Category: Community Resources
Children’s Medical Services- Gainesville
www.floridahealth.gov/individual-family-health/child-infant-youth/special-health-care-needs/cms/
Children’s Medical Services (CMS) is a collection of programs for eligible children with special needs. Each one of our programs and services are family-centered and designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs.
Children's Medical Services: (850) 245-4201
UF Health North Central Early Steps Program: (800) 334-1447
1701 S.W. 16th Avenue
Building B
Gainesville, FL 32608
Bradford County Health Department
County Health Departments provide primary care, pediatrics, family planning, HIV/AIDS services, and immunizations for individuals who are uninsured or under-insured. Fees are based on a sliding scale depending on income.
(904) 964-7732
1801 N Temple Avenue
Starke, FL 32091
Aza Health
Azalea Health provides primary and preventative care for qualified clients. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Must provide proof of income.
(386) 684-4914
1213 State Road 20 W.
Interlachen, FL 32148
Archer Family Health Care
A service of UF College of Nursing provides Primary Care services for adults and children. Participating providers of Aetna, Avmed, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Health Care, Medicare, and Medicaid. Uninsured patients are seen on a sliding fee scale determined by income and family size based on the Federal Governments Poverty Guideline. Patients are seen by appointment, walk in, and same day appointments.
Leanne Sanders, RHC-CP, CPB, Practice Manager
(352) 265-2550
16939 SW 13th Avenue
Archer, FL 32618
Alachua County Health Department
County Health Departments provide primary care, pediatrics, family planning, HIV/AIDS services, and immunizations for individuals who are uninsured or under-insured. Fees are based on a sliding scale depending on income.
Office: (352) 334-7900
To make an immunization appointment: (352) 334-7910
224 SE 24th St.
Gainesville, FL 32641
Alachua County CHOICES Program
alachuacounty.us/Depts/CSS/Choices/Pages/Choices.aspx
A health services program designed to help working uninsured residents of Alachua County stay healthy. Eligibility Guidelines: Age 18 – 64, US citizen or permanent resident, Alachua County resident, employed 20 hours a week or more, limited household income, and not eligible for health insurance (Private, Medicaid, Medicare or VA Benefits).
Trelany Pennington
(352) 264-6707
218 SE 24th Street
Gainesville, FL 32641
Ronald McDonald House of Gainesville
Provides temporary housing, basic amenities, and support to families with critically ill children treated at area medical facilities.
Healthcare Hospitality Network
Member houses provide lodging and support services to patients, families, and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from home.
(800) 318-8861
Safe & Comforting Massage for All
Offering therapeutic massage with skills in Deep Tissue, Connective Tissue, Polarity, MPS Scar & Pain Management Therapy, Warm Bamboo Fusion, Oncology Massage (safely works with Cancer and Mastectomy/Lymphedema Risk Patients)
Manual Lymphatic Drainage with Complete Decongestive Therapy
Integrative Therapies include: Aroma Therapy, Reiki, Oneness Blessing/Deeksha
Handicap Accessible office.
Lily is active and passionate in educating women on the risks and prevention of Lymphedema. She now offers a Lymphedema Risk Management MLD package that is affordable to all women. As a member of FSMTA and The Society For Oncology Massage, she actively volunteers in our community.
Lily Van Halen
lily@advancedmassageworks.com
(352) 278-1025
1810 NW 6th Street
Suite F
Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Health & Fitness Cancer Recovery Program
Our free 4-week program is designed specifically for those newer to exercise or those looking for a gentle, supportive way to feel like themselves again. We focus on making you feel comfortable from day one, helping you find success in small wins, and building the confidence to live a more active life.
Your Path to Feeling Better:
- The Personal Consultation: Meet one-on-one with a GHF Fitness Specialist to map out a 4-week plan that respects your restrictions and honors your pace.
- A Gentle Start: Progress gradually through a mix of strength training, cardio, and soothing pool, stretch, and Tai Chi classes tailored to your current capacity.
- The Recovery Suite: Ease treatment-related aches in our sauna, steam room, and warm therapy pool, or find refreshment in the cold pool.
- Weekly Support: Stay encouraged with weekly check-ins to adjust your plan as you get stronger.
Don’t let treatment-related fatigue define your days. Rebuild your strength, experience a renewed sense of empowerment, and discover what your body is capable of in a welcoming environment. Contact Debbie Lee at 352.692.2115 or Debbie.Lee@ghfc.com to get started.