CareSouth Carolina’s Jaquetta Graham Honored as First-Ever Community Health Worker Award Recipient

CareSouth Carolina proudly announces that Jaquetta Graham, Family Support Services (FSS) Program Coordinator, has been selected as the inaugural recipient of the Community Health Worker Award presented by the Foundation For Community Impact and Health Equity. The award was presented during a recent gala recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication, and service within their communities.

Graham’s recognition marks a historic milestone, as she becomes the first recipient of this award, which celebrates the vital role community health workers play in bridging gaps in care and connecting individuals to essential resources.

Graham has been a dedicated member of the CareSouth Carolina team for nine years, steadily growing her impact across multiple roles. She began her journey as a patient advocate before advancing to Community Health Worker (CHW), then Outreach Specialist and Technical Advisor, and now serves as FSS Program Coordinator. Throughout her career, she has remained focused on one core mission: being a voice for the community.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s meaningful work,” said Graham. “I’ve been the voice for the community, helping deliver resources and making sure people get what they need.”

Graham played a key role in operating the community hub through CareSouth Carolina’s partnership with the Foundation For Community Impact and Health Equity. Through this initiative, she worked directly with patients and families to identify their needs and connect them with critical services—ranging from healthcare access to housing, employment assistance, and education support.

Her work goes far beyond traditional healthcare. Graham and her team assist individuals with Snap applications, Medicaid application, medication applications, GED and college applications, disability application, daycare vouchers, and even basic necessities such as food and diapers.

“We are the face and voice for the community,” Graham explained. “We don’t just help with medical care—we help with anything that impacts a person’s well-being. That could be housing, jobs, education, or family needs. There’s a lot we do.”

Outside of her professional work, Graham remains deeply involved in her community. She enjoys traveling, participating in church activities, mentoring youth, and serving families in various capacities. She also works as a Funeral Director Apprentice, continuing her commitment to supporting others during some of life’s most difficult moments.