Migrant/Seasonal Agricultural Workers
Agricultural workers often have a high occurrence of diabetes, high blood pressure, skin disorders, dental needs and more. We offer a full range of health services for our local migrant and seasonal agricultural workers (MSAW).
Workers employed in the direct farming of crops and their families qualify for these services. A migrant agricultural worker is someone whose principal employment is seasonal agricultural work and who moves to temporary housing to seek this work. A seasonal agricultural worker is an individual with permanent housing whose employment is in agriculture on a seasonal basis.
We assist migrant/seasonal agricultural workers and their families by removing barriers that prevent access to critically needed care and support.
Services available at include:
- Primary and specialty referrals
- Disease management (diabetes, COPD, high blood pressure, and others)
- Care for minor illnesses (fevers, coughs, urinary tract infections, cuts, sprains and others)
- Hospital follow-up care
- Confidential HIV and Hepatitis C testing
- STI screenings and treatment
- On-site lab services
- Screening and enrollment for benefit programs, including assistance with insurance, food, medication
All patients who are experiencing homelessness are accepted into our program regardless of insurance status.
A letter from the farm owner or supervisor will qualify you for the program. To schedule a medical or dental appointment, please call 843-663-8000 and press 1 for a scheduling representative.
For more information about our services for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, please call 843-602-6159.
