Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Medical Center in Madison, MS
Founded in 1979, MEA Cares has been dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to communities across Mississippi. With 15 clinics and growing, we specialize in ambulatory and primary care, offering extended hours and walk-in appointments to meet patients' needs outside traditional office hours. Our mission emphasizes compassion and convenience, ensuring families receive timely care while maintaining rigorous medical standards. We collaborate with specialists for complex cases and operate independently under MEA Physicians' leadership. Our occupational medicine division supports industries with drug testing, wellness screenings, and workplace health programs.With decades of experience, we prioritize patient education, preventive care, and community health initiatives. Our team of certified professionals includes physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants trained in emergency and primary care. We accept major insurance plans and offer transparent payment policies to streamline patient experiences. Our Jackson and Tupelo drug testing centers provide compliance services for regulated industries, staffed by certified medical review officers. Committed to innovation, we integrate onsite clinic staffing and mobile health services to adapt to evolving healthcare demands.
Services
Primary Care
Occupational Medicine
Drug Testing
Walk-in Appointments
On-site Vaccinations
Employee Assistance Program
Pulmonary Function Testing
Audiograms
DOT Exams
Wellness Screenings
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- 40+ years serving Mississippi communities with accessible healthcare
- 15 clinics offering extended hours and walk-in appointments
- Integrated occupational medicine services for industrial clients
- On-site drug testing and DOT-compliant programs available
- Team includes board-certified physicians and emergency medicine specialists
Services
Primary Care
Our primary care clinics provide comprehensive healthcare for all ages, including preventive services, chronic condition management, and acute illness treatment. Board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners deliver personalized care through walk-in and scheduled appointments. With extended weekday hours and weekend availability at select locations, we ensure accessible medical attention when patients need it most.
Occupational Medicine
Specialized occupational health services support Mississippi industries with workers' compensation evaluations, pre-placement exams, and compliance testing. Our team offers onsite clinic staffing, wellness screenings, and DOT-certified examinations to maintain workplace safety standards. With decades of experience in industrial healthcare, we help businesses reduce liability and maintain healthy work environments.
Drug Testing
Freestanding drug testing centers in Jackson and Tupelo provide DOT-compliant testing, breath alcohol analysis, and chain-of-custody specimen collection. Certified medical review officers oversee testing programs for regulated industries, including transportation and hazardous materials sectors. Services include reasonable suspicion training, collector certification, and nationwide collection site networks for comprehensive compliance solutions.
On-site Vaccinations
Corporate vaccination programs deliver flu shots and occupational immunizations directly at client facilities. Our occupational health specialists administer vaccines to meet industry-specific requirements while minimizing employee downtime. This service integrates with broader workplace wellness initiatives to improve workforce health metrics and reduce absenteeism through preventive care measures.
Employee Assistance Program
Confidential employee assistance programs address mental health, substance abuse, and work-life balance challenges through professional counseling services. Designed for corporate clients, this program improves workplace productivity by connecting employees with licensed therapists and crisis intervention resources. Our EAP specialists work directly with HR departments to implement tailored support solutions.
Questions
What services does MEA Clinics offer?
We provide primary care, occupational medicine, drug testing, on-site vaccinations, and employee assistance programs across Mississippi.
Do you accept walk-in appointments?
Yes, all clinics offer walk-in services with extended weekday hours and weekend availability at most locations.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, United Healthcare, Aetna, and several Mississippi-based health plans.
Are drug testing services DOT-compliant?
Yes, our Jackson and Tupelo centers meet all DOT requirements for transportation and hazardous materials industries.
Do you offer occupational health programs for businesses?
We provide comprehensive workplace health services including pre-placement exams, wellness screenings, and onsite clinic staffing.
What are your clinic hours?
Most clinics operate 8am-6pm Monday-Friday, with Saturday hours at select locations. Madison and Pearl clinics offer Sunday service.