Ben Hill County Health Department, Public Health Departments

Ben Hill County Health Department

The Ben Hill County Health Department serves the entire population in the county.

Their services are available to everyone regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, political belief, disability or sex.

They charge only minimal fees for their services, and some services have adjusted fee scales based on ability to pay.

Health care services will be provided even if someone is unable to pay.

Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted forms of payment.

ImmunizationsImmunizations are available for all ages with an emphasis on infants up to three years of age.

At your request, the Ben Hill County Health Department will also provide adult flu shots and pneumonia vaccines on-site at your business.

For Women and Children:

Breast & Cervical Cancer Program

Provides education and screening for breast and cervical cancer in women aged 40 - 64, including diagnostic follow up if indicated at no cost to eligible women.

Children with Special Needs

A unit of programs working together to provide family-centered services to newborns through age 21 years who have or are at risk to develop medical conditions and/or significant developmental delays.

Health Check

Provides for the screening of lead, medical and/or developmental problems in children.
Medicaid covers from infancy to the 21st birthday and PeachCare covers up to age 19.

Prenatal Programs

This program is composed of Prenatal Case Management (PCM), and Pregnancy Related Services (PRS).
Helps pregnant women identify their needs for the delivery of a healthy baby and creates a plan to address those needs.