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1. Volume 1, Issue 1 www.myfhc.org Fall 2015
Technology
at
FHC
See page 7
Surviving
the
Flood
See page 6
Diabetic
Neuropathy
on the Rise
See page 5
New Family
Health Centers
pharmacies
See page 3
Annual
Legislative
Breakfast
See page 2
Family Health Centers
Veterans Choice Program
FHC is now a part of The Veterans Choice
Program, a law that expands the number of
options Veterans have for receiving care to
ensure that they have timely access to high-
quality medical treatment. Veterans Choice
Program (VCP) provides primary care, inpatient
and outpatient specialty care, and mental health
care for eligible Veterans when the local VA
medical center (VAMC) cannot provide the serv-
ices due to:
• Lack of available specialists.
• Long wait times.
• Extraordinary distance from the Veteran’s
home.
Veterans can make an appointment by call-
ing 803-531-6900 at any FHC center.
Come see social
worker/behavioral
health specialist
Tyrone Williams
He's a veteran and
understands what you're
going through.
Make an appointment
today at 803-531-6900.
Jacob Gillens,
Marion Anderson,
Melinda Jenkins &
Samuel Alston
(FHC board mem-
bers) Veterans who
receive health care
through FHC's
Veterans Choice
Program
Time for Your Flu
Vaccine at Family
Health Centers
Everyone 6 months and older
should get an annual flu vac-
cine. By getting the flu vaccine,
you can prevent flu related ill-
nesses. Pneumonia and bron-
chitis are examples of serious
flu related complications.
A common misconception is
that the flu vaccine can give you
the flu. It cannot. Common side
effects are soreness or redness
where the shot was
given. See your FHC
healthcare profes-
sional to get the flu
vaccine today!
Sleep Problems
Depression is a mental ill-
ness, but it can affect your body
as well as your mind. Sleep
problems, for example, can be
a symptom of depression.
Trouble falling asleep or staying
asleep is common in people
who are depressed. But some
people with depression may
find that they sleep too much.
Contact FHC's behavioral
health department if you're hav-
ing problems sleeping or feel
depressed.

2. Family Health Centers hosted
their annual legislative breakfast
honoring Senator John Matthews
Jr. Health care officials and com-
munity members were present
on behalf of Matthews and FHC.
Officials discussed work done by
Senator Matthews on behalf of
health care, services provided at
FHC, and the need for funding
and support in 2015 and beyond.
The supportive crowd who
attended the packed meeting
and breakfast were informed
about the progress and needs of
FHC
Former FHC interim CEO
Doug Bryant said "Senator
Matthews helped us get over 20
million dollars to help the under-
served in South Carolina.
Without health care and educa-
tion, there is no future for South
Carolina. Senator Matthews
understands that. He's had his
hand on every piece of health
care legislation in this state."
"The funding Senator
Matthews has supported will
help Family Health Centers
move forward with new technol-
ogy like telehealth. He's been
very supportive of rural commu-
nities and health care initiatives
in our area," said Bamberg City
Councilperson and Executive
Director-Palmetto Care
Connections Kathy Schwarting.
Schwarting helped FHC secure
low cost internet and telehealth
technology working along with
the Medical University of South
Carolina and SC Department of
Health & Human Services.
"We provide affordable, high
quality, and cost effective health
care for all. We try to enhance
the quality of life in the communi-
ty and that's what we're doing
with the help of Senator
Matthews," said FHC CEO Leon
A. Brunson, Sr. While the recur-
ring theme during the breakfast
was affordable quality health
care, it was also made clear that
FHC needs increased funding to
continue and enhance their serv-
ices to rural communities where
25 percent are uninsured and 20
percent lack transportation.
"Family Health Centers is a
place where families can come
to obtain services ranging from
dentistry, pediatrics, obstetrics,
gynecology, adult medicine to
podiatry. This is deeply impor-
tant to our rural communities.
We need Family Health
Centers," said Brunson.
Former CEO Doug Bryant discuss-
es the importance of Senator
Matthews' contribution.
Bamberg City Councilperson and
Executive Director-Palmetto Care
Connections Kathy Schwarting.
State Senator John Matthews was
presented with a plaque from FHC
CEO Leon A. Brunson, Sr., during
the facility's annual Legislative
Breakfast at the New Vision
Center.
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You can find
more about
Family Health
Centers at
www.myfhc.org
Family Health Centers
Annual Legislative Breakfast

3. Denmark
1241 Solomon Blatt Blvd
Denmark, SC 29042
Fax: (803) 793-6346
St. Matthews
558 Chestnut Street
St. Matthews, SC 29135
Fax: (803) 874-1998
Family Health Centers
opens pharmacies in Denmark
and St. Matthews locations
8am - 5pm daily
Call 803-531-6900
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New Midwife
Penelope Bowman
at Family Health
Centers
We've all heard stories about
boiling water in
old movies and
the midwife com-
ing to rural
homes in the
middle of the
night. Today, a
midwife has
advanced train-
ing and certifica-
tions. Penelope Bowman has
joined Family Health Centers.
She is certified by the American
Midwifery Board (AMCB).
Midwives today focus on care of
women and their families during
pregnancy, delivery, and the post-
partum period. They are licensed
to practice in every state. "We
can take care of women through
their entire life cycle - family plan-
ning, reproduction, and
menopause," said Bowman.
Penelope
Bowman
New FHC
Orangeburg
Dental Hours
Call 803-531-6900
today for your
appointment
Monday - Thursday
8am - 8pm
Friday
8am - 5pm
Hot Flashes linked to
Heart Disease
Menopausal women who
have lots of hot
flashes could face
a higher risk for
early-stage heart
disease, a new
study suggests.
The researchers
presented their
study of 304 nonsmokers, in
their mid-50s, and hadn't been
diagnosed with heart disease.
Most of the participants were
postmenopausal, overweight,
and had normal blood pressure.
The researchers presented their
study's results at the North
American Menopause Society
2015 Annual Meeting. This
research was presented at a
medical conference and consid-
ered preliminary.
The research is the first to
compare the frequency of hot
flashes with the thickness of the
inner layers of the carotid arter-
ies (which carry blood to your
brain). The thickness of those
layers is a sign of early heart
disease.
In the new study, women in
their mid-50s who had up to 12
hot flashes per day had thicker
carotid artery layers than women
with four or less flashes per day.
The link seemed to hold up
when researchers took into
account things like age, race,
weight, cholesterol levels, and
blood pressure.
Women who report hot flash-
es need to be regularly
screened for heart disease risk
factors. Contact the OB/GYN
department at Family Health
Centers for a wellness exam if
you're having more hot flashes
than usual.

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The show, sponsored and
produced by Family Health
Centers features guests ranging
from top physicians at Family
Health Centers, legislators,
medical authorities and more.
"We couldn't be happier with
a quality health talk show that
will deliver news and informa-
tion to citizens across this
region about the importance of
their health and well-being,"
said Chief Executive Officer
Leon A. Brunson Sr., of Family
Health Centers. FHC is based
in Orangeburg and has seven
medical facilites in the region.
The show explores health
issues like heart disease, dia-
betes, teenage pregnancy, vet-
erans' health, stroke, nutrition,
telemedicine and more.
"We're going to tackle some
tough health issues facing
South Carolinians," said host
Gayle "Kathy” Andrews, Director
of Community Development at
Family Health Centers, "Our
plan is to engage the audience
with a different kind of health
program; it will be informative
and solution driven."
The premiere show featured
state Sen. John W. Matthews Jr.
and Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter
discussing Medicaid and the
late Sen. Clementa C.
Pinckney, who was assassinat-
ed in a mass shooting at Mother
Emanuel A.M.E. Church in
Charleston on June 17, 2015.
Pinckney was a staunch sup-
porter of Medicaid expansion.
Those who would like to sub-
mit a topic are asked to email
gayle.andrews@myfhc.org.
FHC launches a new radio
talk show, "Health Matters,"
airing at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, on WSSB
90.3 FM (NPR affiliate) in Orangeburg
Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter and Senator John Matthews on "Health Matters."
The show airs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, on WSSB 90.3 FM (NPR
affiliate) in Orangeburg.
Uninsured?
Do you have
questions about
the Affordable
Care Act?
Ask FHC certified application
counselors to assist you with
completing the Health Insurance
Marketplace online application.
FHC services are free of charge
and among the many Health
Centers that are with a federally
facilitated marketplace. The
Outreach and enrollment staff at
Family Health Centers is deter-
mined to get you covered and
provide the information you need
to choose an affordable health
plan that best fits your needs
and budget.
If you are unable to come to
Family Health Centers, there
are other ways you can apply
for health insurance: apply
online through healthcare.gov
or call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY:
1-855-889-4325)
Call and ask for an enrollment
specialist at FHC for more details.
Karen Stearns, enrollment coordi-
nator and Bernice Rivers, enroll-
ment specialist at FHC prepare
applications for the uninsured.

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At FHC, we see a lot of diabetics. It's not
surprising because South Carolina ranks 10th
highest in the nation when it comes to dia-
betes according to South Carolina Dept. of
Health and Environmental Control. It is the
seventh leading cause of death in South
Carolina after heart disease and cancer.
That means it's extremely important to
ensure your health is monitored on a regular
basis. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to
many complications including blindness, kid-
ney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and amputations.
Bringing your blood sugar levels under control is essential to
preventing complications with your feet.
If you have diabetes, you're 15 times more likely to have a limb
amputated due to gangrene. Diabetes can reduce the blood sup-
ply to your feet and cause a loss of feeling known as peripheral
neuropathy.
This can mean foot injuries do not heal well and you may not
notice if your foot is sore or injured.
Diabetic Neuropathy
on the Rise
"Breast Cancer"
Early Detection is
the best Protection
FHC is providing free
screenings through
"Best Chance Network"
(Breast Exams, pelvic
exams, pap smears,
mammograms)
Are you 40-64 years of
age?Don't have insurance?
Please ask the doctor or
nurse at FHC if BCN (Best
Chance Network) will pay for
any follow up tests you may
need, because your health is
important to us.
FHC is dedicated to provid-
ing diagnostic and clinical serv-
ices that support the unique
needs of all women.
FHC Joins QTIP
Program
Family Health Centers is
proud to announce they are join-
ing the QTIP Program. QTIP,
stands for Quality through
Technology and Innovation in
Pediatrics. It is a quality
improvement collaborative fund-
ed by South Carolina Medicaid.
Family Health Centers joins the
program along with thirty other
pediatric practices around the
state with the aim to give top of
the line quality care to their pedi-
atric patients. The Family Health
Centers QTIP team will focus on
improving quality care and inte-
grating behavioral health into the
care of the pediatric patient pop-
ulation.
Dr. Byron Jackson
Podiatrist
Foot tips
if you have diabetes
• See a podiatrist on a regular basis
• Keep your feet clean and free from infection
• Never walk barefoot, especially in the garden or on the
beach and try to avoid sitting with your legs crossed
• file your toenails regularly
• Get corns or hard skin treated by a podiatrist
• Treat ulcers urgently, within 24 hours, especially if there is
redness or swelling around the area, or in an area where
you've previously been warned to seek immediate attention.
• Stop smoking to protect your feet. Smoking impairs the
blood circulation. It can seriously worsen foot and leg prob-
lems.
But remember, people with diabetes can live long healthy
lives when their diabetes is properly managed. Eat healthy,
get physically active, stop smoking and if you need to lose
weight, lose it!
Contact FHC and schedule an appointment with our podia-
trist. Call 803-531-6900

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The Flooding in South
Carolina was one of the most
powerful disasters SC has expe-
rienced in decades with several
fatalities. Many are calling it a
"1000 year flood." The storms
and flooding affected more than
half our state. Overcoming the
high levels of stress is some-
times more difficult than getting
through the environmental and
physical aspects of disaster.
Let's Talk
At FHC, there are behavioral
health professionals here to
help you get
through the emo-
tional toil.
For updated
emergency infor-
mation regarding
the flood, FEMA
assistance, water
distribution cen-
ters, and other
information,
please visit the SC Emergency
Management Division website
at www.scemd.org or 803-737-
8500.
Surviving the Flood:
The Aftermath
FHC
Behavioral
Health
Professional
Stacey
Graham
FHC staff
attend SC
Primary
Health Care
Association
conference
in Myrtle
Beach.
Dr. Therman E. Evans, a
physician and minister,
speaks at Clinical, Front
Office, Revenue Cycle,
Advocacy and Outreach
Retreat in Myrtle Beach
during SC Primary Health
Care Association meeting.

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We are currently installing a state-of-the-art network and com-
munications infrastructure which will improve the response of our
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) application and other systems.
By improving the performance of these systems, FHC will benefit
in improved productivity and customer service. In addition, FHC
will be launching a new
dynamic, interactive, and
professional website leverag-
ing all of the advanced tools
of social media to educate
the community and patients
about health care and the
excellent services that FHC
has to offer. Patients will also
have access to the medical
information over a secure
network connection from
anywhere on any mobile
device or computer.
FHC’s new state-of-the-art network
and communications infrastructure
Anthony Caldwell, Chief Information
Officer.
Rebranding
Family Health
Centers
You might notice some
changes at FHC in the coming
weeks. We have begun the re-
branding process which
includes a new logo, website
development, and visual and
emotional attributes that define
our organization. Rebranding
sets us apart from the competi-
tion. We have a lot to offer here
at FHC, rebranding will allow us
to reach out to more communi-
ties in need of our services.
FHC is on the cutting edge of medicine with
telehealth, the use of medical information
exchanged from one site to another via electron-
ic communications to improve a patient’s clinical
health status. Telemedicine includes a growing
variety of applications and services using two-
way video, email, smart phones, wireless tools
and other forms of telecommunications technol-
ogy.
In rural areas, telemedicine is desperately
needed where patients are unable to obtain the
medical expertise only available in metropolitan
regions. The use of telemedicine has spread
rapidly and is now becoming integrated into the
ongoing operations at FHC.
FHC on the cutting edge of medicine
with “telehealth”
Technology at FHC

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