If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Location: ABAC’s Health Center is located in the Health Sciences building at the rear of the building on the first floor.
Who can be seen? Students will need to be enrolled in the current semester and can be living on campus or be a commuter.
Appointments: Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are highly advisable.
Be sure to take your insurance information to your visit. You will be responsible for all charges, co-pays, or deductible amounts that result from your visit to an emergency room or urgent care facility.
Phone: 229.391.5030
Email: healthcenter@abac.edu
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Closed daily 12:00 – 1:00 pm for lunch
Health Center Treats:
Acute/episodic issues:
- Colds/flu; sore throats; seasonal allergies; upper respiratory infections; nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
- Ear and eye infections; urinary tract infections; rashes/minor skin conditions; minor sports injuries (sprains/strains)
- Sexually transmitted infections and other common acute illnesses
Other services provided:
- Contraception
- Birth Control Pills
- Condoms
- Flu Vaccination
- Tdap Vaccinations
- Hepatitis B Vaccinations
Health Center Does Not Treat:
- Chronic Conditions
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- ADHD medications
- Seizure meds or any chronic condition medication refills
- Chronic Care Injections
- Allergy shots – Xolair, etc.
- Hormonal shots, testosterone, estrogen, etc.
- Humira, etc.
- Travel Immunizations
We will gladly make a referral to a local physician, clinic or health department to meet these needs.
Service Provided / Fee Structure
- Visit is covered by Student Health Fee (no charge from provider for service)
- Visit as often as needed as long as the patient is a student for that semester
- Low Cost Lab Testing - Tests done in house: Strep; Flu; COVID; Mono; Urinalysis; Urine Pregnancy; Fingerstick Blood Sugar, etc.; Quest Laboratories (labs sent out): Blood Draw; Cultures; STI's; Titers
- Low Cost Medications - May pay at completion of service by cash or card; May apply to Stallions Account
- Charges may apply to cover costs of some medical supplies, lab tests, and medications
- Insurance accepted but not required
- No Balance Billing
Immunizations
To attend classes at ABAC per the USG Board of Regents and ABAC policy, all students must meet the established immunization requirements. Additional immunizations are highly recommended by the CDC. More information is available on the CDC website. Your immunization report can be returned in multiple ways.
Choose from one of the following immunization form methods:
Options
- Obtain documentation of your immunization history from your physician’s office or your county health department. Take a clear picture with your cell phone and email it to healthcenter@abac.edu.
- Mail or fax your immunization history to: ABAC Health Center . ABAC 52 . 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793 . Fax 229-391-5031.
Insurance
The mission of The Counseling Center is to foster the development and emotional well-being of ABAC students through personal behavioral health counseling. The Counseling Center provides personal counseling, group counseling, prevention and outreach, consultation, and crisis response across the ABAC Tifton and Bainbridge locations. To learn more about the ABAC Counseling Center, please visit the Counseling Center website at https://www.abac.edu/counseling-center. Students who want to make an appointment to meet with one of the licensed counselors should email counseling@abac.edu or call 229-391-5135.
After Hours Local Clinics
Southwell Medical Center (aka: Tift Regional Medical Center)
Emergency Room (open 24 hours)
901 18th Street, Tifton GA 31794
ER LINE: 229-353-6185
Main Hospital Line: 229-382-7120
Southwell Medical Express Care
Urgent Care
2225 US Highway 41 North; First Floor, Tifton, Ga 31794
229-391-4080
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday: 7:30am-7:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00am-3:00pm
CareConnect Urgent Care
Urgent Care
1805 North Tift Ave., Suite D Tifton, GA 31794
229-382-5554
Hours of Operation
Monday- Sunday: 9:00am- 8:00pm
Peachtree Immediate Care
Urgent Care
1430 Hwy 82 West Suite 105, Tifton, Ga 31794
229-388-0266
Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday: 7:30am-7:30pm
Saturday: 8:30am- 5:00pm
Sunday: Closed
Physician Directory and Specialists in the Tifton Area
Emotional Support
The mission of The Counseling Center is to foster the development and emotional well-being of ABAC students through personal behavioral health counseling. The Counseling Center provides personal counseling, group counseling, prevention and outreach, consultation, and crisis response across the ABAC Tifton and Bainbridge locations. To learn more about the ABAC Counseling Center, please visit the Counseling Center website at https://www.abac.edu/counseling-center. Students who want to make an appointment to meet with one of the licensed counselors should email counseling@abac.edu or call 229-391-5135.