Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center
FQHCOperated by Chattanooga Hamilton County Hospital Authority
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
50.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center
Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Chattanooga, TN. 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 Dodson Avenue Comm Health 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 Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Tennessee.
Coverage + benefits in Tennessee
Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center accepts Tennessee 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 Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center offer?
Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center?
50.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Dodson Avenue Comm Health 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 Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center located?
Dodson Avenue Comm Health Center is at 1200 Dodson Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37406-3223. Phone: 423-778-2800.
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.