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 CountyΒ 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.Β IΒ look forward to another fantastic year of compassion, quality, and caring.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
School-Based Health Services
340B Program
Agriculture Department
Today is World Pancreatic Cancer Day! Let's unite to shine a light on #pancreatic cancer and its symptoms. Wear your purple in support of this day!
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS:
π Unexplained weight loss
π Stomach Pain
π Mid-Back Pain
π Jaundice (Yellowing of eyes/skin or itchy skin)
π Changes in stool
π Loss of appetite
π Indigestion
π New-onset diabetes
KNOW THE RISK FACTORS:
1β£ Heavy alcohol use
2β£ Smoking
3β£ Diabetes
4β£ Pancreatitis
5β£ Obesity
6β£ A family history of pancreatic cancer
7β£ Age
https://bit.ly/3UM3vdH
Call 803-380-7000 to schedule your appointment with one of our amazing providers!
#WPCD #EarlyDetection #pancreaticcancerawareness #itsabouttime #earlydetectioncansavelives #earlydetectioniskey
Today - and every day - we are grateful for the millions of men and women who have selflessly answered the call to serve in our nation's armed forces. πΊπΈπβ€οΈ
Please join us in showing our appreciation and unending support to the RHS staff and their family members who were willing to risk so much for us.
Today, we thank you, we salute you, and we honor you. Let us commit to forever remembering the contributions made by our nation's veterans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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#HappyVeteransDay #VeteransDay #HealthcareForAll #aikensc #veteranshealth #heroes
Rural Health Services School-Based Program at the 2022 CSRA Kids JAM at Riverview Park Activities Center. Parents were able to view one of our mobile units that serves 28 schools in the Aiken County Public School District. Enrollment forms, flyers, educational coloring pages, and candy packs were given out to parents and students who attended.
Special thanks to the Augusta Green Jackets, Auggie, who may be our new mobile bus driver! π Thank you, Pam & Beatrice, for showcasing our school-based program to #CSRA parents.
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It's not too late to ENROLL your child! Our services are convenient, affordable, and quality.
Visit our website: https://bit.ly/3UsVkCW
π²803-219-1926
π©pmiles@ruralhs.org
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#kidsjam2022 #schoolbasedhealth #healthcareheroes #HealthcareForAll #aikensc #acpsd #childrenshealth #pediatrics #childrenshealthcare
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM RHS! β¨π§‘π»ππ #happyhalloween #valuechcs #halloween2022
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM RHS! ππβ¨π»π§‘ #happyhalloween #valuechcs #halloween22
Open Enrollment 2023 begins on November 1st! Get in touch with our certified application counselors to get your health coverage.
π Latoya (CCPC): 803-508-7106
π Gail (CCPC): 803-380-7013
π Connie (MJW): 803-380-7018
Hereβs what you can do to prepare:
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Learn how to apply for coverage.
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Find out if you might qualify for savings β most people do!
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Gather everything youβll need before you apply
For more info: https://www.healthcare.gov/apply-and-enroll/get-ready-to-apply/
Creating connections through food, fellowship, and fashion at the @aikenstandard Women Today luncheon.
Nonprofit founder, Terry Lee, shared her story and work with @overflow_foundation as the keynote speaker. Lee started the foundation in 2019 following the loss of her oldest son Phillip Lee Jr. The Overflow Foundation works to bring awareness, education, and resources to people within the community about substance abuse and mental health disorders. You can register for the upcoming mental health conference at Cedar Creek Church in Aiken on Nov. 4.
@shopvikkis sponsored a fall fashion show during the luncheon, showcasing their latest and greatest styles.
Read more about the event: https://bit.ly/3VqWBLv
Read more about Overflow Foundation: https://overflow.foundation/
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
π₯"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. π¦·π
Do you need HOUSING HELP? π 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?
π΅ Up to 12 months of back rent
π Up to 3 additional months of future rental assistance
π‘ Utility assistance
π Other expenses (moving, hotel, storage, deposits, etc.)
Do I qualify?
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Iβm a renter.
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Iβm 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.
βCanβt make it? Apply online: Bit.ly/SCStayPlus
π²For 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! ππ 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? π§ͺ Find our mini mobile unit next week at the Walmart on Richland Avenue. #KnowYourStatus in 20 minutes or less with a quick mouth swab. π
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. π
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:
πSuicide and Crisis Line: Dial 988
πSCDMH Mobile Crisis: 833-364-2274
πCrisis Text Line: Text βHope4SCβ to 741741
πTrevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ+): 866-488-7386
πTrans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
πUnited Way: 211
πVeterans 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.
RHSβs 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. π
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. ππͺ₯π¦·
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!
π² 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 RHSβs 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! π 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! π 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. π #valuechcs
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