Medicaid is a program that helps qualified people pay for medical care. In Florida, the AHCA runs this program. You can call or visit their website to get more information.

To locate a facility or provider go here

Social Security Administration Medicaid website

This is a 24-hour poison emergency information center. The Hotline is manned by knowledgeable healthcare staff. The website has information and videos about toxic substances. Please see the website for more information.

24 Hour Poison Hotline: 1.800.222.1222 (V/TTY)

The Franklin County Health Department provides the following:

• Birth and Death Certificates Issuance
• Diabetes Assistance
• Environmental Health Services
• General Medical Care
• Hearing
• Nursery, Preschool and School Physicals
• Smoking Cessation
• Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic

Please call for more info.

This agency offers free medical services to the needy.
Services include:

• Internal Medicine
• Family Practice
• Pediatrics

First Saturday of each month, please call 407.250.5822 for hours and eligibility requirements.

The Center for Hearing and Communication offers free onsite hearing screenings held at the Center every Thursday from 9:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Call for more information.

The Gainesville Fisher House Foundation, Inc. is a location that provides comfort for veterans and their families. We assist during treatment for medical crises. Please call us or visit our website for more information.

The Optometry Team provides vision screening and exams and donated eye glasses to those in need.
Exams will be conducted every 3 months. A donation of $5 to cover cost of eyeglasses is suggested. Please call for more information.