Marks Family Medical Center Offers Affordable Primary Care, Behavioral Health Services

Delta Medical Foundation’s Family Medical Center in Marks is a core health resource for Quitman County and nearby Delta communities, offering family and primary care alongside behavioral health and diabetic services. The clinic accepts Medicare and Medicaid and provides sliding-fee and charity care options for uninsured or low-income patients, sustaining access to basic and chronic care in a rural area with limited alternatives.

The foundation also operates the Warrington Clinic in Clarksdale, creating a small network that emphasizes continuity of care across neighboring towns. Patients can schedule appointments during regular weekday hours; the Marks office lists a local phone number and information about insurance and financial-assistance programs for those seeking care. For many families and older residents in the county, that combination of coverage and affordable cash-pay options can mean the difference between receiving regular diabetes management or missing essential follow-up.

Access to behavioral health services at a community clinic addresses a pressing need in Quitman County, where residents often face transportation barriers, provider shortages, and the stigma that surrounds mental health treatment in rural areas. By integrating behavioral health with primary care, the Family Medical Center reduces referral gaps and supports coordinated management of co-occurring conditions such as diabetes and depression - a crucial step for improving long-term health outcomes and reducing emergency department visits.

Delta Medical Foundation frames its work around partnerships with regional health resources, which positions the clinic as a hub for outreach, screenings, telehealth initiatives, and grant-funded public health programs. These collaborations are important for scaling preventive services such as hypertension and diabetes screening, vaccination drives, and health education in communities spread across the Delta where distance and transportation are frequent obstacles.

For local leaders and community organizations, the clinic is a potential partner for targeted outreach and funding applications that aim to expand access to preventive care and behavioral health. For patients, the practical realities matter: weekday hours, appointment availability, and clear information about sliding-fee eligibility and accepted insurance. Strengthening those administrative touchpoints can improve uptake of services among people juggling work, caregiving, and limited household resources.

Maintaining and expanding rural primary care requires steady support from local, state, and philanthropic sources. As Quitman County continues to confront disparities in chronic disease and mental health access, preserving clinics like the Family Medical Center in Marks and bolstering their partnerships will be a measurable way to keep care local, affordable, and continuous for the Delta communities that depend on it.