Frequently Asked Questions
Questions & AnswersFAQs
How can I become a patient?
Individuals who would like to become a patient at SACMC should call the Clinic at (850) 785-1419 extension 1 and leave a message (name and telephone number); a Clinic representative will make a return call to set up a screening appointment. Once a prospective patient has demonstrated he/she meets the three requirements, the patient will be given an appointment with an SACMC health care provider.
What are the patient requirements?
Patients must:
[1] be Bay County residents
[2] have gross incomes at or below 300% of the federal poverty level (based on family size)
[3] have no access to health insurance (including Medicare, Medicaid, Medically Needy programs)
All patients are screened by state certified volunteers.
What, how, and why does SACMC provide these services?
What?
St. Andrew Community Medical Center (SACMC) is a volunteer and donor supported medical clinic. Volunteer physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, assistants and others provide general primary care, prescription medications, and ongoing medical care for chronic illnesses depending on the type of providers available. SACMC c is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization, incorporated in Florida [EIN/TIN: 32-0103234].
How?
Supported by partners and donors, SACMC physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, and staff provide general primary medical care for non-emergency conditions. The pharmacy fills and distributes routine, non-narcotic medications to patients. In addition, volunteers complete patient needs assessments and referrals so some patients can receive selected medications directly from the pharmaceutical companies via SACMC’s prescription Patient Assistance Program (PAP). Believing in the healing power of God’s love, if desired by the patient, SACMC encouragers provide prayer support and spiritual counseling. In addition, referrals for food, clothing, job training, smoking cessation, and drug and alcohol recovery programs are provided along with referrals to other local agencies.
Why?
The death rate in Bay County is significantly higher than the state’s average, and chronic diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, and diabetes are prevalent in the county. The lack of access to primary, preventative medical care results in unnecessary Emergency Room visits. Bay County’s working poor need the primary care and prescription medications provided by St. Andrew Community Medical Center.
How can I become a volunteer?
If you would like to volunteer at SACMC (licensed or non-licensed), please visit the Volunteer page or click on this link below:
From there, you can submit some information about yourself and someone will get will get back with you right away.
How can I donate?
We’d love your donation! You can donate electronically or by mail.
Electronically: Please go to the Fundraising page or click on this link: www.sacmc.org/donate
Mail: Please mail a check to:
St. Andrew Community Medical Center Inc.
3101-B Hwy 98 West
Panama City, FL 32401
Note: All donations are tax-deductible.
What impact has SACMC had?
Since 2004, SACMC has provided more than $100,000,000 of free primary health care and free medications to Bay County citizens.
Recent and Long-term accomplishments include:
Recent (7/1/24 – 6/30/25).
• 76 (41licensed) volunteers give 9,286 hours
• 9,726 patient visits
• $6,690,000 of free health care services
• 19,000 prescription medications
• 175 patients cured of Hepatitis-C [11/14-6/25]
Historical (2004 – 6/30/2025)
• $130,000,000 of free care
• 220,000 volunteer hours
• 200,000 prescriptions
• 200,000 patient visits