Auburn University Rural Health Initiative

The Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center is located conveniently within walking distance of the Department of Human Resources as well as grocery, dining and other establishments.

Housed in a vacated medical clinic, the building provides space for expansion as well as full accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Primarily a commuter community, LaFayette is home to a population of 2,922 according to the 2020 Census. Situated on land once controlled by the Creek Indian Nation, the town’s economic driver is the logging industry. In spite of the network of support in this community, the health outcomes and health factors in Chambers County remain among the lowest in the state. Specifically, there is a high prevalence of diabetes, HIV, child mortality, and frequent physical and mental distress.

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Location Information

• Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center
  404 9th Avenue, LaFayette, AL 36862
  (334) 459-0173

Hours of Operation

We are currently open

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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• Chambers County Community Health and Wellness Center

Greene County Community Health and Wellness services are provided within the Boligee Community Center to address community interests and needs based on significant community input.

With a population of 308, Boligee’s residents are the greatest assets.

Economic development in Greene County (population 7,422) is driven by the production of beef cattle, catfish, timber, and cotton. Despite the network of support in the community, residents are still facing a high prevalence of HIV, diabetes, poor mental health, and frequent physical and mental distress Greene County’s health factors and health outcomes remain among the lowest in the state.

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Location Information

• Administrator: Ms. Iris Sermon
  Email: ics0017@auburn.edu
  Team Phone Number: 334-844-5442
  
  Boligee Community Center
  17404 Co Rd 20
  Boligee, AL 35443

Hours of Operation

• Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM

Community Information

• Greene County

The Hale County OnMed Station is located inside the Akron Public Library at 207 1st Ave South, Akron, AL. With dedicated hours Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, this station brings essential health services closer to Akron residents.

Akron has a population of approximately 285 according to the 2020 Census, a rural community in Hale County (population of 14,742). Known for its rich Black Belt soil and deep agricultural roots, Hale County is a cornerstone of Alabama’s farming heritage.

Health outcomes in Hale County are among the most critical in the state. Residents face significant health challenges, including high rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, compounded by limited access to consistent medical care.

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Location Information

• Administrator: Ms. LaTarsha Tubbs
  Email: lct0012@auburn.edu
  Team Phone Number: 334-844-4017
  
  Hale County OnMed Station
  Akron Public Library
  207 1st Ave South, Akron, AL

Hours of Operation

We are currently open

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Sumter County OnMed Station is conveniently located within the Gainesville Municipal Complex at 10900 State St, Gainesville, AL 35464. This central location provides easy access to essential health services for local residents.

Gainesville, home to 190 residents as of the 2020 Census, lies in the western part of Sumter County (population of 12,196). Historically significant as a riverport town along the Tombigbee River, Gainesville played a vital role in Alabama’s economic development during the 19th century. Today, Sumter County relies on agriculture, timber, and education as its primary economic drivers.

Despite the strong community spirit and support systems, health outcomes and factors in Sumter County remain among the lowest in the state. The area continues to face challenges such as high rates of diabetes, hypertension, and frequent physical and mental distress.

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Location Information

• Administrator: Ms. Shakeria Williams
  Email: ssw0046@auburn.edu
  Team Phone Number: 334-844-5029
  
  Sumter County OnMed Station
  Gainesville Municipal Complex
  10900 State St, Gainesville, AL 35464

Hours of Operation

We are currently open

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Located within the Elijah Tracy Shaw III Community Center, Wilcox County Health and Wellness Services aims to incorporate community input and provide a happier, healthier future for residents.

Catherine is a tight-knit community of 65 residents, located in the northeast corner of the county.

Wilcox County, with a population of 10,059, provides timber and paper products from the MacMillan Bloedel Paper Mill of Pine Hill. Though community support is strong, Wilcox County’s health factors and health outcomes remain the lowest in the state. Residents are facing a high prevalence of child mortality, diabetes, physical inactivity, and obesity.

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Location Information

• Administrator: Shanicqa Davis
  Email: smd0122@auburn.edu
  Team Phone Number: 334-844-3011
  
  Elijah Tracy Shaw III Community Center
  17349 Al Highway 5
  Catherine, AL 36728

Hours of Operation

• Contact Ms. Shareka Johns, szj0118@auburn.edu.
• Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Tuesday/Thursday, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Community Information

• Wilcox County