e Cooperative Health Center was founded with the purpose of addressing the primary health care needs in the Eau Claire community, which was Columbia, South Carolina’s largest underserved collection of low-income neighborhoods.
In 1981, with a population of 35,000 and its sole practicing physician at retirement age, Eau Claire needed serious help. Initially, Dr. Stuart Hamilton launched Eau Claire Pediatrics, which quickly grew into a three-physician practice. With a local poverty rate of 25%, the practice was quite busy but could not cover its costs. A decision was made to scrap the standard private practice model, re-emerge as a non-profit, and seek grant support.
In 1993, the practice expanded to include adult primary care and became certified as a Federally Qualified Health Center “look-alike” that qualified it for enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements to help cover the costs of caring for the uninsured. In 1997, OB/GYN services were added, and in 2000, the Cooperative received its first competitive federal grant.
Dental services and behavioral health services were added in 2002, followed by pharmacy services in 2004. Seasonal workers, homeless healthcare, and HIV/AIDs care programs were added in 2012.
The Cooperative was awarded a national healthcare innovation grant to pilot a home-based care program. The Cooperative has published peer-reviewed original research in conjunction with the Medical University of South Carolina and precepts nursing and medical students from multiple institutions.
The Cooperative has now grown into a four-county, multiple-outlet, 50-provider primary care group serving families of all income levels. It is South Carolina’s largest and most cost-effective community health center system, with an annual patient base exceeding 58,000 individuals.
A sliding fee scale is available for families in economic distress and no one is denied care due to an inability to pay. The Cooperative remains true to its mission of service in the spirit of the Good Samaritan.
At Parkridge OB/GYN, we bring together some of the most caring, established and experienced women’s health care physicians to serve Columbia, Irmo, Lexington and the greater Midlands region of South Carolina. We are here to provide you with quality, compassionate medical care, as well as an exceptional overall patient experience, throughout every stage of your life.
We offer a complete range of gynecology and obstetric care, from your first exam through pregnancy, menopause and beyond. We know caring is as important as a precise clinical diagnosis, and are dedicated to meeting your unique health needs throughout your life journey.
Welcome to Anytime Fitness Lexington, SC. Our commitment to your personal goals drives everything we do! We customize programs around YOUR needs with a variety of training options that provide the support and guidance that fits you. Getting to a healthier place is about living a better, happier life and seeing the results that matter to you, so our support extends beyond the gym walls to your life outside. We aren’t your typical gym, we’re here to get you to a healthier place! Welcome home!
We are committed to helping others be the best that they can be. Chiropractic care can help you achieve life you’ve always wanted. We believe that our bodies are designed extraordinarily and that when functioning properly, not only should we live free from dysfunction and disease but we should be able to achieve extraordinary things. Our mission is to empower you and your family to correct your health concerns at the source in order to achieve optimal health.
Drs. Joe and Samantha Messina, are focused on helping our community of Lexington, SC reach its greatest potential in health and wellness through the most advanced chiropractic care possible. We apply constant education, advanced techniques, technological advancement, and relevant research to ongoing chiropractic care for you and your family.
