COLLABORATIVES & PARTNERSHIPS

 

Greater Meridian Health Clinic, Inc. (GMHC) has developed extensive collaborative relationships within Lauderdale and surrounding Counties.  Some established collaborative relationships are as follows:

•  County Health Departments--The five County Health Departments currently accepts referrals and refer to GMHC.

 

•  Department of Health & Human Service (State)--GMHC contracts for an eligibility specialist who determines Medicaid eligibility for our clients at  the Meridian Site, and who coordinate eligibility services for patients at   the satellites.

 

•  Weems Regional Mental Health-- Mutual referrals.

 

•  Multi-County Community Action Agency--referrals from this group serving temporarily homeless individuals, and operating a homeless shelter.

 

•  Referral Arrangements--with specialists in Meridian.

 

•  Housing Authority-- GMHC. provides medical and dental screening.

 

•  Headstart Programs--contracts for medical and dental healthcare services.

 

•  Public Schools --contractual service agreement in one private and six public school districts to do sports physicals, screening and provide care for high risk students.

 

•  Mississippi State University for Women,  Mississippi State University, University of Southern Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing, University of West Alabama, University of South Alabama, Meridian Community College, East Central Community College, East Mississippi Community College,--contracts for clinical training arrangements.