Health Center

 

 

Welcome to the ABAC Health Center!

The ABAC Health Center is a walk-in clinic operated by the School of Nursing & Health Sciences. The aim of the Health Center is to help students develop and maintain the good health and well-being necessary for success in college. This goal is achieved by offering high-quality, accessible medical and nursing care at low cost. Additionally, the staff of the Health Center encourages students to adopt positive, lifelong healthy behaviors through individual, class room and campus-wide educational activities.

Location
The ABAC Health Center is located in the Health Sciences Building. The Health Center entrance is at the rear of the building next to the Chapel.

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00PM
Friday 8:00AM-2:00PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

After hours and weekends: There are a variety of local clinics/urgent care facilities in the Tifton Area. There is also the emergency room at Tift Regional Medical Center. In case of emergency dial 911.

The Health Center is closed on official college holidays. The Health Center is open for administrative purposes during semester breaks, but students are not treated during these breaks.

Using Your Health Insurance at the Health Center
The Health Center accepts all major insurances. Students are encouraged to bring their health insurance card to the clinic when being seen. Insurances will be filed for the visit. The cost is applied to your deductible. The Health Center will never balance bill for its services. Health Insurance is not required to be seen in the Health Center.

Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
ABAC’s Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is a comprehensive and affordable plan for students. It complies with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). To apply, click https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/abac. Students and parents may find this coverage economical compared to other health insurance plans.

For more information on the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) click here.

Staff Listing
The staff includes:

• Carmen Counts, RN, Coordinator
• Kim Baldwin, Clinic RN
• Anita White, Administrative Assistant
• Langston B. Cleveland, MD,  Medical Director