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ADULTS
Adult Health Services
Primary Care Medical
Services
Physical examination,
health screening, laboratory services, some prescription medicines,
x-ray referrals, well and sick care, medical follow-up, referral to
specialists, immunizations and treatment of sexually transmitted
diseases. The Primary Care Program cannot pay for hospitalization
or delivery of babies. Services are available in Crystal River,
Inverness and Lecanto offices.
Eligibility:
Currently open to new patients.
Central Appointment Scheduling: (352) 527-0247
Appointments
scheduled for all 3 service sites.
Fasting blood sugars are available for a fee of $10.00,
Monday-Friday, 8-9AM in all clinic locations. No appointment
is necessary
Education
Diabetic Classes
Free Diabetic classes are
offered every Monday from 9-10 AM in the Lecanto office. These
classes are open to anyone interested in attending.
Cost
Services are free if you meet the income eligibility requirements or
if you have
Medicaid
or Medipass with Citrus County Health
Department.
Recommendations for Adult Immunizations
(If you are traveling out of the country, please call 527-0068 ext 240
or 304
for more information.)
 Tetanus,
diphtheria - 1 dose every 10 years; for severe wounds, get booster if
last dose more than 5 years prior.
Influenza- Annually for those over age 50 and for those with medical
or occupational and household indications.
Pneumococcal - For those under age 65, 1 dose for persons with medical
or other indications; for those age 65 and older, 1 dose for those
with no prior vaccination; revaccinate if last dose before age 65 and
more than 5 years has passed.
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis A, Measles-Mumps-Rubella, Varicella
(Chickenpox), Meningococcal vaccines may be indicated for some adults.
Call 527-0068 ext 240 for more information.
Travel
Immunizations
We provide information
on immunizations and safe practices for travelers; many vaccines can
be administered in our clinic. There is a fee for these vaccines.
To save time before a clinic visit, call 527-0068 ext 240 ,288 or
304
for an individualized consultation.
We Care Program
The Citrus County We Care program provides free medical assistance
to uninsured individuals whose household incomes are below 200% of
the Federal Poverty Level. The program has healthcare providers who
volunteer their time to see eligible patients; however, not all
specialties are available. Individuals must have a referral from a
primary healthcare provider or must be able to establish a need for
care. An eligibility interview must be completed at the Citrus
County Health Department.
For more information, please call the We Care Coordinator at
(352)
726-1731.
Other
Links:
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Citrus County Web Page
Bay News 9
Citrus County Mosquito Control
Seven Rivers Regional
Citrus Memorial Hospital
Hospice
