DEDICATED TO YOUR HEALTH
For more than 45 years, Rural Health Services (RHS) has provided a wide array of primary and preventive healthcare services to the population of Aiken County and surrounding areas.
RHS is a private, non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). RHS offers culturally-competent, comprehensive primary, preventive, and supplemental healthcare services to all people, regardless of ability to pay, through its main facility in Aiken and satellite facilities in Clearwater and South Aiken.
A MESSAGE FROM THE CEO
On behalf of the Board of Directors, Executive Team, providers, and staff, I would like to thank the Aiken Countyย community for allowing Rural Health Services to be your Primary Care Medical Home during the past year.
Our mission to provide accessible, quality, comprehensive primary healthcare services in a dignified and culturally-competent manner would not be possible without the incredible support from our loyal patients and community partners.
I am incredibly proud to call this community our home and you, our family.ย Iย look forward to another fantastic year of compassion, quality, and caring.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
School-Based Health Services
340B Program
Agriculture Department
Congratulations, R. Carson Kight, DMD Director of Dentistry, for being recognized for her commitment to dentistry with two separate awards!
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"Top Dentists 2022" in General and Cosmetic Dentistry
๐ฅ"America's Best Dentists 2022" by NCAB
We are so thankful to have you on board! Thank you for your dedication to our dental department. ๐ฆท๐
Do you need HOUSING HELP? ๐ SC Stay Plus is now available for in-person enrollment at CCPC! Heather Love, @scstatehousing will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8AM-3PM.
What is offered?
๐ต Up to 12 months of back rent
๐ Up to 3 additional months of future rental assistance
๐ก Utility assistance
๐ Other expenses (moving, hotel, storage, deposits, etc.)
Do I qualify?
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Iโm a renter.
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Iโm at risk for housing instability.
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My income meets federal requirements (80% AMI or less).
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I have experienced financial hardship due to COVID-19.
โCanโt make it? Apply online: Bit.ly/SCStayPlus
๐ฒFor questions, call 803-336-3420.
Congratulations to all employees who were recognized for their 5, 10, and 15 years of commitment to RHS. We are so thankful to have dedicated staff members like you to care for our patients and support the values of Rural Health Services.
Congratulations Kim Fulford, LPN, for receiving the Clinical Support Staff of the Year award from the SCPHCA 2022 Clinical Network Retreat. Kim has gone above and beyond to support staff at RHS, and we are so proud of her accomplishment.
Congratulations Lisa Lewis, Director of Administration and Special Projects, for receiving the Customer Services Award from the CEO. Lisa was given this award for going above and beyond to support employees, patients and RHS.
We are so grateful for this awesome staff! ๐๐ 2022 All Staff Meeting at Lessie Price Center. Thank you to our wonderful speakers who covered topics on value-based care, emergency preparedness, active attacks, JEDI training, OSHA training, and risk management.
Our #PCHP team, Austin and Grayson, successfully tested 7 locals for #HIV! Did you miss your free test? ๐งช Find our mini mobile unit next week at the Walmart on Richland Avenue. #KnowYourStatus in 20 minutes or less with a quick mouth swab. ๐
Needing #PrEP medication? Make your appointment by calling 803-380-7000. Our CHC is a place where ALL are welcome, seen, valued, and cared for. We also offer gender-affirming hormone therapy and LGBTQ+ friendly counseling.
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#HealthcareForAll #ValueCHCs #CHCS #healthcareheroes #hivprevention #hivawarenessday
Help is close to home! Thank you, Aiken-Barnwell Suicide Prevention Coalition for hosting the 2022 Suicide Prevention Summit. Together we can make a difference in mental health for our community. ๐
Our CMO and Behavioral Health Department learned how to guide patients to positive mental health through holistic and traditional medicine. Thank you, Sarah Accord, Owner of Aiken Yoga, for sharing your holistic path toward physical and mental well-being. Jessica Barnes, Program Manager SCDMH Office of Suicide Prevention, shared state and local statistics on suicide rates and the significance of adopting 988 and the texting crisis line.
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health and needs grief support or counseling, please contact RHS (803-380-7000) to schedule your appointment with behavioral health. We can connect you with local resources that fit your needs.
To watch the entire summit: https://fb.watch/frd5JkuL_q/
KNOW YOUR RESOURCES:
๐Suicide and Crisis Line: Dial 988
๐SCDMH Mobile Crisis: 833-364-2274
๐Crisis Text Line: Text โHope4SCโ to 741741
๐Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ+): 866-488-7386
๐Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
๐United Way: 211
๐Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 (Press 1)
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#HopeforSC #suicideprevention #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth
* We do not own the rights to this song.
RHSโs Agricultural Workers Program provided lunch to over 75 agricultural workers at Dixie Belle Peaches for Agricultural Workers' Health Day! Thank you, Jose Palma, Director of Field Operations, for allowing RHS to give back to your employees for their hard work and dedication to our community. Thank you, Elizabeth Avila and Ellen Erskine, from South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, for joining us. We are thankful for this opportunity and hope to continue this service year after year.
If you need any assistance scheduling an appointment, applying for a farm card, or have any other questions, please contact our Program Coordinator, Wendy Lopez at 803-618-9015.
#NHCW2022 #valuechcs #agriculturalworkers #healthcareforall #advocacymatters #thankafarmer
Nearly 2,000 health center professionals gathered together during the annual National Association of Community Health Centers CHI event in Chicago. During the event, Mrs. McClain was awarded the Exemplary Leadership and Lifetime Achievement Award. She was part of the executive committee for 6 years and was elected board chair for the organization between 1999-2000. This is an incredible recognition for her dedication and lifetime service to CHCs. ๐
The CHI & EXPO is the largest gathering of health center clinicians, executives, board members, State/Regional Primary Care Associations, and Health Center Controlled Networks. The pathway to sustainability and competition calls for training in new disciplines, collaboration, workforce development, technology, and pursuing innovative models of care that target both the social determinants of health and address the emerging public health issues of our day. CHI is where health center leaders band together, strategize, network, and chart a course of action for the following year.
#NACHCEvents #ValueCHCs #nachc #CHI
Dr. Kenneth Jones, CMO sporting his purple scrubs during a visit with Dr. Kight, Director of Dentistry in our dental department. Purple is the official color of dentistry. ๐๐ชฅ๐ฆท
Did you know your child's dental journey can start when they turn 1? Early detection can be pivotal to your child's dental health. Our expert dentists can give you information on baby bottle tooth decay, infant feeding practices, mouth cleaning, teething, pacifier habits, and more!
๐ฒ 803-380-7000 to set up your appointment.
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#dentalcare #dentalhygiene #childrensdentalhealth #aikensc #ValueCHCs #dentalhealthmatters #dentist #dentistry
On behalf of Mrs. McClain, RHS CEO, staff members attended the State of our Community hosted by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. McClain virtually presented RHSโs vision and strategy for the future of healthcare in the community.
You can watch the full speech on Youtube: 2022 Vision and Strategy of Rural Health Services, Inc.
Thank you, to all the presenters, for showing the growth and innovation happening around us every day. Together, we are building a stronger Aiken community.
#aikenchamber #stateofourcommunity #togetherwecan #aikensc #strongsccities
Rural Health Services Agricultural Workers Program provided lunch to over 250 agricultural workers at Titan Farms for Agricultural Workers' Health Day! ๐ Thank you, Amancio Palma, Director of Field Operations, for allowing RHS to give back to your employees for their hard work and dedication to our community. Thank you, Leonardo Tanaka, from South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, for joining us.
Mr. Tanaka is responsible for improving access to preventive and primary care services for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers and their Families (MSFW) in targeted areas in SC. We are thankful for this opportunity and hope to continue this service year after year.
If you need any assistance or know a farm that could benefit from our services, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Wendy Lopez at 803-618-9015.
#NHCW2022 #valuechcs #agriculturalworkers #healthcareforall #advocacymatters #scphca
Rural Health Services Agricultural Workers Program provided lunch to over 250 workers at @titanfarms for Agricultural Workers' Health Day! ๐ Thank you, Amancio Palma, Director of Field Operations, for allowing RHS to give back to your employees for their hard work and dedication to our community. Thank you, Leonardo Tanaka, from South Carolina Primary Health Care Association, for joining us.
Mr. Tanaka is responsible for improving access to preventive and primary care services for Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers and their Families (MSFW) in targeted areas in SC. We are thankful for this opportunity and hope to continue this service year after year.
If you need any assistance or know a farm that could benefit from our services, please reach out to our Program Coordinator, Wendy Lopez at 803-618-9015.
#NHCW2022 #valuechcs #agriculturalworkers #healthcareforall #advocacymatters #scphca22 #scphca
*We do not own the rights to this song.
RHS had a blast during #nhcw2022 ! We will continue to advocate and provide resources to the communities that need it most. ๐ #valuechcs
Congratulations to our three award recipients of the 2022 Kenneth P. Judd & Rural Health Services, Inc. Health Sciences Scholarship. Each recipient received $1,000 to go towards their accredited University for a degree in healthcare.
Jada Fleming is pursuing a degree in Nursing at Francis Marion University. In the next 5 years, she hopes to have obtained her BSN and further her education to become an NP or PA.
Kyla Padgett will be attending Clemson University while pursuing her degree in Biochemistry. She plans to attend dental school upon graduating to become an Orthodontist.
Bailey Bennett will be attending Aiken Technical College to pursue a degree in ultrasound technology. She has always had a passion for helping others and believes the medical field is perfect for her passion.
Thank you to Carolyn Emanuel-McClain, CEO, Dr. Liz Stewart, Board Chair, Dr. Kenneth Judd, and Dr. Kenneth Jones, CMO for electing our three winners.
To read more about this annual scholarship, visit: https://www.ruralhs.org/resource-information/scholarships/
Legislative Breakfast for Stakeholder Appreciation Day!
#valueCHCs | #HCAdvocacy | #NHCW2022 | #FQHCs | #stakeholderappreciation | #cityofAiken | #StrongSCcities | #advocacymatters
Legislative Breakfast for Stakeholder Appreciation Day!
#valueCHCs | #HCAdvocacy | #NHCW2022 | #FQHCs | #stakeholderappreciation | #cityofAiken | #StrongSCcities | #advocacymatters
RHSโs Legislative Breakfast for Stakeholder Appreciation Day! ๐
We admire all our stakeholders for their continued support year after year. The pandemic gave us the opportunity to promote our mission more than ever before while building unbreakable ties with our government and legislative leaders, donors, board members, providers, and patients. Our door is always open to partner with elected officials and others to ensure our community continues to make progress in healthcare.
Thank you, Mayor Rick N. Osbon for attending and issuing a proclamation for National Health Center Week at CCPC. Thank you to Councilwoman Kay Brohl, Councilwoman Lessie Price, Councilwoman Andrea Gregory Aiken City Council District 5, and Councilman Edward Girardeau for attending. Your support and advocacy for RHS mean the world to us. Thank you to Stuart Bedenbaugh, City Manager, and Mary Catherine Lawton, Assistant City Manager for attending.
Thank you to all attending Legislative Delegation: Senator Tom Young, Rep. Bill Clyburn for SC House District 82, Rep. Bart Blackwell SC House 81, and Rep. Bill Taylor.
Thank you to the attending County Council members: Ron Felder for Aiken County Council and Councilman Kelley Mobley.
Thank you to our attending board members: Dr. Liz Stewart, Board Chair, Dr. Thayer McGahee, Vice Chair, Dr. Corey Murphy, John Strother, Kelley Mobley, Cynthia Mitchell, and Geneva Jackson.
Thank you, Vicki Young from South Carolina Primary Health Care Association for attending. โ
Thank you to John Boyette and Dede Biles from Aiken Standard for attending. ๐
Lastly, thank you Cassies Soul Sistas Catering for providing a delicious breakfast to our stakeholders. ๐ง๐ฅ
#valueCHCs | #HCAdvocacy | #NHCW2022 | #FQHCs | #stakeholderappreciation | #cityofAiken | #StrongSCcities | #advocacymatters
THANK YOU, Nothing Bundt Cakes of Aiken, for donating 175 bundlets to all staff members and the grand raffle prize. Your support means the world to us. Thank you for giving back to community health workers. ๐๐ #nhcw2022 #nhcw22 #valuechcs #advocateforchange
Happy Staff Appreciation Day! RHS celebrated with lunch, #NHCW2022 t-shirts, and over 30 raffle prizes from local organizations. Together we build strong communities ๐
Saturdayโs Back to School Bash at CCPC was a huge success! ๐๐240 bookbags were distributed to children in our local community.
Thank you Aiken School of Cosmetology & Barbering for providing free back-to-school haircuts. Mr. Anderson did a fantastic job providing face painting to all. Our school-based team enrolled more students in our health program that provides dental and well-child visits directly in the ACPSD.
#NHCW2022 #ValueCHCs #backtoschool2022 #backtoschoolbash #BookBagGiveAway #bookbagdrive
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