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History

Fetter Health Care Network, formerly known as the Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center, was established under the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a demonstration project initially funded by the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity. It was established to provide a full range of health care services to Charleston’s low-income community.

Over time, this project became a Community Health Center under Public Law 9564, Section 330, of the Federal Regulation. Fetter is the oldest federally-qualified health center in South Carolina. In 1975, Fetter was registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the state of South Carolina.

Initial funding was secured by a group of concerned citizens including Dr. Franklin C. Fetter (former Dean of MUSC), Father Henry Grant (community organizer), former S.C. Senator Herbert U. Fielding, former U.S. Senator Ernest F. Hollings, and Mr. J. Arthur Brown (community leader).

In 2017, Fetter Health Care Network celebrated 50 years of providing affordable, quality primary health care and dental services.

50 Years of Compassion

1967: Fetter opens in the basement of MUSC building
1970: Opened Downtown Charleston site at 51 Nassau Street in trailers
1975: Fetter became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
1983: Open Elijah Wright Health Center serving the Cross community
1988: Summerville Health Center opened its doors
2001: Enterprise is in the Union Heights community
2008: Fetter opens center in Walterboro to serve health care needs of Colleton County
2012: Moved into a new Hollywood Family Health Center facility
2014: Community Dental Center opens
2014: Return to Johns Island Family Health Center
2014: Opened the Elijah Wright Family Health Center in Cross
2017: Fetter celebrates 50-year anniversary
2018: Opened Thaddeus J. Bell M.D. Family Health Center in Summerville
2018: Opened Rose D. Ribbs, MD Family Health Center in Moncks Corner
2018: Operating a new Mobile Dental Vehicle in service area throughout the Lowcountry

History

Fetter Health Care Network, formerly known as the Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center, was established under the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a demonstration project initially funded by the Federal Office of Economic Opportunity. It was established to provide a full range of health care services to Charleston’s low-income community.

Over time, this project became a Community Health Center under Public Law 9564, Section 330, of the Federal Regulation. Fetter is the oldest federally-qualified health center in South Carolina. In 1975, Fetter was registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit in the state of South Carolina.

Initial funding was secured by a group of concerned citizens including Dr. Franklin C. Fetter (former Dean of MUSC), Father Henry Grant (community organizer), former S.C. Senator Herbert U. Fielding, former U.S. Senator Ernest F. Hollings, and Mr. J. Arthur Brown (community leader).

In 2017, Fetter Health Care Network celebrated 50 years of providing affordable, quality primary health care and dental services.

50 Years of Compassion

1967: Fetter opens in the basement of MUSC building
1970: Opened Downtown Charleston site at 51 Nassau Street in trailers
1975: Fetter became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
1983: Open Elijah Wright Health Center serving the Cross community
1988: Summerville Health Center opened its doors
2001: Enterprise is in the Union Heights community
2008: Fetter opens center in Walterboro to serve health care needs of Colleton County
2012: Moved into a new Hollywood Family Health Center facility
2014: Community Dental Center opens
2014: Return to Johns Island Family Health Center
2014: Opened the Elijah Wright Family Health Center in Cross
2017: Fetter celebrates 50-year anniversary
2018: Opened Thaddeus J. Bell M.D. Family Health Center in Summerville
2018: Opened Rose D. Ribbs, MD Family Health Center in Moncks Corner
2018: Operating a new Mobile Dental Vehicle in service area throughout the Lowcountry

Fetter Health Care provides a “Good Faith Estimate” for health care upon request to the uninsured and those choosing to not use insurance. To learn more, visit our Billing & Insurance page. 

Fetter Health Care Network is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

 

51 Nassau Street Charleston, SC 29403 Phone 843-722-4112

© Copyright Fetter Health Care Network | 2024

51 Nassau Street Charleston, SC 29403 Phone 843-722-4112

Fetter Health Care provides a “Good Faith Estimate” for health care upon request to the uninsured and those choosing to not use insurance. To learn more, visit our Billing & Insurance page.

Fetter Health Care Network is a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). This health center receives HHS funding and has federal Public Health Service (PHS) deemed status with respect to certain health-related claims, including medical malpractice claims, for itself and its covered individuals.

© Copyright Fetter Health Care Network | 2024

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