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CareSouth Carolina reaches historic patient compliance goals in 2022

CareSouth Carolina saw breakthrough in patient compliance during 2022, reaching historical measures on its Quality Corporate Scorecoard.

Don't Risk A Gap in your Medicaid

DID YOU KNOW..... Medicaid will be doing eligibility reviews. Don't risk a gap in your Medicaid or CHIP coverage! If you need help renewing your Medicaid, please contact 866-498-0399.

CareSouth Carolina's Marek Calhoun named SCCHWA Board Chair

CareSouth Carolina’s Marek Calhoun was recently nominated to become the board chairman for The South Carolina Community Health Worker Association (SCCHWA).

Medicaid is restarting Eligibility reviews. CareSouth Carolina is here to help

CareSouth Carolina’s Family Support Services and Community Outreach Team is ready to assist in helping with Medicaid re-enrollment.

CareSouth Carolina's Dr. Ken Moyd celebrates retirement after more than 30 years of service

Longtime CareSouth Carolina Provider Dr. Ken Moyd is set to retire after more than 30 years of service in his community.

CareSouth Carolina, through CareFusion, offers world-class IV Therapy Program

CareSouth Carolina offers a convenient and world-class IV Therapy program, titled CareFusion, at its’ Hartsville office.

CareSouth Carolina’s Saturday Clinic open to serve the community

Because it can be difficult to be seen by a provider on the weekend, CareSouth Carolina is offering Saturday hours and walk-ins are welcome.

CareFIRST Carolina, CareSouth Carolina give $25,000 in support to FMU in honor of Archie Tim Brown

The CareFIRST Carolina Foundation and CareSouth Carolina presented Francis Marion University (FMU) with the first of many annual support gifts, a total of $25,000, through the Archie TIM Brown Master of Science in Nursing — Family Nurse Practitioner Scholarship.

Tim Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser raises $15,000

The CareFirst Carolina Foundation, in partnership with CareSouth Carolina (CSC) and Francis Marion University (FMU), hosted a fundraising event January 12, that raised $15,000. That money will go toward providing two $1,000 scholarships to students earning a bachelor of science in nursing degree annually, and one full tuition scholarship, approximately $38,000, will be given to a student enrolled in the master of science in nursing-family nurse practitioner program at the University.

December 2022 - Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Florea Scott, CareSouth Carolina's December 2022 Employee of the Month! Ms. Florea has been employed with CareSouth Carolina since July of 2011. She works in our Society Hill, Rosa Lee Gerald location as a Medical Office Assistant/Receptionist. If you know Ms. Florea, she always has a smile on her face and is the most sweetest caring person you could ever meet. Thank you Florea for a Job Well Done! Congratulations!!!!!

CareSouth Carolina Welcomes New School-Based Counselor

Tabitha Hennagan, a Licensed Professional Counselor, has joined the CareSouth Carolina team of Behavioral Health professionals. She is a school-based counselor who sees students enrolled at McColl Elementary/Middle School.

Tim Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser

The CareFirst Carolina Foundation, in partnership with CareSouth Carolina (CSC) and Francis Marion University (FMU), is hosting a fundraising event on January 12, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. at the Francis Marion University Freshwater Ecology Center to raise money for the Tim Brown Memorial Scholarship.

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Tim Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser

Tim Brown Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Virtual Auction is now LIVE! You are welcome to start bidding! If you would like to attend the event on January 12, 2023, you can purchase tickets for $50 each by calling 843-339-1920 or by emailing Mark Sobiski at mark.sobiski@caresouth-carolina.com.

November 2022 Employee of the Month - Dana Steen, FNP-C

Congratulations to Dana Steen, FNP-C, our November 2022 Employee of the Month! Dana has been employed with CSC since November of 2021 as a Nurse Practitioner in our Chesterfield Office. Dana your willingness to help “outside of your job” does not go unnoticed. You are a great example of putting your patients FIRST!!! Job Well Done!!! Congratulations!!!!

CareSouth Carolina welcomes new provider to its Latta office

Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Sharonda Legette has joined the CareSouth Carolina team of providers and will be seeing patients at out Latta location.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Closed January 16, 2023

All CareSouth Carolina offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Goins named 2022 Employee of the Year

CareSouth Carolina names Ultrasound Technologist Cysandra Goins 2022 Employee of the Year

Hartsville Saturday Clinic Closed on Dec. 24 & 31

Hartsville Saturday Clinic will be closed on Dec. 24 & 31.

CareSouth Carolina presents Palmetto Care Connections with Annual Partnership Award

Each year CareSouth Carolina presents an award to an organization or individual in our community with whom it partners in various capacities. This year’s recipient was Palmetto Care Connections (PCC), a non-profit telehealth network that assists healthcare providers in connecting rural and underserved South Carolinians to quality services through broadband, technology and telehealth programs.

CareSouth Carolina Holiday Closings

CareSouth Carolina will close for the Holidays on the following dates: Friday, December 23, 2022 - Monday, December 26, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023

Giving Tuesday - November 29, 2022

Today is #GivingTuesday! CareFIRST Carolina is an independent supporting foundation dedicated to financially supporting the mission of CareSouth Carolina. Together, we provide and improve access to health and support services to those who need them most. It is the first regional foundation to focus on improving the access and the quality of primary health care in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. A donation to CareFIRST Carolina is directed toward two basic categories: improving access to care for those in need and improving the health of people in care. We are building a healthier community and serving as the catalyst for improving the system of care. To give, go to the CareFirst Carolina section on our website! https://www.caresouth-carolina.com/carefirst-foundation

October 2022 Employee of the Month - Staci Cassidy

Congratulations to Staci Cassidy, she is CareSouth Carolina's October 2022 Employee of the Month! Staci has been with CareSouth Carolina since September of 2021 as a Telehealth Nurse Practitioner. She has truly touched the lives of many of our patients and we are grateful to have an AWESOME PROVIDER. Staci , THANK YOU for all of your hard work and dedication!! Congratulations!!!!! #caresouthcarolina #welcomehometobetterhealth

Happy Nurse Practitioner Week - November 13-19, 2022

Join us as we recognize National Nurse Practitioner Week and highlight all of the wonderful things these professionals do. "I can not say enough about the importance of Nurse Practitioners to CareSouth Carolina," said CareSouth Carolina CEO Ann Lewis. "Over my years at CSC, I have witnessed the extraordinary accomplishments of our NPs - stepping up to meet patient needs with compassion, commitment and outstanding skills."

CareSouth Carolina presented with Award at 10th Annual Telehealth Summit

CareSouth Carolina was presented the Telehealth Program of Excellence Award at the 10th Annual Telehealth Summit in Charleston on November 9-10. On hand to receive the award were ROADS Telehealth Provider Staci Cassidy and Associate Medical Director Jeri Andrews. The award was presented by S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette (right). CareSouth Carolina was nominated for the award for our expansion of school based telehealth services.

Jaquetta Graham named Community Health Worker of the Year

CareSouth Carolina Family Support Service (FSS) Program Coordinator Jaquetta Graham has been named the Community Health Worker of the Year by the South Carolina Community Health Worker Association.

All CareSouth Carolina Offices Closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

All CareSouth Carolina offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. #caresouthcarolina #welcomehometobetterhealth

CareSouth Carolina Hosting an Open Enrollment Kickoff Event

Representatives from CareSouth Carolina will be on hand at the Bennettsville Center, located at 999 Cheraw St. in Bennettsville on Saturday, November 12, 2022, to help those who don’t have insurance or need help getting coverage.

August 2022 Employees of the Month

Congratulations to Crystal Perdue and Tiffany Small on being CareSouth Carolina's August 2022 Employees of the Month!!!!! Crystal has been employed with CareSouth Carolina since August of 2006 & Tiffany Small has been employed with CareSouth Carolina since July of 2018. Both of these ladies are a great asset to our Human Resources and this showed during our Joint Commission Survey. You ladies took charge! We cannot THANK YOU ENOUGH for your hard work and dedication! Congratulations!!!!!!!

September 2022 Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Santrice Hailey on being CareSouth Carolina's September 2022 Employee of the Month!!! Santrice has been employed with CareSouth Carolina since December of 2004 and she has held many roles. Recently, she became Director of Administrative Services and regardless of her title she is still willing to help when there is a shortage. Her hard work and dedication is not unnoticed! Congratulations, Santrice!!!!!!!

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Nichelle Bivens, LMSW, to Bennettsville

CareSouth Carolina hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Bishopville

CareSouth Carolina hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the organization’s first Community Resource Center and Food Bank. The building, located at 106 Hospital Square, Bishopville, S.C., formerly served as Dr. Leon E. Hunt’s medical office.

CareSouth Carolina is now offering COVID-19 Bivalent Booster Doses for children ages 5 -11

CareSouth Carolina Associate Medical Director Jeri Andrews serves as Panelist

CareSouth Carolina Associate Medical Director Jeri Andrews was chosen once more to serve as a panelist for the Viana McCown Lectureship at the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing.

CareSouth Carolina has Flu Vaccine Available

Flu Season is here and CareSouth is ready with vaccines

TIm Brown, MSN, FNP-BC Honored at Unveiling Ceremony

A private ceremony was held at the Latta site on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, to unveil a commemorative portrait and shadowbox containing several of Brown's personal items.

CareSouth Carolina Featured in SC ETV House Calls: Healthcare in the Digital Age

SC ETV aired House Calls: Healthcare in the Digital Age at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022. CareSouth Carolina Associate Medical Director Jeri Andrews is featured in the documentary. Join us as we celebrate National Telehealth Awareness Week this week.

CareSouth Carolina Featured on SC ETV

CareSouth Carolina will be featured on SC ETV in House Calls: Healthcare in the Digital Age on Wednesday, September 21st at 7:00PM. This documentary will take you on a deep dive into the telehealth world and how we are using technology to visit patients virtually.

CareSouth Carolina Hosted Run2Care 5K Saturday

CareSouth Carolina hosted a 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022. Proceeds will benefit the CareFirst Carolina Foundation.

CareSouth welcomes new provider

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Dr. Catherine Compton to its Bishopville office

July 2022 Employee of the Month

Everyone please join CareSouth Carolina in congratulating Cysandra Goins on being our July 2022 Employee of the Month! Cysandra has been employed with CareSouth Carolina since May of 2016 as an Ultrasound Technician. She is very compassionate and loves her job. Most of all, she is not afraid to speak up when it comes to the health of any of her patients. Cysandra, it took you speaking up that saved someone’s life. Thank you Cysandra for a JOB WELL DONE!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Biester & Caskey Voted Best of Chesterfield

Congratulations to two of our awesome CareSouth Carolina employees who were voted BEST OF CHESTERFIELD! Thank you to everyone who voted Dr. Biester for Best Family Doctor and Emily Caskey, PharmD as Friendliest Pharmacist! Two great people who really care about their patients!

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