Many people in our community cannot afford necessary medical care. Below are some programs that can help.
Links or references to other information or organizations are for reference only and do not constitute an endorsement.
Community Health Center of Bay County
(850) 747-5272
2309 E. 15th Street
Cedar Grove, FL 32404
Fees are based on ability to pay according to a sliding scale. Insurance accepted. Prescription assistance program is available.
St. Andrew Community Medical Center
1616 Cincinnati Ave
Panama City, FL
850-785-1419
Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (later depending on availability of volunteer providers)
Tuesday and Thursday – Open depending on availability of volunteer providers
Alford Community Medical Clinic
1770 Carolina St.
Alford, FL
(850) 526-4050 (Chipola Baptist Association)
1st & 3rd Saturday of every month – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Faith Health Clinic
4182 Baltzell St.
Marianna, FL
850-482-7149 – Only answers during clinic hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Wednesday, Friday – 9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Eye Care
The Lions Club may be able to assist those in our area who are unable to afford eye care for themselves or their children. Applicants must be in dire need of financial assistance. Please contact the Bay County Health Department at 872-4455 to obtain an application.
Florida's Vision Quest
A not-for-profit (501c3) public children's charity, permanently impacts children's lives by providing free children's eye exams and quality new eyeglasses for Florida's most vulnerable children who can't see clearly enough to read and can't afford suitable eye care.
Hearing Aids
The Lions Club may be able to assist in securing a hearing aid for those in need through their Hearing Aid Bank of North Florida. Please call the Bay County Health Department at 872-4455 to obtain an application.
Communication Devices for Deaf and Speech Impaired Persons
The Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. distributes specialized equipment for residents of Florida who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind, or speech impaired. This equipment can be used to place telephone calls. If you qualify, the equipment is loaned to you for as long as you need it at no charge. The equipment is funded by mandate of the Telecommunications Access System Act.
Call 850-814-4205 (Panama City) or 1-850-433-7128 (Pensacola) or 1-800-222-3448 (voice) or 1-888-447-5620 (TTY), Monday through Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5p.m.
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| The Florida Relay Service is the communications link for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired. Through the Florida Relay Service, people who use specialized telephone equipment can communicate with people who use standard telephone equipment. To call Florida Relay, dial 7-1-1, or use the appropriate toll free numbers | |
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