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Community Health Centers: Separating Myths from Facts – As Published in Advocates for Community Health

“Since the first Community Health Center (CHC) opened in 1965, our nation’s largest primary care network has expanded to over 1,500 sites, now serving more than 32.5 million people across the United States and its territories—in both rural and urban communities. Despite their growth and critical role in healthcare delivery, several misconceptions about CHCs persist,

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$1.8M Grant Provides Thousands Of Women Contraceptive Care at LRMC

Nearly 18,000 women have received contraceptive care at Little River Medical Center locations over the last five years thanks to grants totaling $1.8 million through South Carolina nonprofit New Morning. The care — which includes birth control, family planning education and counseling — helps women who are uninsured, underinsured or low income. Pam Davis, CEO

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LRMC’s Self-Monitoring Hypertension Program

One in three American adults has high blood pressure which puts them at risk for stroke and heart disease, two of the leading causes of death in the US. The American Health Association recommends self-monitoring for all people with high blood pressure. Self-monitoring assists healthcare providers in determining whether treatments are working. LRMC’s self-monitoring hypertension

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Hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests & N-95 masks distributed

In just one month, Little River Medical Center, Horry County’s largest community health center, has distributed hundreds of at-home rapid COVID-19 tests and N-95 masks across their service area. Test kits and masks were provided free of charge to the community through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) COVID-19 Testing Supply Program. While COVID-19

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USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits

USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits First Update in More Than 45 Years Reflects Current Cost Realities WASHINGTON, August 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP

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Happy Holidays!

All locations will be closed for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. 

LRMC Carolina Forest Pharmacy:

Re-Opening soon!

Pharmacy Assistance

Call 843-663-8833. Staff at the LRMC South Strand Pharmacy will assist patients with prescriptions.

Thank you!

Temporary Closure of LRMC Carolina Forest Pharmacy

Effective Friday, April 25, it will be closed for construction.
It is expected to reopen in early June.

Temporary Pharmacy Assistance

During this closure, staff at the LRMC South Strand Pharmacy
will assist patients with prescriptions.
Call 843-663-8833.

Thank you for your patience!

Cierre Temporal de la Farmacia en el Centro de Salud LRMC Carolina Forest

A partir del viernes 25 de abril, la farmacia estará cerrada por motivos de construcción.
Se espera que reabra a principios de junio.

Asistencia Temporal con la Farmacia

Durante el cierre, la Farmacia LRMC South Strand ayudará a los pacientes con sus recetas.
Para asistencia, llame al 843-663-8833.