ABOUT US

1513 Dean St. Rome, Georgia 

Hours of Operation are:
all day THURSDAY and FRIDAY
10:00 to 5:00
and SATURDAY noon to 5:00
some evenings by appointment

For appointments
(706) 232-3408
 please leave a message if no answer
Fax (706)
622-6682

e-mail
info@womenareworthit.org

Rome Health Care Resources--DRAFT



    
Are you . . .Uninsured in Floyd County?

Finding affordable, quality health care in Rome, GA can be a difficult task.
W.O.R.T.H. has started a resource guide for Floyd County, this is the DRAFT index.
The full documents and brochures can be accessed here http://alturl.com/itkd (not all are linked)
We only want to post agencies with some connection to affordable healthcare resources.
If you would like to have your agency listed or you have new information,
please e-mail to marilyn@womenareworthit.org
or mail to the clinic and I will scan and post your information.
 

CAUTION  This information should only be used as a guide to understanding local available resources
and
cannot substitute for evaluation or advice by a health professional.
Many local available resources are not included here yet.

NEW!! MEDICAID program for women ages 18-44


Contents

  1. 1 General health care information
  2. 2 PAYING FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE
    1. 2.1 Georgia Guide to Finding Health Insurance Coverage
    2. 2.2 DHR Application for Benefits TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid
    3. 2.3 COMPASS     https://compass.ga.gov/selfservice/  to see if you are eligible for: Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid, Child Care, WIC, Energy Assistance, TEFAP, Child Support Services, Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, or Aging Services.
    4. 2.4 If your health care bills occurred as a result of a crime:
  3. 3 Paying for your Medicines
  4. 4 Advocates for your Health Care Rights
  5. 5 LOW COST OR FREE Health Care Resources in Floyd County & surrounding areas
    1. 5.1 Free Clinic of Rome (706) 234-1331 provides basic health care services for residents of Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk Counties who are uninsured and meet the income eligibility guidelines (200% or less of federal poverty).  Patient must schedule an eligibility appointment prior to receiving medical care.
      1. 5.1.1 Search: Free Clinics of Georgia www.gfcn.org 
      2. 5.1.2 Bartow Health Access 678-535-7216
      3. 5.1.3 Bartow Custom Care 770-606-0611, $40.00 for routine office visit
      4. 5.1.4 Cedartown/ Polk Primary Care Clinic  770-749-2511508 N. Main Street  Cedartown, GA 30125  Phone: 770-749-2511
      5. 5.1.5 Mableton Luke’s Place  www.lukesplaceclinic.org
      6. 5.1.6 We Care Clinic at Family Practice ? 706.509.3340 ? not taking new patients
      7. 5.1.7 Women of W.O.R.T.H., Inc.  women's health care  (706)232-3408 Affordable women's health care, Pap smears, birth control, management of abnormal Pap smears
      8. 5.1.8 Floyd County Clinic (706) 296-6500, (the number on the brochure is wrong).
      9. 5.1.9 Floyd County Health Department (706) 295-6123
      10. 5.1.10 MedCare walk-in clinic, $35.00 office visit  770-773-9902, 14-B Legacy Way, Adairsville  770-773-9902
      11. 5.1.11 MediQuick, $50.00 office visit (706) 232-6022   109 Redmond Rd NW, Rome, GA 30165
      12. 5.1.12 Smart ER Clinix (706) 291-2999, 18 Riverbend Dr. Rome 
      13. 5.1.13 The East Clinic (770) 505-0533,  539 Hardee Street Dallas, GA 30132-4711  (770) 505-0533
      14. 5.1.14 Urgent Cares (not low cost!!)  
      15. 5.1.15 Veterans Health Care Chateau Drive (706) 235-6581
      16. 5.1.16 AIDS Resource Council Rome, (706) 290-9098 315 W. 10th St. (in Free Clinic Building).
      17. 5.1.17 Free HIV testing & ARC of Rome gets food for delivery to AIDS patients through Open Hand in Atlanta, 
      18. 5.1.18 Colonoscopy help: Magnolia- a Rome based non-profit to help pay for a colonoscopy
      19. 5.1.19 Laboratory Work- Order your own labs:  http://www.ineedlabs.com/
  6. 6 WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE RESOURCES IN ROME
    1. 6.1 Getting a Pregnancy Test
    2. 6.2 Right to Life Crisis Pregnancy Centers Alert!!!
    3. 6.3 Pregnancy tests are available at every health department
    4. 6.4 health departments may not deny services to you if you cannot pay
    5. 6.5 Birth Control Access
    6. 6.6   PAP SMEARS       
    7. 6.7 Paying for Your Pap Smear-affordable resources in Georgia
    8. 6.8 IF YOUR PAP SMEAR IS ABNORMAL
    9. 6.9        MAMMOGRAM RESOURCESWhen do you need a Mammogram (and how often)?
      1. 6.9.1 Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (Georgia)– Free mammograms, serving women in every county in Georgia.  To access services, call your local county public health department. Information regarding the program may also be obtained from the Division of Public Health, Screening and Treatment Program by email cabroom@dhr.state.ga.us or  (404) 657-3156.
      2. 6.9.2 The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program program provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screening to women who don't have health insurance. Contact the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).
      3. 6.9.3 USPTF RECOMMENDATION  
      4. 6.9.4 ACOG recommendation
      5. 6.9.5 Breast Cancer Information – Susan G. Komen Foundation    800- I’M AWARE 1-800-462-9273 www.komenatlanta.org.
      6. 6.9.6 Cancer Screening Program
      7. 6.9.7 Resources for mammograms in the Atlanta area http://www.komenatlanta.org/resourceguide/local.html
      8. 6.9.8 Coosa Diagnostics (706) 378-0611
      9. 6.9.9 Redmond Breast Center-during October $99.00, (706) 802-3890
      10. 6.9.10 Floyd (706) 509-6840 discount upfront =$120.00, apply for financial assistance-up to 60% off
      11. 6.9.11 Piedmont Hospital Free application , more info:  Suzette Wheeler at 404-352-1409, ex 304.
      12. 6.9.12 http://www.piedmonthospital.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000225
      13. 6.9.13 The Center for Black Women's Wellness (Atlanta) (404) 688-9202
      14. 6.9.14 Bone Health   getting screened.
      15. 6.9.15 Menopause Resources  
  7. 7 DENTAL, EYE CARE and ORTHOPEDIC RESOURCES
  8. 8 Becoming an Empowered Patient
    1. 8.1 Keeping yourself Healthy
      1. 8.1.1 Men:  Stay Healthy at any Age
      2. 8.1.2 Women:  Stay Healthy at any Age
      3. 8.1.3 Keeping your Weight healthy in Rome
      4. 8.1.4 Healthy Weight- Calculate your BMIWeight and waist measurement toolsThrive Facebook Thrive (706) 232-4268Weight Watchers http://www.weightwatchers.com to find a meeting near you     or Weight Watchers Online
  9. 9   Domestic Violence    Georgia Hotline  1-800-33-HAVEN  National Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
  10. 10 Sexual Assault  North West Georgia 24-HOUR Crisis Hotline Number:  (866) 655-8625
  11. 11 Mental Health Care Resources  GEORGIA CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE 1-800-715-4225
  12. 12  Substance Abuse Assistance
  13. 13 Specific Disease resources (STD’s, high blood pressure, Cancer, HIV, etc.)
  14. 14 Sexually Transmitted Infections
  15. 15 SOCIAL PROBLEMS WHICH AFFECT YOUR HEALTH
    1. 15.1 1/14/2011 Georgia has additional funding to help eligible individuals needing utility assistance. For more information, please go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/ or call 1-866-674-6327. Find your local/state LIHEAP agency at http://www.heatga.org/assistance/assistance.asp or call 678-406-0212.
  16. 16 SPECIAL POPULATIONS
    1. 16.1 Women in JailLGBTQ PERSONS
      1. 16.1.1 Your Health Care Rights if you are in jail
    2. 16.2 The DEAF
      1. 16.2.1   DISABLED PERSONS
  17. 17   IMMIGRANT WOMEN
    1. 17.1     THE ELDERLY
      1. 17.1.1        TEENAGERS
  18. 18 Appendix

General health care information

211 Resource Guide

211 Quick Resource guide   Dial 211 

            (706) 232-0210  
http://www.floydcountyga.org/211_information.htm

PAYING FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE

  • Understanding Medicaid

    • Medicaid Eligibility Criteria

    • Medicaid:  Women’s Health for treatment of breast & cervical cancer & cancer precursors

    • Medicaid for WOMEN Family Planning & women's preventive health care services
    • Georgia Medicaid for Workers with Disabilities

    • RSM Right from the Start Medicaid, pregnancy & children

      • Aged, blind or disabled individuals who have Medicare Part A (hospital) insurance, and have income less than 100%
        of the federal poverty level and limited resources. Medicaid will pay the Medicare premiums (A&B), coinsurance and deductibles only.

    • Low Income Medicaid

      • Adults and children who meet standards of old AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) program.

    • Hospice Medicaid

      • Terminally ill individuals who are not expected to live more than six months may be eligible. Recipients must agree to receive hospice
        services through a Medicaid participating hospice care provider.

    • Medically Needy Medicaid

      • Pregnant women, children, aged, blind, and disabled individuals whose family income exceeds the established income limit may be
        eligible; allows a person to use incurred/unpaid medical bills to "spend down" the difference between their income and the income limit to become eligible.

    • Nursing Home Medicaid

    • SSI Recipients

      • Aged, blind or disabled individuals who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

    • Aged, Blind or Disabled Medicaid

    • Georgia Medicaid for Workers with Disabiliites
      • GMWD offers participants an opportunity to earn more income without the risk of losing health care coverage.
    • Community Care

      • Aged, blind or disabled individuals who need regular nursing care and personal services but can stay at home with special community care services.

  • Negotiating Health Care Costs

  • CARE credit-- Health Care financing:  BE CAREFUL ABOUT FINANCING HEALTH CARE!

  • Cancer State Aid

    • cancer treatment to uninsured and under-insured, low-income Georgians who have cancer and would benefit most from treatment.
      Applicants must have an income at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

    • Patients must make application through the participating Cancer State Aid facility from which treatment is being received.

  • Floyd County Clinic (706) 296-6500, (the phone number on the brochure is wrong).  (see clinics, below)

    • Georgia Cares

      • Insurance information and assistance:  Volunteer-based Program that provides free, unbiased and factual information
        and assistance to Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries and their caregivers about Medicare, Medicaid and related health insurance issues

      • 1-800-669-8387

    • Hospital Accountability Project  Your Hospital’s Report

    • If you go to the Emergency Room, but can’t pay for your health care:

      Paying for your Medicines

      Advocates for your Health Care Rights

      LOW COST OR FREE Health Care Resources in Floyd County & surrounding areas

        • Free Clinic of Rome (706) 234-1331 provides basic health care services for residents of Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk Counties who are uninsured
          and meet the income eligibility guidelines (200% or less of federal poverty).  Patient must schedule an eligibility appointment prior to receiving medical care.

        • Search: Free Clinics of Georgia www.gfcn.org 

        • Bartow Health Access 678-535-7216

        • Bartow Custom Care 770-606-0611, $40.00 for routine office visit

          • 962 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy, (attached to Cartersville Medical Ctr)

        • Cedartown/ Polk Primary Care Clinic  770-749-2511
          508 N. Main Street
            Cedartown, GA 30125  Phone: 770-749-2511

        • Mableton Luke’s Place  www.lukesplaceclinic.org

        • We Care Clinic at Family Practice ? 706.509.3340 ? not taking new patients

        • Women of W.O.R.T.H., Inc.  women's health care  (706)232-3408
          Affordable women's health care
          , Pap smears, birth control, management of abnormal Pap smears

          • Free HIV testing, Free condoms, Free pregnancy tests, Free health care access information
            (706)232-3408  1513 Dean St. across from E. Central Elementary School
            A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health status of women in Georgia.
            W.O.R.T.H. stands for Women's Organization for Reproductive and Total Health care.

          • Wellness on Wheels 404.501.7175.

          • sponsored by DeKalb Medical Center --the van offers services including mammograms, immunizations
            and BP screenings.
            You must have an appointment to receive a mammogram through Wellness on Wheels
            To schedule appointments for this mammography service-call 404.501.7175.

          • Floyd County Health Department (706) 295-6123

            • The Doctor's Clinic in the health department for women's health care-ask for it by name

            • Your local public health dept- legal requirements   

            • Your Board of Health member's responsibilities

          • MedCare walk-in clinic, $35.00 office visit  770-773-9902, 14-B Legacy Way, Adairsville  770-773-9902

          • $35.00 for office visit  Dr. Joseph Bishop, Calhoun, 100 Peters St. (706) 625-2855
          • The East Clinic (770) 505-0533,  539 Hardee Street Dallas, GA 30132-4711  (770) 505-0533

          • Urgent Cares (not low cost!!)  

            • Redmond

        • Veterans Health Care Chateau Drive (706) 235-6581

        • AIDS Resource Council Rome, (706) 290-9098 315 W. 10th St. (in Free Clinic Building).

          • The ARC's mission is to increase personal and community knowledge of HIV/AIDS and to provide
            prevention education and testing, as well as quality care through support services and referrals,
            for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. 

          • Free HIV testing & ARC of Rome gets food for delivery to AIDS patients through Open Hand in Atlanta

        • Colonoscopy help: Magnolia- a Rome based non-profit to help pay for a colonoscopy

        • Laboratory Work- Order your own labs:  http://www.ineedlabs.com/

        • X-rays and MRI resource in Atlanta area  http://alturl.com/eophy
        • Affordable clinics in ATL area http://alturl.com/2gd52
      • WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE RESOURCES IN ROME

        • The National Women's Health Information Center-1-800-994-9662  Referral Specialists will find and order free health information or
          provide organizational referrals to assist you with any health questions. NWHIC's phone lines are open M-F, 9AM to 6PM EST
          • Pregnancy tests are free at the W.O.R.T.H. clinic (706) 232-3408
          • IF Your Pregnancy Test is positive:
            • If you are uninsured, get on Medicaid to pay for your prenatal care-(Medicaid is called RSM)
            • Right from the Start Medicaid (RSM) provides health care coverage for children up to age 19 and pregnant women.
            • You need a referral letter documenting your pregnancy to apply for RSM Medicaid
            • an ob/gyn, the health dep't or the W.O.R.T.H. clinic (706) 232-3408 can give you a referral letter if we do your pregnancy test

        Birth Control Access

        • Find Your method:
        • Finding a birth control clinic:
          • Every county health department has a family planning clinic
            • Your rights at a Title X (health dep’t) clinic
              • Title X-funded clinics offer counseling and education on a broad range of effective family planning methods, as well as access to contraceptive supplies. In addition, Title X-funded clinics provide a broad range of related preventive health services—such as routine physical exams; education on health promotion and disease prevention; breast and pelvic exams; cervical cancer screening; instruction in breast and testicular self-exam; STD and HIV prevention education, testing, and referrals; and pregnancy diagnosis and counseling.
            • health departments may not deny services to you if you cannot pay

          • Planned Parenthood Health Center 1-800-230-PLAN (7526) for the nearest Health Center.  
          • Visits at the W.O.R.T.H. clinic are $20.00 (lab work is extra if needed-see full price list), we prescribe all methods of contraception
            • both types of IUD's (Mirena and Paragard) have a patient assistance program- W.O.R.T.H. will help you apply
            • many type of birth control pills have assistance programs or pharmacy cards

          PAP SMEARS       

        Paying for Your Pap Smear-affordable resources in Georgia

        •  Georgia Cancer Screening Program
        •  W.O.R.T.H. Clinic Price List 1513 Dean St. Rome (706) 232-3408
        •  Private providers in Rome  Find an ob/gyn
        •  National Breast & Cervical Cancer Program  NBCC program 1-800-232-4636
        •  Planned Parenthood 800-230-7526
        • Atlanta Area Walk in GYN services with sliding scale or discount
        • Feminist Women's Health Center (404) 728-7900
        • Here's the link to the women's services at Gwinnett health dep't http://www.gnrhealth.com/services/clinical-services/womens-services
          Good Samaritan (downtown Atlanta) scales the fees down 404-523-6571 and they do gyn services
          Southside Community Health is a FQHC so should scale fees down (404) 688-1350

        IF YOUR PAP SMEAR IS ABNORMAL

        PAYING FOR FOLLOW-UP IF YOU HAVE AN ABNORMAL PAP SMEAR

          • The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program program provides free or low-cost breast
            and cervical cancer screening to women who don't have health insurance. Contact the CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636).

            APPLY at your Health Department and call your Congressman if you are denied an appointment!
          • In Rome at W.O.R.T.H. a colpo is $90.00 (only $50 if you do not need a biopsy). Call (706) 232-3408
          • Atlanta:  Call the Feminist Women’s Health Center (404) 728-7900 and ask if you would qualify for a discount.
          • Every Health Dep't in Georgia has a BCCP program- go to the health dep't and ask for the BCCP nurse.
            • check here for your closest health dep't: http://health.state.ga.us/searchregional/countysearch.aspx
            • 7/16/10 Pt reported that Gwinnett Health Dept had a colposcopy program-but charged $400.00
            • If you qualify: the health dep't cannot refuse you an appointment even if your Pap was done somewhere else
            • The health dep't cannot refuse you an appointment if you can't pay anything.
          • Try the Free Clinics- some provide women’s health care-search www.gfcn.org
          • Good Samaritan http://www.goodsamatlanta.org/  404-523-6571
          • Center for Black Women's Wellness www.cbww.org 404-688-9202ex. 10 for colposcopy
          • Southside Medical http://www.southsidemedical.net/ 
            • 7/16/10- pt reported that SouthSide charged a minimum of $350.00 for colposcopy
          • Grady Women's Health Center (404) 616-4646, press 4 for colposcopy or the Avon Comprehensive Cancer Center
          • MCG Medical College of Georgia Colposcopy Center 706-721-2961, ask for a financial counselor
          • If you need treatment for an abnormal Pap, after severe dysplaisa or cancer is diagnosed--at that time (and only at that time!),
            you may qualify for the women’s health Medicaid program, info is here http://www.georgiacancer.org/treat-women.php

              ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY (EMB): to screen for cancer of the uterus, if you are having abnormal uterine bleeding, etc.

      • Rome at W.O.R.T.H.: (706) 232-3408, EMB is $90.00, includes lab costs for pathology
      • Atlanta/Feminist Women's Health Center (404) 728-7900, it is $130 and you may be financially eligible for a lower fee

             MAMMOGRAM RESOURCESWhen do you need a Mammogram (and how often)?

      • Breast Cancer Information – Susan G. Komen Foundation    800- I’M AWARE 1-800-462-9273 www.komenatlanta.org.

      • Cancer Screening Program

        • Resources for mammograms in the Atlanta area http://www.komenatlanta.org/resourceguide/local.html

      • Coosa Diagnostics (706) 378-0611

      • Redmond Breast Center-during October $99.00, (706) 802-3890

      • Floyd (706) 509-6840 discount upfront =$120.00, apply for financial assistance-up to 60% off

      • Piedmont Hospital Free application , more info:  Suzette Wheeler at 404-352-1409, ex 304.

        • http://www.piedmonthospital.org/oth/Page.asp?PageID=OTH000225

      • The Center for Black Women's Wellness (Atlanta) (404) 688-9202

      DENTAL, EYE CARE and ORTHOPEDIC RESOURCES

      • Ben Massell Dental Clinic in downtown Atlanta (404) 881-1858 http://benmasselldentalclinic.com/

      • Dental assistance numbers - a list of other resources http://alturl.com/otka5

      • New Fulton County Dental Resource:  National Association of County Officials' Dental Discount Program.  5% - 50% discounts on cleanings,
        15-20% on orthodontia, 15-20% on oral surgery, "among other savings."  All Fulton county residents regardless of income or insurance coverage
        so long as they use approved providers.    $59 per year individual; $69 for families.   877-354-6226

      • Georgia Highlands College Dental Clinic
        415 East 3rd Avenue
        Rome, GA 30161-3241
        (706) 295-6760
      • Resource for Orthopedic and Prosthetic Devices, Embraced is an Atlanta based non-profit organization http://embracedatlanta.org/ whose mission is to ensure that people regardless of their financial ability receive quality orthopedic and prosthetic devices.  Embraced collects gently-used orthopedic equipment and redistributes them to individuals in need. Contact Lauren O'Brien at 404.592.4569 or by email: lauren@embracedatlanta.org

      • Lions Club-glasses assistance

      • Shriners:

        • Children up to the age of 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment with no financial obligation to patients or families.

      Becoming an Empowered Patient

      Staying in Shape

       Know your 'Numbers'

      SHOULD YOU GO TO THE DOCTOR OR THE ER?
                        
      Dr. Schueler and the Symptom Checker

      Do your own health care planning:   Take Control Tool

      Patients Rights and Responsibilities  Redmond AHA Patient's Rights/Responsibilities  

      • Advance Directives
      • Living Wills
      • Take the Power-Tools for Lifecare planning
      • Straight Talk For Good Health

        Domestic Violence    Georgia Hotline  1-800-33-HAVEN  National Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE


      Sexual Assault  North West Georgia 24-HOUR Crisis Hotline Number:  (866) 655-8625

       

      Mental Health Care Resources  GEORGIA CRISIS AND ACCESS LINE 1-800-715-4225


       Substance Abuse Assistance


                 AA Georgia Find an AA meeting in Georgia
                
      Georgia Tobacco Quit Line 1-877-270-STOP
                  Floyd Against Drugs
                  Narcotics Anonymous (404) 708-3219 www.na.org
                 
      Rome Methadone Clinic
                  
      STAR House (706) 204-8135
                  Substance abuse- see 211 guide
                  
      Screen Yourself for Alcohol Abuse
                  Women's Outreach Center
      706-292-0990

                 

      Specific Disease resources (STD’s, high blood pressure, Cancer, HIV, etc.)

                  Consumer Guides for specific diseases
                  
      Search for Clinical Trials


      Sexually Transmitted Infections

      HIV/AIDS

      SOCIAL PROBLEMS WHICH AFFECT YOUR HEALTH

      • 1/14/2011 Georgia has additional funding to help eligible individuals needing utility assistance. For more information,
        please go to: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/ or call 1-866-674-6327.
        Find your local/state LIHEAP agency at http://www.heatga.org/assistance/assistance.asp or call 678-406-0212.

      • FRESH START Program
        • provides one-time financial crisis assistance for overdue housing or utility assistance
        •  for families with dependant children
        • up to $3,000
      • WIC (Women, Infants, Children)
        • serves women and children in families with income at or below 185 %of the federally defined poverty level
        • who are at risk for nutritional deficiencies.
      • Food Stamps www.compass.gov
      • ANGEL food ministries
      • Floyd Co Nutrition Project For the Elderly (706) 291-0760 406 Riverside Pkwy NE Rome, GA.
      • Housing William S. Davies Shelters for Men and Women 706-622-5622 Homeless Shelter 
      • SOW, Inc letmehelprome@aol.com
      • The Well, Women's shelter in Summerville, GA (706) 857-1517
      • T. II C.A.N.N.  (dated info) 

      SPECIAL POPULATIONS

      • If discrimination, harassment, or hate crime happens to you or someone you know, call the Gay and Lesbian National Hotline is at 1-888-THE-GLNH (843-4564)
      • From Planned Parenthood:  the Trevor Project is an organization that focuses on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ youth.

      The DEAF

      Sign Language Interpreters of North Georgia
      John C. McDonald, CEO/President
      Employees: 5 on call interpreters  Hours: by appointment
      Cell: 706-767-4895  Home: 707-777-8449
      Email:  john-mcdonatld@att.net  johnnymac@att.ne


        DISABLED PERSONS

        IMMIGRANT WOMEN

          THE ELDERLY

             TEENAGERS

      Appendix

                  Georgia facts and statistics