Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Medical Care Provider in Orangeburg, SC
Family Health Centers has been dedicated to serving patients and their families for over 50 years. Established in 1969, we operate as a federally funded community health center providing comprehensive care to medically underserved populations in South Carolina. Our mission focuses on delivering high-quality preventive and primary healthcare regardless of insurance or financial status. With ten locations across Orangeburg, Bamberg, Calhoun, and Upper Dorchester counties, we offer adult medicine, pediatrics, dental care, behavioral health, and specialized programs like diabetes education. Accredited by The Joint Commission since 1996, we maintain rigorous quality standards while addressing each patient's unique path to wellness.Our team of experienced physicians, nurses, and specialists prioritizes personalized care in a welcoming environment. We emphasize preventive care, chronic disease management, and community outreach through mobile units and school-based programs. As a Federal Tort Claims Act deemed organization, we combine medical excellence with financial accessibility through sliding fee scales and discounted medications. Our commitment to integrity, compassion, and accountability has made us a trusted healthcare partner for generations of families in the region.
Services
Adult Medicine
Behavioral Health
Dental Services
Nutrition Counseling
Women's Health
Pediatric Care
Pharmacy Services
Podiatry
Telehealth
Mobile Medical Units
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- We've provided continuous healthcare services since 1969 with federal funding support
- Our facilities maintain The Joint Commission's rigorous accreditation standards
- We offer comprehensive care across 10 locations with mobile medical units
- Sliding fee scale makes healthcare accessible to uninsured and underinsured patients
- Specialized programs address diabetes, hypertension, and school-based healthcare
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
- American Diabetes Association
Services
Adult Medicine
Our adult medicine specialists provide comprehensive primary care for patients aged 18+. Services include chronic disease management for diabetes and hypertension, preventive screenings, routine physical exams, and treatment for acute illnesses. We focus on early detection of conditions like heart disease and cancer through regular checkups. Our providers develop personalized care plans addressing patients' unique health needs while coordinating with specialists when required.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral health services address emotional well-being and mental health concerns for patients aged 5+. We offer counseling for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and life transitions through individual and family therapy sessions. Our specialists work closely with primary care providers to create integrated treatment plans. Telehealth appointments ensure accessibility while maintaining confidentiality and professional care standards.
Dental Services
Comprehensive dental care includes preventive, restorative, and emergency treatments for all ages. Our services cover cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures, and periodontal treatment with digital X-ray capabilities. The mobile dental unit brings care to underserved areas while maintaining the same high standards as our fixed locations. Emergency dental pain management ensures timely treatment for urgent needs.
Women's Health
Women's health services span prenatal care, gynecological exams, and menopause management. Certified nurse midwives provide full-spectrum care for low and high-risk pregnancies including labor and delivery. Annual exams with pap smears and breast exams emphasize early detection of reproductive cancers. Contraception counseling and management of conditions like PCOS support women's comprehensive healthcare needs.
Pediatric Care
Pediatric services cover newborn care through adolescence with well-child visits, immunizations, and developmental screenings. Our providers address acute illnesses, sports physicals, and chronic conditions while monitoring growth milestones. School-based healthcare programs ensure accessibility for students. Preventative care education helps families establish healthy habits from early childhood through teenage years.
Questions
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans and offer a sliding fee scale for uninsured patients regardless of insurance status.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide telehealth services for behavioral health, primary care, and follow-up consultations through our HEALOW app.
How can I access discounted medications?
Our pharmacies offer 340B program discounts for eligible patients through our sliding fee application process.
Are walk-in appointments available?
Dental and pharmacy services accept walk-ins, while medical appointments work best with scheduled visits.
Do you provide care for undocumented immigrants?
Yes, we serve all patients regardless of immigration status or ability to pay.
How do I transfer medical records?
Contact our medical records department at any location to request record transfers between providers.
