Dedicated To
Patients and Their Families
Family Health Centers, Inc. (FHC) is dedicated to patients and their families. FHC features excellent physicians, nurses, and premier technology. We have ten locations with the main office in Orangeburg. Here you will find caring doctors and nurses who strive to give you the best possible health care, in a friendly, inviting atmosphere. We take the time to get to know you and truly listen. Nothing makes us happier than keeping you and your family healthy! Our goal is to improve the health of the people of the community and region.
Many of our patients have been with our practice since they were young. We love seeing our patients grow up through the years. Above all, we take pride in offering the best possible health care. At FHC you can count on receiving health care services in a friendly and open environment. We are here to listen and make sure you get the best care possible!
HC is a Federal Tort Claims Act deemed organization. For more
information about FTCA click on the following link www.bphc.hrsa.gov/FTCA
Mission
To promote health and provide
quality comprehensive health
care to all with courtesy.
Vision
To promote the health of our community
by working in partnership with patients,
providers and other organizations to
improve access and eliminate disparities.
Core Values
Integrity
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
The Economic Impact
Family Health Centers, Inc.
For more than 50 years, U.S. health centers have delivered comprehensive, high-quality preventive and primary health care to patients regardless of the ability to pay, becoming one of the largest safety net systems in the country.
Family Health Centers, Inc. (FHC) has been no exception. In 2015, Family Health Centers, Inc. provided care to many of the most underserved members of its community. In addition to providing
quality care, Family Health Centers, Inc. generated positive economic impacts, including jobs,
tax revenues and savings to the health care system.
Awards & Recognitions
Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA)
In 1996, Family Health Centers, Inc., was accredited by The
Joint Commission (TJC), a prestigious healthcare accrediting agency. The Joint Commission verifies the health
center is providing quality care and is compliant with nationally recognized standards and continuously makes efforts to improve the care and services it provides.
Diabetes Self-Management Education
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recognizes
Family Health Centers, Inc., as a Certified Diabetes Self
Management Education Center.
Veterans Services
Family Health Centers, Inc., is a Designated Veterans Service Site.
Primary Care Medical Home
In 2012, the Family Health Centers, Inc., became the first FQHC to be accredited by the Joint Commission as a Primary Care Medical Home in the state of South Carolina.
The Joint Commission
In 1996, Family Health Centers, Inc. (FHC) was accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), a prestigious healthcare accrediting agency. The Joint Commission verifies the health center is providing quality care and is compliant with nationally recognized standards and continuously makes efforts to improve the care and services it provides.
Since then, the FHC has continued to be in compliance with established standards through site audits and be re-accredited with this prestigious accreditation.
Phone: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) (800) 994-6610.
Programs
The Million Hearts Program
Our Million Hearts Program is designed to identify those who may be at risk for stroke and/or heart disease. The goal of this program is to include preventive strategies into your treatment plan that will reduce your risk of having a stroke and/or heart disease.
Accountable Care Organization
Family Health Centers, Inc., also participates in a Medicare
Shared Savings Program called Accountable Care Organization (ACO). An ACO is a group of doctors, hospitals,
and/or other health care providers working together with
Medicare to give you better, more coordinated service and
health care.
Healthy Outcomes Plan (HOP)
Healthy Outcomes Plan (HOP) Program is a state funded
program and the Outreach and Enrollment Coordinator
works in conjunction with the Regional Medical Center's
HOP Coordinator to identify patients who are chronically
ill and uninsured. Family Health Centers, Inc., schedules
initial appointments for screenings and medical home assignments. HOP requires the patient to complete enroll-
ment forms and the determination to be accepted into the
program is handled by the Hospital HOP Coordinator. Eligible patients are reviewed every six months for continued
participation in the program.
U.S. Health and Human Services
for Health IT Grant Program
Family Health Centers, Inc., recently received a grant from
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for
Health IT to further advance healthcare reform goals,
including much-needed up-skilling for healthcare workers
and facilities in health IT related fields. The U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the U.S.
government's principal agency for protecting the health of all
Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. The
mission of HHS is to enhance the health and well-being of
Americans by providing for effective health and human
services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the
sciences underlying medicine, public health,
and social services.
Screening, Brief Intervention, SBIR
& Referral to Treatment
FHC provides Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to
Treatment (SBIRT) to all our Medicare patients, SBIRT is an
approach to the delivery of early intervention and treatment
to people with substance use disorders and those at risk of
developing these disorders.
Dual Eligible
You may qualify for Medicaid benefits upon reaching age
65, we will assist you with applying for Medicaid. If you do
qualify for Medicaid, you may not have to pay a co-payment/or pay a very small amount for health care.