About North DeKalb Health Center - Dekalb County Public Health Department
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.In order to get more information on this clinic, click on the icons below. You may be required to join for free in order to access full contact information.
Service Fee
We will not file a claim on your behalf directly to private insurance company. We provide receipts if you would like to file claim to your insurance company. Some of our service fees are on a sliding scale basis. Unless arrangements have been made in advance, payments and any outstanding balances are expected at the time of service. Self-Pay: If you do not have medical insurance, you will be considered a Self-Pay patient. Self -Pay patients must pay for the medical services they receive from us at the time of the visit. Sliding Scale can be applicable for some services based on your income. We accept: CASH, CHECK (only from banks located in Georgia), VISA, etc.
What You Can Expect From Us
To expect services to be professional, timely and appropriate
To be treated with respect, dignity and to be informed of your care needs to make appropriate decisions
To have your records kept confidential except when consent has been given
Expect that teaching materials will be provided in a manner you can understand
To receive care without discrimination due to race, age, sex or religion
To communicate your complaints to the administrative assistant and expect to receive follow-up without negative repercussions or changes in service.
Personal Health Services
Health Check-up for Infant and Children
Health Checks are by appointment only. We provide well-child services for PeachCare for Kids members under 19 and Medicaid member under 21. There is a prepayment of $50 for self- pay clients prior to being seen and/or sliding scale application.
Nurses will thoroughly examine your child or teen and give needed shots according to immunization schedule.
Call 770-454-1144 for more information.
Physicals:
Employment health check-up, foster care physicals, college physicals.
Children 1st
We provides a system of support for families with children from ages birth to age 5 years, if the child is at risk call 770-454-1144 for more information.
Childhood Immunization
Walk-in clinic for childhood immunization.
Please bring the most current immunizations record.
School (Hearing and Vision /Dental Screening)
Walk-in clinic for back to school
Adult Immunization
Walk in services for adult immunizations
TB Testing (PPD)
Pregnancy Testing
Walk-in clinic for pregnancy test.
There is a $50 prepayment for services.
WIC referral
An appointment for Prenatal Case Management
Medicaid application (Please bring with your birth certificate, U.S. passport or naturalization certification, 194/Green card)
Annual Women's Pap smear
Prenatal Case Management
To improve birth outcomes by assisting pregnant Medicaid eligible women in gaining access to needed medical nutritional, social, educational other services.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Walk-in clinic for STD evaluation/treatment and HIV testing
Fees are based on income using a sliding scale. You will be asked to pay $50 prepayment before service.
Immunization Outreach Service
Our staff will come to your business or facilities and provide seasonal flu shots.
We can provide; Seasonal Influenza, Pneumonia, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Td/TdaP and TB skin test for your business or facility. Contact 678-475-4357 for more information.
Travel Clinic
When you travel internationally it is always bets to educate yourself on all aspects of your trip. Our clinical staff is well trained to understand the current health risks associated with any travel destination outside the United States. The North DeKalb Health Center offers full Travel Clinic Services that will increase your chances of a healthier and safer trip. These services include; travel assessment, travel immunizations, and written prescriptions. The type of prescriptions we provide are, malaria prevention medication, altitude sickness, and treatment of travelers diarrhea.
These services can be obtained by scheduling an appointment with our travel clerk. Please call (770) 454-1144 ext. 4350 for your appointment or additional information.
Walk-in services are available based on travel nurses availability.
If needed, North DeKalb Health Center can come to your business or facility and provide travel information services. For additional information, please call (770) 454-1144.
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the North DeKalb Health Center - Dekalb County Public Health Department website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2023
| Persons In Family Household | Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
|---|
| 1 | $14,580 |
| 2 | $19,720 |
| 3 | $24,860 |
| 4 | $30,000 |
| 5 | $35,140 |
| 6 | $40,280 |
| 7 | $45,420 |
| 8 | $50,560 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get reduced or free services from some clinics, they use a sliding fee scale based on your income.When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
