Community health centers in Lamar County, AL
1 health center. Community health center: 1. 2 more within 25 miles.
- Whatley Health Services at Vernon(205) 695‑0450Community health center · Vernon · 141 2nd Ave NW · Sliding fee scale
Nearby: Community health centers within 25 miles
- Access School Health-Hamilton17 mi · Hamilton, MS
- Access School Health-Hatley23 mi · Amory, MS
Nearest emergency rooms
- Fayette Medical Center17 mi · Fayette, AL
- North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion20 mi · Winfield, AL
- Bmh-Golden Triangle24 mi · Columbus, MS
Common questions
How many community health centers are in Lamar County, Alabama?
Our directory lists 1 health center in Lamar County: Whatley Health Services at Vernon.
Is there a health center with a sliding fee scale in Lamar County?
Yes. HRSA lists Whatley Health Services at Vernon in its Health Center Program. These health centers must offer discounts based on income and serve patients regardless of ability to pay.
Where is the nearest emergency room to Lamar County?
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare data, near Lamar County: Fayette Medical Center, Fayette (17 mi), North Mississippi Health Services - South Marion, Winfield (20 mi) and Bmh-Golden Triangle, Columbus (24 mi). In a medical emergency, call 911.
Community health centers offer primary care (checkups, care when you are sick, and often dental, mental health and pharmacy services) to everyone in their area. Health centers in the federal Health Center Program (HRSA) must offer discounts based on income, called a sliding fee scale, and must serve patients whether or not they have insurance or can pay.
Sources: HRSA Health Center Service Delivery and Look-Alike Sites (retrieved 2026-11-13); CMS Federally Qualified Health Center Enrollments (updated 2026-10-19, retrieved 2026-11-13); NPI Registry monthly file, NPPES (updated 2026-11-01, retrieved 2026-11-07). Methodology