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August 4, 2025

Fetter Health Care Network Announces Grand Opening of the Mughelli-Ojibokaja Wellness Center

CHARLESTON, S.C. – July 31, 2025 – Fetter Health Care Network, a trusted provider of quality and affordable health care services throughout the Lowcountry, is proud to announce the official grand opening of the Mughelli-Ojibokaja Wellness Center, located at 1843 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29407.

The community is invited to join Fetter in celebrating this exciting expansion of accessible, specialized care on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will feature guided tours of the new facility and opportunities to meet the dedicated care team.

The Mughelli-Ojibokaja Wellness Center reflects Fetter’s ongoing commitment to being more than a health care provider—it is a health care partner deeply invested in community wellness. This modern, patient-focused facility is designed to support Women’s Wellness, offering services such as:

OBGYN
Gynecology services and Procedures
Ultrasounds
Contraceptive Education and Counseling
Preventative Screenings

During the grand opening, attendees will experience the innovative features of the facility and gain insight into the high-quality, compassionate care Fetter is known for. This milestone represents a major step forward in expanding care to the West Ashley community and beyond.

“The opening of the Mughelli-Ojibokaja Wellness Center represents a powerful step toward equitable, community-centered care in West Ashley,” said Dr. Slaughter, Chief Medical Officer at Fetter Health Care Network. “This facility was designed with our patients in mind, ensuring access to comprehensive, compassionate services that support the whole person. We are honored to continue expanding our footprint and deepening our commitment to the communities we serve.”

For over 50 years, Fetter Health Care Network has been a cornerstone of care in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester counties. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), Fetter provides a wide range of services—including primary care, dental, behavioral health, and more—regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

About Fetter Health Care Network

Founded in 1967 in the basement of the MUSC building, Fetter Health Care Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to delivering timely, comprehensive, and quality health services with dignity and respect. Fetter fosters partnerships with community organizations and advocates for policies that promote the physical, mental, and social well-being of the communities it serves.

For more information, please visit www.fetterhealthcare.org.

October 18, 2023

Fetter Health Care Network Expands Outreach Efforts with New Mobile Unit

Charleston, SC – Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has received funding through the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to acquire an additional mobile medical unit. This new unit will enhance Fetter’s ongoing outreach efforts, improving access to vital, high-quality healthcare services throughout Lowcountry communities.

The new expansion was made possible via close collaboration with MUSC, which worked with state legislature Reps. Wendell Gilliard and Leon Stavrinakis to secure funding for the new mobile unit through state appropriations. Funds were appropriated within MUSC’s state budget and have since been passed on to Fetter.

These efforts were also supported by Charleston Area Justice Ministry’s advocacy for public support of a mobile unit operated by Fetter to address under-resourced, underserved tri-county communities and residents.

“It is important we champion health equity in Charleston,” said Rep. Gilliard. “I am unwavering in my commitment to bringing vital funding to the Charleston Area Justice Ministry’s annual Nehemiah assembly and Fetter Health Care Network’s mobile clinics, ensuring rural communities thrive with access to essential healthcare. Together, we will build a healthier, more equitable future.”

“With the new funding for this important initiative, we are making sure that our community members have access to the highest quality of healthcare, no matter where they may be,” said Rep. Stavrinakis. “This is but one more step in ensuring the well-being and visibility of all Lowcountry citizens.”

This addition to Fetter’s existing mobile unit program will increase the nonprofit’s outreach effort capabilities, directly uniting Lowcountry citizens with essential, quality healthcare services that would be otherwise inaccessible.

“Our team is incredibly grateful for this generous support and collaboration,” shared Fetter CEO Dr. Aretha Polite-Powers. “This new unit will be invaluable to improving the well-being of patients and increasing access to affordable quality care across the Lowcountry. We are grateful to all who have advocated for healthier outcomes in our community.”

For more information on Fetter’s services or to schedule an appointment, visit FetterHealthCare.org or call 843-722-4112.

About Fetter Health Care Network

Fetter Health Care Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) chartered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the State of South Carolina in 1975. Fetter provides comprehensive services for insured, uninsured and underserved residents in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties. Today, Fetter Health Care Network has 27 different sites, including mobile units, medical laboratories and pharmacies.

August 23, 2023

Fetter Health Care Network awarded $2 million grant toward maternal health care efforts

Charleston, SC – Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has been awarded the Quality Improvement Fund Maternal Health (QIF-MH) grant, a $2 million award provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program. This grant, which totals more than $65 million dispersed amongst more than a dozen HRSA-funded health centers, will be instrumental in enhancing the quality and accessibility of prenatal care services throughout the Lowcountry. The award is part of a larger, whole-of-government strategy to improve U.S. maternal health, particularly in underserved communities.

As part of a larger two-year grant program, this award supports Fetter in improving maternal health services in racial and ethnic communities impacted by health disparities. Funds from this award will propel initiatives that increase early access and dismantle barriers to prenatal care, improve maternal health outcomes and provide diabetes prevention. The grant will also assist in integrating maternal health with behavioral health services while introducing the CenteringPregnancy care model to Fetter’s prenatal offerings via an educational support group offered to expecting mothers.

“We are grateful for this support that enables us to make significant advancements that promote the wellness of our community,” shared Fetter CEO Dr. Aretha Powers. “This grant will allow us to procure cutting-edge equipment and expand our care staff, ensuring that expectant Lowcountry mothers and their children receive the comprehensive care they deserve.”

This significant grant will strengthen Fetter’s existing prenatal care services, allowing the nonprofit to invest in new equipment, including ultrasound machines, telehealth machines and exam beds, and increase the ease and availability of on-site and virtual prenatal care services. Funding will also support the expansion of its care staff, increasing availability to qualified and specialized providers.

Fetter women’s health services are available throughout its Lowcountry locations, with OB/GYN specialty services based out of the Charleston Family Health Center in downtown Charleston and the Women & Children’s Annex of Thaddeus J. Bell, MD Family Health Center in Summerville. For more information on Fetter’s services or to schedule an appointment, visit FetterHealthCare.org or call 843-722-4112.

About Fetter Health Care Network

Fetter Health Care Network is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) chartered as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the State of South Carolina in 1975. Fetter provides comprehensive services for insured, uninsured and underserved residents in Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester Counties. Today, Fetter Health Care Network has 27 different sites, including mobile units, medical laboratories and pharmacies.