J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center
FQHCOperated by Quality Of Life Health Services, 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
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center
J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Gadsden, AL. 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 J.W. Stewart Neighborhood 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 J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Alabama.
Coverage + benefits in Alabama
J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center accepts Alabama 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 J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center offer?
J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center in Gadsden, Alabama offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. J.W. Stewart Neighborhood 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 J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center located?
J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center is at 1409 Springfield Ave, Gadsden, AL 35903-2819. Phone: 256-439-6383.
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.