HopeHealth in Kingstree is a comprehensive healthcare facility located at 520 Thurgood Marshall Hwy suite b, Kingstree, SC 29556. Operating as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), its core mission is to provide accessible and affordable healthcare to all individuals, including those in underserved communities, regardless of their ability to pay. They offer a sliding fee scale based on income to ensure that financial barriers do not prevent patients from receiving necessary medical attention.
The center serves as a "patient-centered medical home," emphasizing a holistic and integrated approach to healthcare. This means that in addition to primary medical care, they offer a wide array of services designed to address various aspects of a patient's health and well-being. These services include family practice, pediatrics, women's health services (including gynecological services), immunizations and vaccinations, and minor illness treatment (such as cold and flu).
Beyond basic primary care, HopeHealth in Kingstree provides specialized services like behavioral health counseling, which integrates mental health support into the primary care setting. They also offer dental services,
chronic disease management (including comprehensive diabetes education and care), health screenings (for blood pressure, glucose, Hep C, HIV), and laboratory services. For non-life-threatening conditions, the facility functions as an urgent care center, allowing for walk-in appointments during business hours.
HopeHealth in Kingstree is committed to community well-being, engaging in various outreach and advocacy efforts. They educate patients on the importance of having a healthcare home and work to connect patients with community resources. The organization is actively involved in the Health Center Advocacy Network, working to advance the mission of community health centers and address the needs of their patients and the wider community. They also have a volunteer program, allowing community members to contribute to their mission and provide support to patients. The center aims to improve the overall health of individuals in Florence, Williamsburg, Orangeburg, Aiken, and Clarendon Counties, South Carolina.
