federally qualified health center site
East Jackson Women's Health Center — Jackson, Tennessee
About East Jackson Women's Health Center
East Jackson Women's Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Jackson, Madison County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Madison County.
CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 14 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 East Jackson Women's Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at East Jackson Women's 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 CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES 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 East Jackson Women's Health Center
East Jackson Women's Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,482,703 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-801-0044; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
East Jackson Women's 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
East Jackson Women's Health Center is at 1104 Whitehall St, Jackson, TN, 38301-3730, Madison County.
Jackson measures 2,194 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 731-213-6899 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 East Jackson Women's Health Center
The nearest CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC site is East Jackson Health Center in Jackson, 1 mile away.
Raleigh Health Center in Memphis is the next one out, 69.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Henderson Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 13.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Madison County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Jackson Health Center | Same network · Jackson | 1 mi |
| Raleigh Health Center | Same network · Memphis | 69.6 mi |
| Hickory Hill Health Center | Same network · Memphis | 74 mi |
| Broad Avenue Dental Center | Same network · Memphis | 74.5 mi |
| BROAD AVENUE HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Memphis | 74.6 mi |
| East High School Based Health Center | Same network · Memphis | 74.6 mi |
| Henderson Health Center | Community Care Access · Henderson | 13.8 mi |
| Gibson County Community Health Center, TDH | Community Care Access · Trenton | 23.9 mi |
| Hardeman County Community Health Center Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Bolivar | 28.2 mi |
| Hardeman County Community Health Center Women & Children's Center | Community Care Access · Bolivar | 28.2 mi |
| HARDEMAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Bolivar | 28.2 mi |
| School Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Bolivar | 28.5 mi |
| Lifespan Adamsville | Community Care Access · Adamsville | 36.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Jackson Women's Health Center
Does East Jackson Women's Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Jackson Women's Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 731-213-6899 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Jackson Women's Health Center?
HRSA records East Jackson Women's Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Jackson Women's Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at East Jackson Women's Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 731-213-6899 for open days.
Where is East Jackson Women's Health Center?
East Jackson Women's Health Center is at 1104 Whitehall St, Jackson, TN, 38301-3730, Madison County. The area measures 2,194 people per square mile. Madison County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Jackson Women's Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Jackson Women's Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 731-213-6899 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near East Jackson Women's Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHRIST COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to East Jackson Women's 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 Tennessee?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Tennessee formularies free at 1-877-801-0044.