While health care costs have doubled in America in the
last ten years, relief is in sight for employed
uninsured citizens in Peach County and surrounding
areas. The Feed Center Free Medical Clinic in Fort
Valley opened its doors in June. The non-profit
facility provides free medical care to people who are
working but don't have medical insurance.
According to Evangelist Al Sanders, founder of the
Feed Center Ministry, six doctors, a pharmacist,
nurses, technicians and administrative personnel have
volunteered their time to provide primary health care
services two evenings a week. The free clinic is open
on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.
The clinic is currently seeing about 13 patients
per night. "This is such an opportunity for
outreach. We have people coming from as far away as
Dodge and Troup counties," said Sanders.
"The clinic is faith based and Jesus-centered.
We're taking care of the people's needs through
Christ."
The clinic sees patients on an appointment-only
basis. Those seeking medical attention need to
register on Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at
the Feed Center Outreach, located on 313 Carver Drive
in Fort Valley.
"God gave us this vision and we're running
with it. We just got a dentist on board and we're
looking for an optometrist to come on board as
well," Sanders said.
The clinic depends on donated funds to provide
medical care to those who have no other resources for
health care. If you would like to make a donation,
visit the website at www.feedcenterministry.org, or
call 478-825-0038.
Who Qualifies?
• You must be between ages 18-64.
• You or your spouse must be employed.
• You must be uninsured.
• Your family's gross income must be 200% of poverty
level or less.
• You must provide proof of your family income.
• You must provide identification.
• You must provide your social security number.
(There are exceptions to this policy).
NO PERSON(S) will be seen for any medical services
without completing the proper applications,
consultation and appointment scheduling.
Office Hours Monday & Wednesday 1 p.m.- 3p.m.
313 Carver Drive Fort Valley, Georgia 31030
478-825-0038 Applications can be filled out during
these times as well appointments made for clinical
services
Clinic Hours
Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Previously qualified patients seen during clinic hours
by appointment only.
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