Compassionate Healthcare
for the Uninsured
AWC is a non-profit health clinic in Athens, Georgia, that provides free, comprehensive healthcare to low- to no income members of the Northeast Georgia community who have no health insurance.
Our Mission
We believe healthcare should be accessible for everyone. We remove traditional barriers to treatment and provide the highest standard of comprehensive care, delivered with compassion and respect in a supportive environment.
Our Team
Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals has over 100 years of combined experience working in free and charitable clinics. Their expertise and commitment to public service improves the well-being of our patients and our community.
About AWC
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Organization
We have been providing healthcare services to the uninsured for over 30 years, expanding our providers and services to better serve our patients and the community.
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Patients
We remove traditional barriers to accessible healthcare and empower our patients with the knowledge and tools they need to determine their own health outcomes.
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Volunteers
We have an amazing group of volunteer providers, interns, and personnel that give their time and talents to give back to the community and impact lives.
Our Services
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Acute Care →
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Hepatitis C Treatment →
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Primary Care →
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Prescription Medications →
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Dental Care →
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Vision Care →
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Lab/Bloodwork →
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Women's Health →
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Behavioral Health →
What’s Happening at AWC
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Provider Spotlight
Dr. Nadine Forche of Five Points Eye Care has "opened our eyes" to the impact one person can have on the lives of so many. Read our interview with Dr. Forche and learn how she became involved with the Clinic, what she's gleaned from her work with AWC's staff and patients, and why she makes giving back to the community a regular part of her medical practice.
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Volunteer Spotlight
It's rare to find a community partner who can give the gift of sight to a patient in need: meet Dr. Jing Dong of the Georgia Center for Sight. His philanthropic collaboration with AWC's Vision Care program demonstrates how compassion and professional expertise can come together to build a stronger and healthier community in Northeast Georgia.
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Donor Spotlight
What do you get when you cross an aquatic ecologist with an obstetrician-gynecologist? A healthy community, that's what! Read our interview about how local citizens Amy and Rick Rosemond and their charitable organization the Yellow Roses Fund support the mission of AWC by providing generous contributions to its Prescription Medications program.
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Patient Story
Yeimi —
Type II Diabetes
Listen to Yeimi’s inspiring video testimonial about her experience receiving treatment for Type II diabetes from the professional care team at Athens Wellness Clinic.
