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Walker County Sheriff Office
105 South Duke Street
Lafayette Georgia 30728
706-638-1909
OPERATING DIVISIONS
Walker County Sheriff Office
Detention Inmate Medical
Medical Services Provided by Bridgepoint Correctional Health
Bridgepoint Correctional Health partners with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office to provide consistent, high-quality healthcare to those in custody.
Our mission is to deliver care with integrity, professionalism, and a focus on health outcomes.
Medical Team
Medical services at Walker County Detention Center are provided by Bridgepoint Correctional Health under the direction of:
• Dr. L. Michelle Little, DO, DipABLM, CCHP – Medical Director
• Dr. Kayla Dziuba, DO, CCHP – Physician
Our licensed nursing staff includes:
• Tara Burns, LPN
• Tiffany McNabb, LPN
Together, this team ensures consistent, high-quality medical care with a focus on professionalism, safety, and positive health outcomes.
Access to Care
• Sick Call Requests: Inmates requesting medical attention must complete a Sick Call Form with accurate details. Forms are reviewed daily, and appointments are scheduled based on medical need.
• Doctor Call: Physicians are on-site weekly, with additional appointments arranged as necessary.
• Intake Screening: Every inmate undergoes a medical screening at booking. This ensures urgent or chronic needs are identified promptly.
• Chronic Care: Medical staff schedule regular chronic care visits for individuals with long-term conditions to ensure ongoing management.
Prescriptions
• All prescriptions are reviewed and approved by facility physicians.
• Medications are started and continued only when appropriate for the correctional setting.
• Medications are securely stored and administered by licensed nursing staff.
• Inmates may not keep medications in their possession.
Co-Pay Policy
Walker County Detention Center maintains a co-payment system for medical services:
• $5.00 for a sick visit with a nurse
• $10.00 for a sick visit with a physician
• $5.00 for any treatment administered from the sick call
No charges apply for:
• Life-sustaining medications (e.g., treatment for hypertension, diabetes, COPD, asthma, HIV, heart disease)
• Chronic care visits with the physician (scheduled every 3 months)
• Emergency care, intake screenings, or follow-up visits ordered by medical staff
Inmates without funds will not be denied medical care. Negative balances will be applied to future account deposits.
Dental Care
Dental services are limited to urgent needs such as extractions. Appointments are scheduled and prioritized by medical staff based on severity.
Vision Care
The facility does not provide eyeglasses or repair services. Inmates may receive one pair of prescription glasses from outside if needed.
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