Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Community Health Center in Orangeburg, SC
Family Health Centers has served medically underserved communities in South Carolina for over 50 years. We operate ten comprehensive health centers across Orangeburg, Bamberg, Calhoun, and Dorchester counties, providing primary care, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and specialized services. Our nonprofit status enables us to prioritize accessibility regardless of patients' financial circumstances, supported by federal funding and the 340B Prescription Drug Program. We maintain The Joint Commission accreditation through rigorous quality standards and continuous improvement efforts. Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and specialists who coordinate care through electronic health records and telehealth platforms.We pioneered mobile units to reach rural populations and established the HealthySteps program for early childhood development. Our diabetes education center is certified by the American Diabetes Association, while our women's health department ensures comprehensive reproductive care. We've expanded services organically since our 1969 founding, maintaining community-based governance through our board. Our clinical staff undergoes regular competency evaluations, while our operational effectiveness is measured through annual economic impact reports. This longevity and adaptability position us as the region's largest rural health network.
Services
Adult Medicine
Behavioral Health
Dental Services
Women's Health
Pediatric Care
Pharmacy
Podiatry
Nutrition Therapy
Telehealth
Mobile Units
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We have served underserved communities for over 50 years with comprehensive care
- Our ten accessible locations include specialized mobile medical units
- We maintain The Joint Commission's prestigious healthcare accreditation
- Our patient-centered model coordinates pharmacy, lab, and specialist services
- We implement evidence-based programs like HealthySteps for early childhood development
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
- American Diabetes Association
Services
Adult Medicine
Our adult medicine department provides comprehensive preventive and chronic care through board-certified physicians. We manage conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease using evidence-based protocols. Patients receive personalized care plans combining medication management, lifestyle counseling, and specialist coordination.
Behavioral Health
Licensed counselors address mental health needs across all ages through individual and family therapy. We treat anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders using cognitive behavioral techniques. Telehealth options ensure accessibility while maintaining confidentiality and continuity with primary care teams.
Dental Services
Our dental team offers preventive and restorative care including cleanings, fillings, and extractions. The mobile unit expands access to underserved areas while digital imaging ensures accurate diagnostics. We emphasize preventive education alongside treatment for all ages.
Women's Health
Certified nurse midwives provide prenatal care, family planning, and gynecological services covering all reproductive stages. Annual screenings include Pap smears and breast exams with mammogram referrals. Our approach integrates reproductive health into comprehensive wellness planning.
Telehealth
The Healow telehealth platform enables remote consultations for established patients using HIPAA-compliant video. This expands access for rural residents while maintaining continuity with in-person services. Technical support ensures smooth implementation across all age groups.
Questions
What services does Family Health Centers offer?
We provide comprehensive primary care including adult medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, dentistry, pharmacy, and podiatry services through ten South Carolina locations and mobile units.
How does FHC support patients without insurance?
Our sliding fee scale adjusts costs based on income, and the 340B program provides discounted medications. All patients regardless of coverage qualify for these financial assistance options.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, our Healow platform offers secure video visits for established patients, enabling remote access to providers while maintaining care continuity with in-person services.
Where are the health centers located?
We serve Orangeburg County through locations in Orangeburg, Vance, St. Matthews, St. George, Holly Hill, Denmark, Norfield, and North locations with specialized mobile units expanding rural access.
How to schedule an appointment?
Contact our main line at 803-531-6900 or use the online patient portal for scheduling options across all service lines including specialty departments like women's health.
Reviews (5)
Kandy Platt
Sep 12, 2021
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People in the billing department are either lazy or incompetent or both at doing their jobs. We have been waiting on a refund from a January date of service, I've called many times and they down right lie, saying the check is in the mail. We'll, 9 months later and still no check. They won't call back. I've documented date, time, who I spoke with, so now I'm going over all their heads to get this taken care of. They all need fired!
Steven Curles
Jun 04, 2021
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I have really had no issue with fhc service. My issue has always been with their phones. You call the switch board, you get no answer. When you do and they connect you to which ever location or department you want to speak with, you get no answer. St. Matthews office has really nice ladies and the Dr is great, but the phones are enough to make you want to scream. How can you say you strive to provide excellent service if noone answers the phone??!
Rhonda Haigler
Nov 20, 2020
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I went to Urgent Care to be seen almost two weeks ago and went back on Monday morning to be told the people were there but, wasn't seeing anyone. Sounded fishy, but I don't have time to argue.
Briggette Oliver
Sep 13, 2020
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The worst ever! No doctors...how do you have a health center with no doctors! I have been trying to get my prescription for 2mths. They tell me only walkin available but theres no doctor. When I asked where else should I go because its important I get this prescription for asthma Im starting to have trouble breathing without my meds...receiptionist says well go to ER then. Its the ghetto what do you expect right!!!
Mrs. J.
Oct 25, 2019
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Zero stars if I could! You walk in this dirty ran down building and every receptionist is on the phone gossiping with each other so Im guessing thats why I couldnt get through to OBGYN department. They gave me the run around, told me to come back twice just for a print out . Went to medical records & they cant keep up with files but could make you wait just to talk about hair stylist. Theyre pitiful.
