East Central Mississippi Health Care
FQHCOperated by East Central Mississippi 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
Full-Time
About East Central Mississippi Health Care
East Central Mississippi Health Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Walnut Grove, MS. 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 East Central Mississippi Health Care 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 East Central Mississippi Health Care or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Central Mississippi Health Care doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Mississippi.
Coverage + benefits in Mississippi
East Central Mississippi Health Care accepts Mississippi 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 East Central Mississippi Health Care offer?
East Central Mississippi Health Care in Walnut Grove, Mississippi offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does East Central Mississippi Health Care accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
East Central Mississippi Health Care accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at East Central Mississippi Health Care?
Full-Time
Is East Central Mississippi Health Care a federally qualified health center?
Yes. East Central Mississippi Health Care 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 East Central Mississippi Health Care located?
East Central Mississippi Health Care is at 1490 MS-487, Walnut Grove, MS 39189-6238. Phone: 601-625-7140.
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.