East Georgia Healthcare Center
FQHCOperated by East Ga Healthcare Center
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 East Georgia Healthcare Center
East Georgia Healthcare Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Metter, 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 East Georgia Healthcare 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 East Georgia Healthcare Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Georgia Healthcare 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
East Georgia Healthcare 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 East Georgia Healthcare Center offer?
East Georgia Healthcare Center in Metter, Georgia offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does East Georgia Healthcare Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
East Georgia Healthcare Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at East Georgia Healthcare Center?
44.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is East Georgia Healthcare Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. East Georgia Healthcare 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 East Georgia Healthcare Center located?
East Georgia Healthcare Center is at 34 NW Broad St, Metter, GA 30439-4025. Phone: 912-685-4040.
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.