We offer both acute and chronic care. Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. While chronic care refers to medical care which addresses pre-existing or long-term illness. Chronic medical conditions include diabetes, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, congestive heart disease, cirrhosis of the liver, hypertension, COPD, depression and anxiety, back pain, arthritis, and thyroid dysfunction in addition to others. Our services and treatments include:

Acute Care

  • Address short-term, immediate health needs
  • Treatment during recovery from surgery
  • Urgent care for sudden severe illness, injury, or trauma

Chronic Care

  • Ongoing management of multiple diseases
  • Comprehensive plans regarding goals, providers, and community services
  • Care coordination
  • Education and coaching regarding disease self-management and connecting with community services
  • Medication management
  • Medical Weight Loss
  • Medical Weight Management
  • Remote monitoring of health at home

Payment Options

Athens Neighborhood Health Center ensures affordable, quality healthcare is accessible to everyone. The following payment types are accepted:

  • Medicare/Medicaid
  • Private insurance
  • Self-Pay

Sliding Fee Scale Program

Athens Neighborhood Health Center receives funding from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, which enables us to offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured and underinsured patients. Discounts for eligible patients are based on household size and annual household income. For further details, visit 2026 Sliding Fee Scale.

To apply, please bring to your appointment proof of income for all wage earners in your household. Acceptable documents include a recent tax return, two recent pay stubs, or a benefits letter from programs like DSHS, SSI, or Unemployment. If you need further information, please contact us at
(706) 850-9041.

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