Physical Health
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District 2 Public Health:
(706) 265-2611
Good Samaritan Health Clinic:
(706) 253-4673
The Good Samaritan Health Clinic is a health and wellness center that provides the medically underserved in the community with compassionate and individualized health care and related services in an atmosphere of respect and dignity.
Good Shepard Clinic of Dawson:
(706) 429-9914
Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County strives to make Dawson County a better place by providing health care for those who have none.
PeachCare for Kids:
1-877-427-3224
PeachCare for Kids® is a comprehensive health care program for uninsured children living in Georgia. The health benefits include primary, preventive, specialist, dental care and vision care. PeachCare for Kids also covers hospitalization, emergency room services, prescription medications and mental health care. Each child in the program has a Georgia Families Care Management Organization (CMO) who is responsible for coordinating the child's care.
Right From The Start Medicaid:
(770) 603-4788
Medicaid provides eligible individuals access to free and low-cost medical care. You can apply for Medicaid at your local Division of Family & Children Services office or apply online through Georgia Gateway.
What You Should Know:
- Medicaid provides support for pregnant women, children, retirees age 65 and older, and people who are legally blind or disabled. Those who need nursing home care or who have breast or cervical cancer may also qualify.
- When you apply for Medicaid, you'll need your Social Security number, proof of Georgia residency, proof of citizenship or qualified alien status, and your most recent pay stubs.
- Medicaid has several programs that can help you or your family.