News & Blogs
Stay up to date on the latest news from Fetter Health Care Network by viewing our updates below.
News & Blogs
Stay up to date on the latest news from Fetter Health Care Network by viewing our updates below.
Latest News
May 7, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network announces additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics for May
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced it will be hosting additional COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the Lowcountry during the month of May. The upcoming schedule currently includes the distribution of the first and second doses of the Moderna vaccine. According to the Emergency Use Authorization, individuals 18 years and older can receive the Moderna vaccine.
“We are thankful to join our community partners in continuing to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics throughout the Lowcountry,” said Aretha R. Powers, DHA, CEO of Fetter. “Our team gets to meet individuals from within our communities each day who are so grateful for the opportunity to receive a vaccine. Serving our friends and neighbors is at the heart of what we do each and every day as a community health center.”
Currently, Fetter is administering the Moderna vaccine at the clinics listed below. Please note, second-dose clinics are intended for individuals who received their first dose vaccine at a previous Fetter clinic.
Fetter’s upcoming clinic dates include:
Vaccine Type | Date | Time | Location |
Moderna
Dose 2 |
Monday, May 10 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Trident Technical College
7000 Rivers Ave. North Charleston, SC |
Moderna
Dose 2 |
Tuesday, May 11 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | International Longshoremen Association
1142 Morrison Dr. Charleston, SC |
Moderna
Dose 1 |
Wednesday, May 12 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Johns Island County Park
(Mullet Hall County Park) 2662 Mullet Hall Rd. Johns Island, SC |
Moderna
Dose 2 |
Monday, May 17 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Author Christopher Community Center
265 Fishburne St. Charleston, SC |
Moderna
Dose 2 |
Tuesday, May 18 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | New Covenant Church of God
2801 Ashley Phosphate Rd. North Charleston, SC |
Moderna
Dose 1 |
Wednesday, May 19 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | North Charleston Fire Dept., Station #2
2800 Carner Ave. North Charleston, SC |
Moderna
Dose 2 |
Thursday, May 20 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | North Charleston Athletic Center
5794 Caper Padgett Way North Charleston, SC |
Moderna
Dose 2 |
Thursday, May 27 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | First Baptist Church
121 Brewer Rd. Summerville, SC |
Individuals who qualify should arrive at the clinic and complete an on-site registration. Fetter is also now accepting appointments, which can be scheduled by visiting the SC DHEC website. Individuals are requested to bring a state-issued photo identification and insurance card, if applicable. Fetter serves both insured and uninsured patients.
Individuals are asked to anticipate a moderate wait time, as previous clinics have been well attended. It is also encouraged that recipients refrain from arriving prior to 30 minutes before the start of the vaccine clinics.
Fetter will continue providing updates on its COVID-19 vaccination clinics at FetterCovid19Screening.org/vaccine-clinic and on social media channels. For more information on Fetter’s health care services and locations, visit FetterHealthCare.org.
May 3, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network reaches milestone of administering more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccinations
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced this week that it has administered more than 22,000 COVID-19 vaccines throughout the Lowcountry. This milestone comes just over three months after the nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center began hosting its mobile vaccination clinics in Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties. The community health center was also recently recognized by SC DHEC as one of the first recipients of the ‘Community Heroes’ award for its ongoing outreach efforts, and received additional acknowledgments from location school districts and civic groups.
“Our team has been honored to serve the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Aretha R. Powers, DHA, CEO of Fetter. “It’s been humbling and life-changing for all of us to be a part of this meaningful marker in history as we administer COVID-19 vaccines to our local friends and neighbors. We know we still have much to accomplish but we also have tremendous strides to celebrate as we continue to vaccinate more individuals each week.”
As of April 23, Fetter reported it has administered 22,198 COVID-19 vaccines throughout Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester and Berkeley Counties since it first began distributing vaccinations in February.
Fetter has been a cornerstone in the Lowcountry for more than 50 years, offering accessible health care options to individuals regardless of their insurance standing or ability to pay. As COVID-19 reached the Lowcountry in early 2020, Fetter began its efforts by way of hosting mobile COVID testing clinics. As the vaccine became available to local healthcare providers, Fetter shifted its efforts toward vaccine clinics for individuals who otherwise, may not have easy access to a vaccine.
“As a community health center, our patients are our top priority each and every day,” said Powers. “Our vaccine clinics were designed with our most vulnerable and at-risk communities in mind, offering vaccinations on a first-come, first-serve basis. We’ve also hosted the majority of our vaccines in rural communities and locations that are central to community members, so they can easily access the clinic site. We’ve even had the privilege of partnering with local sheriff departments to provide free rides to some clinics.”
As Fetter celebrates this milestone, its team has expressed its dedication to continue serving the community by way of COVID-19 vaccinations and its ongoing service offerings at its 24 sites throughout the Lowcountry. Fetter offers a variety of services to its patients including primary adult and pediatric care, women’s health, behavioral health, dental care, on-site pharmacies and more. Learn more about Fetter’s ongoing vaccination efforts and its services by visiting FetterHealthCare.org.
April 28, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network announces upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinics
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced the latest updates to its COVID-19 vaccination clinic schedule in Berkeley, Charleston and Colleton Counties, including the distribution of the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. Individuals 18 years and older are eligible to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, while those 16 years and older can receive Pfizer based on the Emergency Use Authorization.
“We are continuing to encourage our community members to do their part by receiving a COVID-19 vaccine,” said Aretha R. Powers, DHA, CEO of Fetter. “Our hope is to make vaccines accessible to everyone in need and we will continue doing what we can to push back against the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Currently, Fetter is administering the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines at the clinics listed below. Please note, second-dose clinics are intended for individuals who received their first dose vaccine at a previous Fetter clinic.
Fetter’s upcoming clinic dates include:
Vaccine Type | Date | Time | Location |
Moderna
Dose 2 Only |
Wednesday, April 28 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Colleton County High School
150 Cougar Nation Drive Walterboro, SC 29488 |
Moderna
Dose 1 Only |
Thursday, April 29 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | First Baptist Church – Jedburg
121 Brewer Road Summerville, SC 29483 |
Johnson & Johnson
Single Dose |
Tuesday, May 4 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Multicultural Resource Center
4870 Piedmont Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 |
Pfizer
Dose 1 Only |
Wednesday, May 5 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Day Dawn Baptist Church
2057 Highway 45 Pineville, SC 29468 |
Pfizer
Dose 1 Only |
Thursday, May 6 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
7396 Rivers Avenue North Charleston, SC 29406 |
Individuals who qualify should arrive at the clinic and complete an on-site registration. Fetter is also now accepting appointments, which can be scheduled by visiting the SC DHEC website. Individuals are requested to bring a state issued photo identification and insurance card, if applicable. Fetter serves both insured and uninsured patients.
Individuals are asked to anticipate a moderate wait time, as previous clinics have been well attended. It is also encouraged that recipients refrain from arriving prior to 30 minutes before the start of the vaccine clinics.
Fetter will continue providing updates on its COVID-19 vaccination clinics at FetterCovid19Screening.org/vaccine-clinic and on social media channels. For more information on Fetter’s health care services and locations, visit FetterHealthCare.org.