Good Samaritan was founded by a group of community leaders concerned about the high number of uninsured adults in our area. While based out of Holy Family Episcopal Church, the committee included people from all over the county and from different faith communities. Good Samaritan was incorporated in 2000 and received non-profit status in 2001.
Initially modeled after the Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Hilton Head, SC, Good Samaritan was a free clinic almost completely staffed by volunteers. Since opening, over 1000 community members have volunteered. The first employee, an Executive Director, was hired in 2004. Eventually, a part-time development director and a part-time nurse practitioner were added.
Initially modeled after the Volunteers in Medicine clinic in Hilton Head, SC, Good Samaritan was a free clinic almost completely staffed by volunteers. Since opening, over 1000 community members have volunteered. The first employee, an Executive Director, was hired in 2004. Eventually, a part-time development director and a part-time nurse practitioner were added.
Services
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Referral for specialized services such as: legal services, financial, and housing support. Good Samaritan is proud to have an active pharmacy program, with a pharmacy team working hard to bring effective and affordable medications to our patients.
With the cost of healthcare increasing, prescriptions are one cost that Good Sam's pharmacy is dedicated to helping our patients make more affordable through access to the federal government's 340B program of low-cost prescriptions.
With the cost of healthcare increasing, prescriptions are one cost that Good Sam's pharmacy is dedicated to helping our patients make more affordable through access to the federal government's 340B program of low-cost prescriptions.
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Working at Good Samaritan means having the opportunity to be something more than an employee. Great possibilities lie ahead-to grow as a person, in your career and in your community. To live the Good Samaritan mission and to be a leader. It's the opportunity to become your personal best. To be connected to something bigger.
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Good Sam and everyone I have seen or helped me has been a blessing I can't describe. Patti Shelby is an angel. Dr. Owens and sweet Alyssa I have seen once and are very genuine and concerned about my issues and very willing to help me. I am so thankful for everyone that dedicated their time to people like me.
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Dr. Kenneth Austin received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Georgia and his Doctorate from Medical College of Georgia in 1977. He completed his internship, residency and fellowship training at West Virginia University Hospital. He is Board Certified Cardiologist and has worked in the Pickens community for over 15 years.
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What is the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center? The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center is a not-for-profit, Community Health Center, which provides health services to our community regardless of ability to pay or insurance status. Where is the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center located?
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