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Chesterfield Office Celebrates Ribbon Cutting

Delayed because of COVID restrictions, the Chesterfield location was able to celebrate its ribbon cutting and open house ceremony in the new community center of the building

CareSouth Carolina welcomes new Behavioral Health provider to the Society Hill location

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Chatonia Smalls, a Licensed Independent Social Worker and Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional to its Society Hill office.

DHEC, CareSouth Carolina Held Grand Opening for New Combined Location in Dillon County

Ann Lewis, CEO of CareSouth Carolina Joins Taking the Pulse Podcast to Talk About FQHCs Role in the

GO CHECK IT OUT AND WATCH! TAKING THE PULSE PODCAST Hosts Heather and Matthew welcomed Ann Lewis, the CEO of CareSouth, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides vital health care services to the Pee Dee region in South Carolina. They had an insightful conversation about the varied organizations and entities that work with FQHCs and how these systems collaborate to bring health care to underserved populations!

Chesterfield Dental Days - June 6 to August 12

Chesterfield Dental Days - June 6 to August 12 - 8:30am to 4:00pm - Monday thru Thursday at our Chesterfield office location (204 Perry Wiley Way). Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. Children & Adults. Procedures will include exams, cleanings, extractions and fillings. To make an appointment, please call 843-378-3000.

Dillon Dental Days - June 6 to August 12

Dillon Dental Days - June 6 to August 12 - 8:30am to 4:00pm - Monday thru Thursday at our Dillon office (1016 Old Latta Highway). Appointments are suggested, but walk ins are welcome. Children & Adults. Procedures will include exams, cleanings, extractions and fillings. To make an appointment, please call 843-378-3000.

Town of McColl Dental Days - July 5 to 15

Town of McColl Dental Days - July 5 to 15 - 8:30am to 5:00pm - Monday thru Thursday at McColl Health & Wellness Center (3080 Highway 15-401 E). Appointments are suggested, but walk-ins are welcome. Children & Adults. Procedures will include exams, cleanings, extractions and fillings. To make an appointment, please call 843-378-3000. *Must be a resident of: McColl, Clio, Tatum or Blenheim

CareSouth Carolina Closed June 20th for Juneteenth

All CareSouth Carolina offices will be closed June 20th for Juneteenth.

Hartsville Saturday Clinic Closed on June 4

Hartsville Saturday Clinic will be closed on Saturday, June 4.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes new ROADS school-based Nurse Practitioner

CareSouth Carolina honored in the Chronicling The Community Health Center Story

CareSouth Carolina was honored to be featured in the RCHN Community Health Foundation's newest book: Chronicling The Community Health Center Story

CareSouth Carolina Dillon Moves to New Facility

CareSouth Carolina Dillon has moved to its brand new location at 1016 Old Latta Highway as of May 10th! The new facility, with a total of 18,640 square feet, more than quadruples CareSouth Carolina’s capacity to provide services to Dillon County and surrounding areas. In addition to the services provided at the current location, the new facility will provide space for additional primary care providers and additional support services including a pharmacy with a drive thru. We are so excited to share this wonderful facility with the Dillon community!

March 2022 Employee of the Month - Sharon Patterson

Congratulations to Sharon Patterson, CareSouth Carolina's March 2022 Employee of the Month!!! Sharon, has been employed with CareSouth Carolina since January of 2014. She currently works in the role of Patient Advocate. In this role, she has made quite the impression on patients. Because of her Words of Encouragement, one patient stated, “I am changing my whole outlook on how I saw me. I choose to Live!” Thank you Sharon again for your hard work and dedication!!! Congratulations!!!!

National Fentanyl Awareness Day launches, Tuesday, May 10, 2022

National Fentanyl Awareness Day launches, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. Founded by parents who have lost loved ones to the drug overdose epidemic, National Fentanyl Awareness Day is supported by a group of subject matter experts, corporations, nonprofits, schools, families, and elected officials who are coming together to amplify the issue.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

The Month of May has been recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month since the 1940’s. CareSouth Carolina recognizes the importance of coming together to raise awareness with our patients, within our communities, and within our organization.

CareSouth Carolina Administers Aduhelm IV Infusion

Offices Closed April 15th for Good Friday

All CareSouth Carolina offices will be closed on Friday, April 15th in observance of Good Friday.

Hartsville Saturday Clinic Closed April 16th

Hartsville Saturday Clinic will be closed on April 16th.

Jeri Andrews, APRN, FNP-BC Awarded Award for Nursing Leadership by The Center for Nursing Leader

Jeri Andrews, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC Awarded Award for Nursing Leadership by The Center for Nursing Leadership at the University of South Carolina

CareSouth Carolina’s Jeri Andrews completes Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellowship

CareSouth Carolina’s Jeri Andrews, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, recently graduated as a 2021-22 Amy V. Cockcroft Leadership Fellow as the lone representative from a federally-qualified health center (FQHC) in the state.

CareSouth Carolina and DHEC Announce a New Combined Location in Dillon County

Through a collaborative effort, CareSouth Carolina and the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control (SC-DHEC) will be opening a new location in Dillon on May 10.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes new ROADS school-based Nurse Practitioner

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Daisha Green, FNP, as the newest provider assisting the ROADS school-based team.

Special Enrollment Period for Health Insurance Marketplace

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services plans in late March to launch at the federally facilitated health insurance marketplace a new monthly special enrollment period for consumers with household incomes below 150% of the federal poverty level who aren’t eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

February 2022 Employee of the Month - Denise Ellis

Congratulations to Denise Ellis, Chief Personnel Officer for the being selected as our February 2022 Employee of the Month. Denise has been with CSC since 2006 and she has held many roles in our Human Resources Department from HR Training Coordinator, HR Recruiter, HR Office Manager and NOW in her current role as Chief Personnel Office. She has worn many hats and has always been willing to help contribute to our company’s success. This Employee of Month selection is well deserved. Denise thank you for all that you do!

CareSouth Carolina names Tracie Thigpen 2021 Employee of the Year

CareSouth Carolina is happy to announce Tracie Thigpen as the 2021 Employee of the Year.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes new Value-Based Care Nurse Practitioner

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Shankana Johnson, NP, as the newest provider assisting with the Value Based Care Team.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes newest MAT provider

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Sheila Blossom, FNP, as the newest MAT provider for multiple locations across the Pee Dee.

Tracie Thigpen, MSN-RN Named 2021 Employee of the Year

Congratulations to Tracie Thigpen, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, being named the 2021 CareSouth Carolina Employee of the Year!

January 2022 Employee of the Month - Daniel Myers

Congratulations to Daniel Myers, MAT/SUD Program Director for being selected as our January 2022 Employee of the Month.

CareSouth Carolina announces changes to Behavioral Health Leadership

CareSouth Carolina announces two new changes to its leadership team.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Dana Steen, FNP-C, in Chesterfield office

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Dana Steen, FNP-C, as the newest provider at the Chesterfield Center.

Monoclonal IV Therapy Update

Monoclonal Infusion will only be available on Monday, February 14, 2022. Monoclonal IV Therapy will not be offered again until February 23, 2022. Please contact our Infusion Department at 843-758-0044 for questions.

CareSouth Carolina Reach 100% Vaccinated for Eligible Staff

CareSouth Carolina is proud that 100% of our eligible staff are fully vaccinated! The safety, health and well-being of others is our number one priority! To continue the fight against COVID, patients and staff will continue to wear mask and social distance.

CareSouth Carolina celebrates one-year anniversary of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

CareSouth Carolina celebrates the one-year anniversary of Monoclonal Antibody IV Therapy infusions at its Hartsville Suite B office.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Mekesha Shaw, FNP, as newest provider

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Mekesha Shaw, FNP, as the newest provider to join our team.

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Joe Reynolds, AGNP-C, as newest Bishopville provider

CareSouth Carolina welcomes Joe Reynolds, AGNP-C, as the newest Bishopville provider

CareSouth Carolina offices CLOSED on Friday, Jan. 21 & Events CANCELED on Saturday, Jan. 22

Due to impending inclement weather, CareSouth Carolina will be closing its offices on Friday, January 21. In addition, the Free Family COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic at MM Levy Park in Bishopville and Saturday Clinic at CareSouth Carolina’s Hartsville Medical Center, both scheduled for Saturday, January 22, have been canceled.

CareSouth Carolina Hartsville Saturday Clinic January 22 - CLOSED

All Offices Closed January 21 for Weather

All CareSouth Carolina offices will be closed due to weather on Friday, January 21.

FREE Family Vaccine Event - January 22 CANCELLED

The Free Family Vaccine Event on Saturday, January 22 is cancelled due to weather.

Family COVID Vaccine Event - Bennettsville - January 29

$25 Door Dash Gift Cards to the first 25 Participants! Pfizer Vaccine 1st, 2nd & Booster Available for Ages 5 & Above Children ages 15 or under need a Parental Consent No Appointment is Necessary

Family COVID Vaccine Clinic - Dillon - February 5

$25 Door Dash Gift Cards to the first 25 Participants! Pfizer Vaccine 1st, 2nd & Booster Available for Ages 5 & Above Children ages 15 or under need a Parental Consent No Appointment is Necessary

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment - January 19 & 21, 2022

CareSouth Carolina will only be administering Monoclonal treatments on Wednesday, January 19, and Friday, January 21.

Family COVID Vaccine Clinic - Bishopville - January 22

Saturday, January 22, 2022 9:00AM to 3:00PM MM Levy Park 40 East Church Street Bishopville, SC

The Importance of getting your COVID-19 Vaccine & Booster

The omicron variant is proving to be extremely contagious and CareSouth Carolina is joining with the CDC to strongly encourage you to get your COVID-19 vaccine and booster shot if you haven’t done so already.

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment - Schedule January 10-14, 2022

CareSouth Carolina will only be administering Monoclonal treatments on Monday, January 10, Wednesday, January 12, and Friday, January 14.

CareSouth Carolina now offering COVID-19 Boosters for ages 12&up

CareSouth Carolina is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot for ages 12 & up. For those 12 and up, the booster can be given six months after being fully vaccinated. Children ages 5-11 are not currently approved to receive a booster shot.

CareSouth Carolina Closed January 17 for MLK Day

All CareSouth Carolina offices will be closed on Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

CareSouth Carolina Offering Pfizer Boosters for Ages 12-17

We are now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot for ages 12 -17. For those 12 - 17, the booster can be given six months after being fully vaccinated. Children ages 5-11 are not currently approved to receive a booster shot. To schedule your child for a vaccine or a booster shot, please contact the CareSouth Carolina Hartsville Pediatrics, Bishopville, Bennettsville Pediatrics or Latta Center to make an appointment.

FCC launches the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) will help qualifying households internet

On December 31, the FCC launched the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). This longer-term program replaces the Emergency Broadband Benefit program. This investment in broadband affordability will help ensure households can afford the internet connections they need for work, school, health care and more.

COVID Vaccines Available to Established CareSouth Carolina Patients

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