. Please visit the Georgia Department of Human Resources' online tool COMPASS at: https://compass.ga.gov to determine if you qualify for Medicaid benefits. Individuals can also download the Medicaid application, in English or Spanish, from the DFCS website by visiting http://dfcs.dhr.georgia.gov/medicaid. Applications can be submitted via mail, telephone, fax or e-mail to the local DFCS Office.
Children may qualify for PeachCare for Kids, Georgia’s State Children’s Health Insurance Program. The program provides low-cost health care coverage to children up to age 18. To learn more about PeachCare for Kids go to www.peachcare.org or call 1-877-GA-PEACH (1-877-427-3224).
If you need mental health services or other support services:
Please call Georgia’s Crisis and Access Line at 1-800-715-4225 or visit www.mygcal.com.
The Crisis and Access Line is available 24 hours, 7 days a week and helps individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders or developmental disabilities locate treatment or support services
The Coastal Health District
Savannah District Office
24 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd
Savannah, GA 31416
Phone: (912) 644-5200
Fax: (912) 644-5220
The Coastal Health District serves Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties in the state of Georgia. Its mission is to assure conditions in which people can be healthy and to provide leadership in the prevention of disease and injury.
www.gachd.org
W. Douglas Skelton
District Health Director
P. O. Box 14257
2011 Eisenhower Drive
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 356-2441
Chatham County Health Department
www.gachd.org/counties/chatham_county_health_departme.php
Chatham County Health Department, Eisenhower Clinic
1395 Eisenhower Dr.
Savannah, GA 31406
Phone: 912-356-2441
Fax: 912-356-2868
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Chatham County Health Department, Midtown Clinic
1602 Drayton St.
Savannah, GA 31416
Phone: 912-356-2441
Fax: 912-356-2868
Hours of operation:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Community Health Mission
Free Health Clinic310 Eisenhower Dr. #5
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 692-1451
Free clinic for uninsured adults 18-64 years of age.
Appointment needed.
Treatment for chronic diseases, medications, mammograms, and other medical services free of charge to our patients.
Local Area Savannah-Chatham Hospitals
CANDLER/ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
5353 REYNOLDS ST
Phone: (912) 819-6000
CANDLER/ST JOSEPH HOSPITAL
11705 MERCY BLVD
Phone: (912) 819-4100
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
4700 WATERS AVE
Phone: (912) 350-8000
Additional Area Medical Services
St. Joseph's / Candler Immediate Care
(Midtown Location)
361 Commerical Drive
At Eisenhower Drive
(Just East of Hodgson Memorial Drive)
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 355-6221
Walk-ins always welcome
Mon-Fri: 9am - 8pm Sat: 9am - 5pm Sun: 12 noon - 5pm
Access Infusions
1000 Towne Center Blvd. Suite 705Pooler, GA 31322
(912) 998-0045
Located within Wound Care Clinic ESU
in Godley Station Professional Park
www.AccessInfusions.com