Health Center

At this time, Fall 2022, all students, faculty, and staff will need to call ahead and make an appointment to be seen in ABAC Health Center. 

The ABAC Health Center is open Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact the Health Center at healthcenter@abac.edu or by phone at 229.391.5030.

When the Health Center is closed, refer to the list below of urgent care centers in the Tifton area listed in the section below.

Emergency Room (open 24hrs)

Tift Regional Medical Center
901 18th St, Tifton, GA 31794
ER line: 229-353-6185
Main Hospital Line: 229-382-7120
www.tiftregional.com

Urgent Care Facilities

Quick Care

1430 Hwy 82 W Suite 105, Tifton, GA 31794
229-388-0266
www.quickcarellc.com
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Saturday – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

CareConnect Urgent Care

1805 N. Tift Ave., Suite D
Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-5554
www.ccthealth.org
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Sunday – 9:00 am – 8:00pm

Affinity Express Care

2225 U.S. Highway 41
First Floor, Tifton, GA 31794
229-391-4080
Southwell Medical Express Care
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Cold/Flu/Sore Throat
• Sinus Infection
• Strep Throat
• Mononucleosis (Mono)
• Cough/Upper Respiratory Infection/Bronchitis/Asthma/Allergies
• Headaches
• Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation
• Sports Injuries
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Urinary Infections
• Gastroenteritis
• Insomnia
• Skin Conditions
• Tuberculosis Testing (TB) Lab Testing
• Vaccinations: Flu, Hepatitis B, TDAP
• Employment/Sports/Nursing Physicals
• Referrals to Travel Medicine and Medical Specialties in the Community
• Contraception

To attend classes at ABAC per the USG Board of Regents and ABAC policy, all students must meet the established immunization requirements.   Additional immunizations are highly recommended by the CDC.  More information is available on the CDC website.   Your immunization report can be returned in multiple ways.

Option 1

Obtain documentation of your immunization history from your physician’s office or your county health department.  Take a clear picture with your cell phone and email it to healthcenter@abac.edu.

Option 2

Mail or fax your immunization history to: ABAC Health Center, ABAC 52 2802 Moore Hwy Tifton, GA 31793 Fax 229-391-5031.

The University System of Georgia has launched a program to expand mental health resources. With so many changes in the world and factors that can compromise your health and wellness, ABAC wants to make sure that students have the support they need.

The mission of The Counseling Center is to foster the development and emotional well-being of ABAC students through personal behavioral health counseling. The Counseling Center provides personal counseling, group counseling, prevention and outreach, consultation, and crisis response across the ABAC Tifton and Bainbridge locations. To learn more about the ABAC Counseling Center, please visit the Counseling Center website at https://www.abac.edu/counseling-center. Students who want to make an appointment to meet with one of the licensed counselors should email counseling@abac.edu or call 229-391-5135.

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).  Students and parents may find this coverage economical compared to other health insurance plans.