Macon County Public Health Center combines primary care, CLIA-certified laboratory services, WIC, youth dental care, and emergency preparedness in Franklin.
Macon County residents ages 21-64 without a primary care doctor
Patients needing clinical testing with a physician's written order
Employers needing DOT or non-DOT breath alcohol testing and urine drug-screen collection
Mountain Advanced Practice provides family primary care, chronic disease management and preventive screenings in Franklin, with Patti Sparling practicing in Western North Carolina since 2005.
Establishing a primary care provider
Acute illnesses such as allergies, breathing problems, infections, stomach problems, rashes, pain and minor injuries
Managing diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, fibromyalgia or asthma
Southern Ketamine Clinics provides low-dose ketamine infusion therapy for PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, and chronic pain at three North Carolina locations.
PTSD treatment through ketamine infusion therapy
Depression or suicide-related mental health treatment
Anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder treatment
Do medical center laboratory tests require a doctor's order?
At Macon County Public Health Center, laboratory testing requires a physician's written order. The laboratory accepts outside physician orders.
How quickly can I get workplace drug-test results?
Mission WorkWell states that five-, seven-, nine-, and 10-panel drug tests can have same-day results, while send-out tests have a quick turnaround.
Which local medical centers handle emergencies?
The listed primary-care practices are not substitutes for emergency care. Mountain Advanced Practice directs patients with after-hours emergencies to call 911 or go to the local emergency room.
What payment options are available for public-health laboratory services?
Macon County Public Health Center lists insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and fee-schedule options for its laboratory services. Confirm the applicable charge before testing.