Part of our mission at District 4 Public Health is to promote good health through education, screenings, referrals and targeted care. With the help of our professional, caring staff, we are dedicated to supporting our communities so they can live healthier and safer lives.
We are proud to offer a wide range of quality, affordable health care services and programs to the 12 counties we serve. These programs concentrate on many areas such as: Child Health, Community Health, Environmental Health, Health Services, and WIC
Child Health
Our Child Health Services help children prepare for school and develop to their full potential.
Community Health
Our Community Health programs provide our counties with health education and services that impact every aspect of life.
Environmental Health
District 4’s Environmental Health Offices monitor and address physical, chemical and biological factors that prevent injury and illness and promote well-being in the 12 counties we serve.
These office handle inspections and complaints and monitors safety concerns related to the following areas:
Public Facilities
Community
- Chemical Hazards
- Emergency Preparedness
- Lead Poisoning Prevention – Please call 706-845-4035 and ask for our District Lead Coordinator
- Mold, Mosquitos and Bedbugs
- Rabies
- On-site Sewage Management
- Well Water
Health Services
Our Health Services assist men and women in maintaining good health and preventing chronic conditions.
WIC
Offers nutrition and breastfeeding education, nutritious food benefits and referrals to health care providers for eligible pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants and children up to age five.
Our WIC services include:
- Nutrition education
- Growth evaluations
- Food benefits to use at one of the many local grocery stores
- Cooking classes
- Breastfeeding peer counselors
- Wellness resources
- Summer Farmers Markets
- Referrals to other health services you may be eligible for
Only WIC participants are eligible to receive these benefits.
Accepted Health Insurance Plans and Forms of Payment
District 4 accepts a variety of private health insurance plans; contact your local health department or insurance provider for coverage details. For underinsured patients, our health departments offer several services on a sliding-scale fee based on income.
If you do not have insurance, payment is expected at the time of service. We accept cash and major credit/debit cards. We do not accept personal checks or mobile payment apps (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, etc.).
We also accept the following Georgia Medicaid plans:
We accept Medicare insurance for vaccines ONLY: