federally qualified health center site

EGSC Student Health Center — Swainsboro, Georgia

About EGSC Student Health Center

EGSC Student Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Swainsboro, Emanuel County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 20-hour median for health center sites in Emanuel County.

EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER runs 24 other listed locations.

HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.

GLP-1 coverage at EGSC Student Health Center

Part B pays for the visit at EGSC Student Health Center under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.

HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1861369464.

Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.

  • Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
  • Which Medicare plans do you take?
  • What documents precede a prior authorization?

Insurance and Medicare at EGSC Student Health Center

EGSC Student Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.

Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

EGSC Student Health Center is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:

Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.

  • Primary care for all ages
  • Behavioral health and substance use care
  • Preventive dental care
  • Laboratory and diagnostic services

Getting there and what to expect

EGSC Student Health Center is at 131 College Cir, Swainsboro, GA, 30401-3643, Emanuel County.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Swainsboro measures 72 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at eghc.org.

Call 912-678-5507 before travelling.

  • Medicare card and any Part D card
  • Photo ID
  • Current medications and doses
  • Recent labs or prescriber notes
  • Income and household size, for the fee scale

Other options near EGSC Student Health Center

The nearest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER site is East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit in Swainsboro, 1.4 miles away.

East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. in Swainsboro is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is East Georgia Healthcare Center - Wadley, listed under Community Care Access, 19.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Emanuel County carries 8 listings.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near EGSC Student Health Center
ResourceTypeDistance
East Georgia Health Center Mobile UnitSame network · Swainsboro1.4 mi
East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc.Same network · Swainsboro1.4 mi
Mobile Eye ClinicSame network · Swainsboro1.4 mi
East Georgia Healthcare CenterSame network · Swainsboro1.6 mi
Swainsboro Elementary SchoolSame network · Swainsboro1.6 mi
Emanuel County InstituteSame network · Twin City9 mi
East Georgia Healthcare Center - WadleyCommunity Care Access · Wadley19.6 mi
East Georgia Health Care Center - MetterCommunity Care Access · Metter19.9 mi
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC.Community Care Access · Wrightsville26.1 mi
Community Health Care Systems, Inc. Johnson County SchoolsCommunity Care Access · Wrightsville26.2 mi
East Georgia Health Care Center - VidaliaCommunity Care Access · Vidalia27.5 mi
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTERCommunity Care Access · Tennille37.5 mi
Community Health Care Systems Administration and Specialty ServicesCommunity Care Access · Sandersville38.9 mi
SANDERSVILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CTRCommunity Care Access · Sandersville40 mi

Common questions

Questions about EGSC Student Health Center

Does EGSC Student Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

EGSC Student Health Center carries NPI 1861369464, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 912-678-5507 to confirm.

What kind of site is EGSC Student Health Center?

HRSA records EGSC Student Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at EGSC Student Health Center?

HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at EGSC Student Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 912-678-5507 for open days.

Where is EGSC Student Health Center?

EGSC Student Health Center is at 131 College Cir, Swainsboro, GA, 30401-3643, Emanuel County. The area measures 72 people per square mile. Emanuel County holds 8 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at EGSC Student Health Center?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what EGSC Student Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 912-678-5507 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER locations near EGSC Student Health Center?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER sites to EGSC Student Health Center and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.

What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Georgia?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.