Good Samaritan Health Center Inc

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS SPREADING CHRISTS LOVE THROUGH QUALITY HEALTHCARE TO THOSE IN NEED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE TO LOW-INCOME, UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS IN GREATER METROPOLITAN ATLANTA.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE FOR THE MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED WORKING POOR, UNINSURED, AND HOMELESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEER MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE PEDIATRIC AND ADULT PRIMARY CARE, DIAGNOSTIC AND REFERRAL SERVICES, MAMMOGRAMS, LABORATORY SERVICES, VACCINES, WELL PRENATAL CARE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, AND NUTRITION COUNSELING. SPECIALTY CARE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED AND INCLUDE CARDIOLOGY, GASTROENTEROLOGY, PULMONOLOGY, GYNECOLOGY, DIABETES FOOT CARE, OPHTHALMOLOGY, OPTOMETRY, ORTHOPEDICS, AND RADIOLOGY. SPECIALTY CLINICS ARE OFFERED FOR PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS AND FOR PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL CARE.THE GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY DENTAL CARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED WORKING POOR, UNINSURED, AND HOMELESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY STAFF AND VOLUNTEER DENTAL PROFESSIONALS. DENTAL SERVICES INCLUDE PREVENTATIVE AND RESTORATIVE CARE INCLUDING GENERAL FAMILY AND PREVENTATIVE DENTISTRY, ENDODONTICS, ORAL SURGERY, AND PROSTHODONTICS. THE GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CARE FOR THE UNDERSERVED WORKING POOR, UNINSURED, AND HOMELESS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY STAFF LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS AND VOLUNTEER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, PLAY THERAPY, AND GROUP THERAPY.THE GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES HEALTH EDUCATION FOR THE UNDERSERVED WORKING POOR, UNINSURED, AND HOMELESS. HEALTH EDUCATION IS PROVIDED BY A STAFF REGISTERED DIETITIAN, STAFF AND VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND GRADUATE STUDENT PROGRAMS. HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES IN AN ON-SITE TEACHING KITCHEN, DIABETES EDUCATION AND MANAGEMENT COURSES, AND CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION.THE GOOD SAMARITAN HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES FRESH PRODUCE AND FOOD ACCESS SERVICES FOR THOSE FACING FOOD INSECURITY IN A FOOD DESERT COMMUNITY. THE PRODUCE IS PLANTED AND HARVESTED BY STATE FARMERS ONSITE AT THE 1-ACRE URBAN FARM AND SOLD AT THE ONSITE FARMERS MARKET. THE MARKET ACCEPTS PAYMENT IN THE FORM OF CASH, CREDIT, OR SNAP/EBT BENEFITS. THE COST OF MARKET ITEMS ARE SUBSIDIZED BY PHILANTHROPY TO KEEP PRICES AFFORDABLE FOR SHOPPERS AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.TO QUALITY FOR SERVICES, PATIENTS MUST BE UNINSURED WITH A HOUSEHOLD INCOME AT OR BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL OR ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICAID/MEDICARE. PATIENTS PAY FOR SERVICES ON A REDUCED SLIDING FEE SCALE THAT IS BASED ON INCOME AND HOUSEHOLD SIZE. THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY RECEIVE CARE AT NO CHARGE.