Nurse Dorothy, eye clinic coordinator

Preventive Health Care- Routine physical exams for work or school, blood sugar tests and management of diabetes, TB skin tests, Pap smears, breast exams and mammograms, pregnancy tests and initial prenatal exams, blood pressure checks and management of simple hypertension.

Primary Health Care- Evaluation and treatment of many common health problems such as:  colds and coughs, skin problems, ear infections, sore throats, vomiting and diarrhea, sprains and strains, urinary tract infections and vaginal infections.

Coordination of Heath Care- Assistance in finding and using health care services that are not available on site. 

Health Education- Assistance in learning how to live a healthy life or manage health problems as well as possible.

Outreach- Home visits to provide further assistance and continuity of care. 

Foot care-  Foot care is provided by a local podiatrist  who volunteers his time to help treat common foot problems and help patients establish a plan of self-care.

Eye care- An ophthalmologist and two optometrists provide on-site services for the eye clinic.  The clinic has been able to purchase re-furbished modern optical equipment allowing assessment and evaluation of patients with poor visual acuity.  Glasses can be obtained through vouchers thanks to an arrangement with local opticians.

Dermatology care- Local dermatologists volunteer their time to provide services to patients with common skin conditions.

Dental Care- A local dentist volunteers his time to provide services to patients needing tooth extraction.

Homeless Clinic- A homeless clinic staffed by Medical College of Georgia medical students is offered on Monday evenings.  This is a collaborative effort between MCG students and CHS to improve access to services to those most in need.  The two groups now use a common medical record which aids in continuity of care.