Dawson Medical Center
FQHCOperated by Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Dawson Medical Center
Dawson Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Dawson, GA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Dawson Medical Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Dawson Medical Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Dawson Medical Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Georgia.
Coverage + benefits in Georgia
Dawson Medical Center accepts Georgia Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Dawson Medical Center offer?
Dawson Medical Center in Dawson, Georgia offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Dawson Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Dawson Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Dawson Medical Center?
44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Dawson Medical Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Dawson Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Dawson Medical Center located?
Dawson Medical Center is at 505 Forrester Dr SE, Dawson, GA 39842-2006. Phone: 229-995-2990.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.