was created to address the Health Education Gap in underserved rural communities
Rural Health Clinics
RHCs are healthcare facilities and they work with nurses, physician assistants, and certified nurse midwives to provide services to common life-threatening injuries and acute illnesses.
There are 2 types of RHCs:
- Provider-based RHCs are hospital-owned: Operated as part of a hospital and governed by that organization. They are located in non-urban areas.
- Independent RHCs are free-standing clinics owned by a provider: They may be owned and/or operated by a larger healthcare system.
Visit this site for more information: info@ruralhealthinfo.org, Phone number: 1-800-270-1898
Resources – SC Office of Rural Health : This site has all the information about SC Rural Health
Free Clinics
These are non-profit organizations provides medical care for no cost or low cost to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.
These clinics have volunteers’ health care professionals to help the with preventive care and provide treatments for common illness.
One can visit this website to learn more information about these Free clinics and where are they located in South Carolina or call below number:
- https://www.scfreeclinics.org/
- 803-713-5993
- Address: 1308 Broad Street, Camden, SC, USA
One can use below website and when they enter the ZIP code in the search bar they can get more information about the free and charitable clinics information. Find Healthcare Services | National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
South Carolina free clinic association: it is the only statewide organization that supports South Carolina’s free clinic network and for the people they serve.
To learn more, use this website: www.scfreeclinics.org
Local & Community Health Resources
Community Health Workers (CHW):
These are the health workers who provide basic health screening services in rural communities. They mainly promote healthy habits, offer support, they also educate on common health issues.
Visit this website to get more help from: this site is dedicated to South Carolina individuals.
- SCCHWA: is a nonprofit organization dedicated to support CHW’s in South Carolina. Link:About Us – South Carolina Community Health Worker Association
- South Carolina Hospital Association: Home – South Carolina Hospital Association
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC): Community Health Worker Program | South Carolina Department of Public Health
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center Program:
They provide quality care and help improve access to care and community resources in rural areas. Visit this website to get more information about this program: Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and the Health Center Program Overview – Rural Health Information Hub
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