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National High Blood Pressure Education Month-  During National High Blood Pressure Education Month in May, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is challenging Americans to participate in a national pledge to #MoveWithHeart to help reduce their risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). NHLBI is asking you to pledge by posting a photo or…

Women’s Health Month- May is Women’s Health Month and it’s never too early or late to make healthy changes so you look and feel your best. You can take control of your health and help others in your family too! To improve your physical and mental health, you can: Visit a doctor or nurse for a…

Lupus Awareness Month—  May Lupus Awareness Month is an annual observance to call attention to lupus and its impact on the lives of millions of individuals and families. Check back for information about 2019 May Lupus Awareness Month. Put On Purple Day is also held on May 17th. Wear purple and tell people why you are showing your…

HCPSC Board Members and Staff visit MUSC Center for Telehealth in Charleston. Pictured are Board Members, Yvonne Davis, Patricia Atkinson, Darrell Jameson and Georgette Washington. Staff members Santina Mayo, Anne Kuzas and Dr.Tizora, Pediatrician along with Elana Wells, MUSC School-Based Health Manager and Kelli Garber, Lead Nurse Practitioner.

Great trip to Washington, DC with several of our Board Members, our CEO, and COO for the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) 2019 Policies and Issues Forum. Had a very productive day on Capitol Hill discussing important P&I topics with our state representatives.  

HCPSC & WellCare partnered to support the Marion County School District Hurricane Florence Relief Fund. Pictured is HCPSC CEO and board members and members of Marion Co Schools Administration including Superintendent, Dr. Kandace Bethea. WellCare representative Tracey Snowden traveled from Columbia to present a check to Dr. Bethea.  

The Nation Goes Red in February On the first Friday of every February, which is designated as American Heart Month, the nation comes together, igniting a wave of red from coast to coast. From landmarks to news anchors and neighborhoods to online communities; this annual groundswell unites millions of people for a common goal: the…

Red Nose Day aims to end child poverty by raising money and awareness for kids in the U.S. and around the world. Our pediatric department (above) and front desk (right) show off their red noses hoping to bring people together to have fun, raise money and change the lives of kids who need our help…

We held a great event at our Marion, SC office this past Friday commemorating National Health Center Week and National Consumer Board Member Day. We had over 500 participants, which includes those who participated in the free health screenings outside, those who took advantage of the health care services inside, and those who just came…