Affinity Health Center

Affinity Health Center is a well-established Federally Qualified community health center (FQHC) based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, with a 20-year history of serving the community. Their mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive healthcare with compassion, dignity, and respect, aiming for a healthy and vibrant community where everyone has access to exceptional care. The center offers a wide range of services designed to be accessible and affordable for individuals and families, particularly those who are uninsured, underinsured, or have low incomes. Key services include: Primary Care: Comprehensive medical care for all ages, including sick visits, well-child visits, sports physicals, and vaccinations. Onsite dental care: Affordable dental services five days a week, covering consultations, cleanings, fillings, X-rays, and extractions. Patients are required to establish primary care at Affinity Health Center to access dental services. Counseling & Mental Health: Counseling services are available, with patients needing to establish primary care at Affinity first. They also support mental health medication management for students in the Rock Hill school district. HIV Specialty Care & Hepatitis C treatment: Affinity Health Center is a statewide leader in HIV specialty care and Hepatitis C treatment, offering comprehensive services and in-house treatment for most Hepatitis C clients. HIV/Hepatitis C/STD testing & Prevention: Free, rapid, walk-in HIV, Hepatitis C, and STD testing is available, along with pregnancy testing and HIV/STD prevention education programs. They also provide PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) navigation. Onsite Avita Pharmacy: A conveniently located pharmacy at their Rock Hill site, offering discounts based on income. Case Management & Support: Services to help patients access community resources, coordinate transportation, sign up for insurance, and more. Reproductive Health Services: Part of their comprehensive offerings. Labwork and Nutrition Counseling: Additional supportive services for patient well-being. Affinity Health Center operates its main site at 455 Lakeshore Parkway, Rock Hill, SC, and has additional locations, including a school-based health facility at Belleview School in Rock Hill, and sites in Clover and York, SC. They welcome most insurance plans, including private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare, and offer a discount fee schedule for the uninsured or underinsured, ensuring that no one is turned away due to inability to pay. Their patient demographics show that a significant portion of their patients are at or below the Federal Poverty Level, underscoring their commitment to serving vulnerable populations. The center is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, with more than half of the board members being patients themselves, ensuring a patient-centered approach to governance. Affinity Health Center actively engages with the community through educational programs, health fairs, and encourages donations and volunteering to support its mission. They are also a member of the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, highlighting their commitment to the broader community health center movement.