federally qualified health center site

Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School — Jonesboro, Georgia

About Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School

Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Jonesboro, Clayton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

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 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Clayton County.

SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. runs 15 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 Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School

Part B pays for the visit at Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School 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 SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC.; confirm billing before a first visit.

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 Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School

Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School 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

Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School 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

Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School is at 178 Lee St, Jonesboro, GA, 30236-3524, Clayton County.

Jonesboro measures 1,870 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.

Call 404-688-1350 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 Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School

The nearest SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. site is Southside Medical Center - Riverdale clinic in Riverdale, 4.2 miles away.

Southside Medical Center Stockbridge clinic in Stockbridge is the next one out, 5.1 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is The Family Health Centers at Morrow, listed under Community Care Access, 3.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Clayton County carries 8 listings.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School
ResourceTypeDistance
Southside Medical Center - Riverdale clinicSame network · Riverdale4.2 mi
Southside Medical Center Stockbridge clinicSame network · Stockbridge5.1 mi
Southside Medical Center - Forest Park ClinicSame network · Forest Park6.7 mi
SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - Lovejoy Medical CenterSame network · Hampton6.7 mi
Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Huie Elementary SchoolSame network · Forest Park7.9 mi
SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - East Point ClinicSame network · Atlanta10.6 mi
The Family Health Centers at MorrowCommunity Care Access · Morrow3.4 mi
AMBER D MCKENZIE NPTelehealth · Riverdale4.1 mi
LAQUANDA SPINCE NPTelehealth · Stockbridge7.3 mi
The Family Health Center at North Clayton High SchoolCommunity Care Access · Atlanta7.5 mi
The Family Health Centers at Love T. Nolan School BaseCommunity Care Access · Atlanta7.8 mi
The Family Health Center at Banneker School-Based Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Atlanta10.3 mi
The Family Health Center at College Park School-BasedCommunity Care Access · Atlanta10.8 mi
The Family Health Centers of GA dba McDonough Children's SpecialistsCommunity Care Access · McDonough12.5 mi
Mercy Care at CHRIS 180Community Care Access · Atlanta14.1 mi
MedCura McNairCommunity Care Access · Decatur14.2 mi

Common questions

Questions about Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School

Does Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 404-688-1350 to confirm.

What kind of site is Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School?

HRSA records Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 404-688-1350 for open days.

Where is Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School?

Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School is at 178 Lee St, Jonesboro, GA, 30236-3524, Clayton County. The area measures 1,870 people per square mile. Clayton County holds 8 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 404-688-1350 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. locations near Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. sites to Southside Medical Center School Based Health Center at Lee Elementary School 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.