Pediatric Resources


ALAS Pediatric Clinic

Free, student run, physician supervised clinic promoting the health and well-being of the underserved children of the Augusta community by cultivating collaboration and learning amongst health care providers. Serves uninsured and underinsured children and teens under 18 years of age in Augusta. GA by providing free wellness check-ups, sports physicals and sick check-ups, and laboratory exams.    

Appointments or walk-ins accepted. The clinic is open every second and fourth Wednesday of the month excluding holidays from 5-8pm at Centro Medico

https://www.alas-csra.org/pediatric-clinic-2

904 Merry St, Augusta, GA 30904

706-250-1267


Georgia Maternal Child Health Coordinator Locator

For locating public health programs and services in their area serving the health needs of women and children. Contact information for birthing hospitals, public health district programs and initiatives (Women's Health, Regional Perinatal Centers, Perinatal Case Management (PCM), Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), Children 1st, Babies Can't Wait (BCW), Children's Medical Services (CMS), Oral Health, Home Visiting and GAAC Autism Specialty Clinics).

https://sendss.state.ga.us/sendss/!mch.coord_search


Children 1st

Single point of entry for all DPH Child Health programs and services for children, birth - 5 years old, and links eligible children to early intervention services, as well as other public health programs and community-based resources.

All referrals made to DPH Child Health programs including Babies Can’t Wait (BCW), Children’s Medical Services (CMS), Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI), and 1st Care must be made through Children 1st. 

More information about referral forms, criteria, programs offered here: https://dph.georgia.gov/children1st


Children’s Medical Services

Statewide program supporting children (birth – 21) with special health care needs and their families. Children’s Medical Services provides assistance to eligible families and young adults with accessing timely and affordable health care services as well as needed resources within their communities such as Genetic Counseling, Inpatient/Outpatient Hospitalization, Durable Medical Equipment, Medications and Supplies, Diagnostic Testing. 

Some eligible condition include: 

  • Asthma, cystic fibrosis, and other lung disorders

  • Some hearing disorders

  • Neurological and neurosurgery disorders including seizures, benign tumors, hydrocephalus, and others

  • Orthopedic and/or neuromuscular disorders including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, scoliosis, clubfeet, congenital or traumatic amputations of limbs, and others

  • Visual disorders including cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus, and others

  • Diabetes and other endocrine and genetic disorders

  • Craniofacial anomalies (including cleft lip/palate)

  • Congenital cardiac conditions

Call 706-667-4400 for more information


Parent to Parent of Georiga

Services to children and youth with disabilities and their families. Services include an on-line data base of various resources locally, educational trainings for parents and parent support program.

http://p2pga.org

Special Needs Database: http://p2pga.org/index.php/database

1-800-229-2038


Babies Can’t Wait (BCW) 

Georgia statewide interagency service delivery system for children from birth to three years old. This program ensures that families have access to the services they need to enhance their child’s development such as audiology, family training, occupational, speech and physical therapy, special instruction and help with transportation. Eligibility based upon either a medical diagnosis, which has a high probability of leading to developmental delay or the question of a significant developmental delay.

More information: https://dph.georgia.gov/babies-cant-wait

Locate a nearby BCW: https://sendss.state.ga.us/sendss/!mch.coord_search

Referral form to be submitted to the local BCW: https://ecphd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NEW-Children1st_ScreeningRefForm-04-2018.pdf


Augusta Partnership for Children

Free/low-cost health services for children up to 21 years old including check-ups, immunizations, and dental care. 

https://augustapartnership.org/

(706) 721-5437 


Resilient Teens Initiative

Addresses Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), resilience, and trauma-informed care in teens 13-19 through the teaching and building of resiliency skills among teens in the CSRA, educating the community on the impacts of trauma, and strengthening support for programs and services Resilient Teens aims to improve the resiliency of individuals and families.

For more information, please contact Candice Hillman at (706)833-1454 or chillman@augustapartnership.org


Childhood Safety and Injury Prevention

Smoke detectors, bicycle helmets, and information on water, car, household and other safety available 

https://www.safekids.org/

(706) 721-7606 


Lead Abatement

Women who are pregnant or individuals who have children under the age of six living may qualify for the Augusta Lead Hazard Reduction Program

Call the City of Augusta’s Housing & Community Development

Department at 706-821-1797 or Georgia Department of Public Health at 706-667-4329

Or go online to www.augustaga.gov/68/housing-development or www.ecphd.com/lead



American Academy of Pediatrics – GA Chapter

The official website of the American Academy of Pediatrics for parents on accurate, trusted and up-to-date information on issues regarding infants, children and adolescents.

http://www.gaaap.org/