CareSouth Carolina’s Yanahires (Iris) Murillo Named Agricultural Outreach Worker of the Year

CareSouth Carolina is proud to announce that Yanahires “Iris” Murillo has been recognized as Agricultural Outreach Worker of the Year by the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association. The honor was presented during the organization’s recent SEA Retreat.

Murillo, who joined CareSouth Carolina in April 2025 as an Agricultural Outreach Worker, has quickly made a meaningful impact through her work connecting agricultural workers with essential healthcare services. She had previously been part of the CareSouth Carolina team in 2023.

“I cried. I was surprised. I didn’t know that I was going to get it,” she said about the award.

In her role, Murillo works directly with agricultural workers to ensure they understand the services available to them and feel comfortable accessing care. A key part of her work involves bridging language barriers and building trust with patients who may otherwise feel uncertain about seeking medical attention.

“For me, it’s meeting new people and really helping people out, especially people I know that have a language barrier,” Murillo said. “Being able to help them out is the best thing ever.”

Murillo takes a hands-on approach, often guiding patients through every step of the process—from their first introduction to CareSouth Carolina to navigating their visit inside the clinic.

“I am the person who tries to bring everybody into the clinic, let them know the services we offer,” she said. “My job is with agricultural workers, letting them know in their language so they can be helped. Normally, if they’re new patients, the first thing I tell them is to call me when they get to the clinic. I help them navigate through the check-in. The front desk turns on the language line, and I’m there with the patient, even if it’s on the phone.”

Outside of work, Murillo stays busy supporting her family. With two daughters involved in sports throughout the week and a son at home, she spends much of her time on the go.

CareSouth Carolina is a private, non-profit community health center delivering patient-centered health and life services in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. CareSouth Carolina operates centers in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, McColl and Society Hill.

Services provided by CareSouth Carolina include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's services, OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS primary care, infectious disease primary care, IV therapy, substance abuse prevention, dental, chiropractic services, pharmacy, senior support services, family support services, clinical counseling, laboratory, ultrasound, X-Ray, agricultural worker health services, podiatry, and veterans choice provider.