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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 County 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. I look forward to another fantastic year of compassion, quality, and caring.
BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
School-Based Health Services
340B Program
Agriculture Department
💜 A lovely night honoring a “Lifetime of Service” from our CEO, Carolyn Emanuel-McClain! Her legacy in our community promises enhanced access to quality care and a special focus on serving women.
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#LifetimeOfService #CommunityImpact #EmpoweringWomen
Rural Health Services is proud to announce that it has been awarded Gold status in the Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) Program.
By becoming an ACE, Rural Health Services is committed to integrating advocacy into our organization`s mission and operation to ensure our health center, the patients we serve, and the community at large have a voice in critical policy decisions.
An Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) is a Community Health Center that creates a culture of advocacy to ensure that policymakers at all levels of government commit to investing in the affordable, equitable, and innovative care that health centers provide. ACE levels--bronze, silver, and gold-- recognize consistent engagement and demonstrate an ongoing commitment to making advocacy an organizational priority. As an ACE, RHS actively partners with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) on federal policy issues and the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association (SCPHCA) on key local-level policy issues impacting our health center and patients.
This week, RHS staff went to the Lessie B. Price Center to teach about the various services offered at all three RHS sites!
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#ValueCHCs #Awareness #CommunityHealth
Senator Lindsey Graham and Liz Stewart, RHS Board Chair paid a visit to our NEW Women & Children’s Health Center (Opening SOON) today. Senator Graham authorized congressional directed spending for over $400,000 to help furnish this facility and we are beyond grateful for his contribution!
Thank you Senator Graham!
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#ValueCHCs #FQHC #fqhcstrong #womenandchildrenhealth
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Siemeon Shoutlz
Title: Patient Information Specialist
How long they’ve worked for RHS: 16 Years
Where they’re from: Atlanta, GA
A little about them: "I went to Voorhees College"
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
🩺 Happy National Doctors Day from RHS to all the incredible doctors out there! Thank you for your commitment to healing and caring for others.
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#NationalDoctorsDay #ThankYouDoctors 🙌🏥
Thank you to Junior Leadership Aiken County (JLAC) for filling up our blessing box!
The blessing box is now fully stocked for those who need it! Have a Happy Easter!
Today, MILKS came to CCPC to train our future lactation consultants about breastfeeding!
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#breastfeedingsupport #ValueCHCs
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight our CEO Carolyn Emanuel-McClain
Title: Chief Executive Officer
How long they’ve worked for RHS: 14 Years
Where they’re from: Pembroke, NC
A little about them: "I received my BA Sociology from Pembroke State University, Master of Public Health UNC Chapel Hill, NC"
A fun fact: "I am a Tar Heel Fan"
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
This weekend, our staff attended the annual SEA Retreat in Myrtle Beach! Here, they learned about their “WHY” and how to use it to make our health centers the best they can be. While there, Lisa Lewis, Director of Administration received the “Award of Excellence” for all of her hard work and dedication to RHS.
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#ValueCHCs #SEARetreat #aikensc #SCPHCA
The #AffordableCareAct has led to a historic
advancement of health equity in the U.S., from lowering
health care premiums & expanding coverage to
improving maternal health & extending postpartum
coverage! The #ACA is increasing access & lowering
costs for all Americans! #ACA14
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Grayson Ross!
Title: Sexual Health Program Manager
How long they’ve worked for RHS: 1.5 Years
Where they’re from: Arlington, Texas
A little about them: "I graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with degrees in Political Science and History. I love to travel, watch real housewives, and eat tacos."
A fun fact: "I`m currently learning how to play the piano!"
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
RHS Medicaid and Marketplace Outreach Team went to the Aiken High School basketball game on Friday! They were there to provide information to parents about special enrollment and our NEW Early Childhood Development Program.
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#community #outreach #earlychildhood #medicaid #marketplace
Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today, we celebrate RHS` strong, empowering women and women everywhere!
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#women #valuechcs #march8 #aikensc
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Dr. Rochelle D. Hammett.
Title: Internal Medicine Physician
How long they’ve worked for RHS: 1 Year
Where they’re from: Cleveland, Ohio
A little about them: "I am one of 19 children and the only physician. I went to undergraduate school at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. I graduated from Case Western Reserve University Medical School in Cleveland, Ohio as well as did my Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. I am an artist using multiple media to create stills and portraits."
A fun fact: "I am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated."
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
Rural Health Services is looking for community input! Please complete this survey to provide feedback on accessing sexual health care in Aiken County. All entries will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
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#AikenSC #CommunityHealth #sexualhealthformen #cdc
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Kyle Herbert.
Title: Chief Financial Officer
How long they’ve worked for RHS: Almost 7 months
Where they’re from: Columbia, SC
A little about them: “University of Richmond, Rooting for the Gamecocks in all sports”
A fun fact: “I was an Adjunct Professor of Accounting for ten years at the University of South Carolina”
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Cedrick Hair, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP.
Title: Director of Pharmacy
How long they’ve worked for RHS: Almost 5 years
Where they’re from: Little Mountain, SC
A little about them: "Undergrad-University of South Carolina (Columbia, SC ), MBA and Doctorate in Pharmacy-South University (Columbia, SC). I enjoy traveling and biking. I love music...I play the piano and have done it for 10+years. I enjoy gardening :-)"
A fun fact: "I have a twin brother who is an attorney in SC 😄"
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Crystal Jenkins.
Title: Referral Specialist
How long they’ve worked for RHS: 3 Years
Where they’re from: Spartanburg, SC
A little about them: "I graduated from the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg. I am a beauty consultant in my spare time, so I spend evenings and weekends working on promoting my business. I love spending time with my family and friends. For fun I like to shop, go to movies, and events. I love to travel and try new things. I just love life."
A fun fact: "I love to cook :)"
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
Happy #TeamMemberMonday! Today, we highlight Kimya Justice.
Title: Adult Medicine Patient Care Coordinator for CCPC and FHC
How long they’ve worked for RHS: Almost 5 Years
Where they’re from: Aiken, SC
A little about them: "I graduated from the College of Charleston with a BA in Biology. I worked for SC DHEC in the Aiken Environmental Office (covering multiple counties) as an Air Quality Control Specialist for 7 years before leaving and pursuing my nursing degree. I currently hold a BSN and working on my MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management. I love all things sports and travel. Any beach with white sand and clear blue water are my first choices!"
A fun fact: "I LOVE SNEAKERS! I`m ashamed to state how many pairs I currently own!!"
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#EmployeeSpotlight #Recognition #Team #CommunityHealth #AikenSC
