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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 28, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network & Colleton County partner to open free COVID-19 testing site
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN) and Colleton County have partnered to offer free mobile COVID-19 screening and testing June 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Black Street Early Childhood Development at 256 Smith Street in Walterboro, SC. Screening prior to arrival is highly encouraged for faster service.
Individuals who have known COVID-19 exposure or are experiencing cough, fever and shortness of breath can request a screening at FetterCovid19Screening.org or by calling 1-800-365-7410. Residents are asked to wear face coverings and practice safe social distancing while at the mobile testing site.
“Our Fetter team is proud to partner with Colleton County in caring for our community,” said Aretha R. Jones-Powers, CEO of Fetter Health Care Network. “As a community health center, it is a privilege to be on the front lines and we are grateful to our team of healthcare heroes for making it happen.”
Tests are given with no out-of-pocket cost to patients. Currently, all insurance providers in South Carolina are covering the full cost of COVID-19 testing. Patient insurance information will be processed during testing. No co-pays or deductibles are being charged. All patients will be served if qualified for the test.
May 18, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN), a Federally Qualified Health Center in partnership with Berkeley and Charleston County Municipalities and Government, operates a free mobile COVID-19 Respiratory Collection Test Site in both counties. Same-day testing is available; however, individuals are highly encouraged to get screened before arriving for quicker service by visiting FetterCovid19screening.org or calling 1-800-365-7410.
Between Monday, May 4, 2020 and Sunday, May 17, 2020, FHCN reported that it administered 2,493 tests throughout Berkeley and Charleston Counties. The FQHC administered a total of 472 tests in Berkeley County with 33 confirmed positives. 2,021 tests were administered in Charleston County with three confirmed positives. 857 tests out of the 2,493 are still waiting on results.
“Our team has been on the frontlines of helping the community throughout this pandemic for several weeks now,” said Aretha R. Jones-Powers, CEO of Fetter Health Care Network. “We first initiated a testing site in Berkeley County have now expanded into Charleston and Dorchester Counties, we have had the opportunity to serve 2,493 patients, identifying 36 positive cases overall.”
The mobile testing sites have rotated throughout various communities within Berkeley and Charleston County and began serving Dorchester County on Monday, May 18, serving a new location each day. Operating hours and locations vary. A full schedule for all mobile sites can be found at FetterCovid19Screening.org. Individuals are asked to employ social distancing while waiting for testing and are requested to wear face coverings.
Individuals who have a known exposure to COVID-19 or are experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms can request a screening at FetterCovid19Screening.org or by calling 1-800-365-7410 to connect with a Fetter provider who will determine the need for testing. Tests will be given by appointments only and require a special, unique code. Although same-day testing will be available, individuals are highly encouraged to get screened before arriving for quicker service.
Currently, tests are given with no out-of-pocket cost to patients. All insurance providers in South Carolina are covering the cost of COVID-19 testing. Patient insurance information will be processed in order to complete testing. No co-pays or deductibles are being charged. All patients will be served if qualified for the test.
May 15, 2020
Berkeley County and Fetter Health Care Network extend mobile COVID-19 testing site schedule
Berkeley County and Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN), a Federally Qualified Health Center, have partnered to offer mobile COVID-19 screening and testing. The mobile site began rotations earlier in May and an extended testing calendar has now been announced. Screening and testing will be conducted Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each site will be accessible for walk-up and drive-thru testing.
Berkeley County Mobile Testing Calendar
| Date | Location | Address |
| 5/19 | Mt. Carmel AME | 1059 Old Black Oak Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 |
| 5/21 | Elijah Wright Health Center | 1681 Old Hwy. 6, Cross, SC 29436 |
| 5/27 | To Be Determined | |
| 5/29 | To Be Determined | |
| 6/4 | To Be Determined |
Individuals who have known COVID-19 exposure or are experiencing cough, fever and shortness of breath can request a screening at FetterCovid19Screening.org or by calling 1-800-365-7410. Residents are asked to wear face coverings and practice safe social distancing while at the mobile testing site.
“We are thankful for the opportunity to continue serving the Berkeley County community by extending our COVID-19 testing schedule,” said Aretha R. Jones-Powers, CEO of Fetter Health Care Network. “Our team first began our testing in Berkeley County in April and we are passionate about continuing to provide quality, accessible care to our friends and neighbors there. We want all community members to know that testing is free and available to all in need.”
Tests are given with no out-of-pocket cost to patients. Currently, all insurance providers in South Carolina are covering the full cost of COVID-19 testing. Patient insurance information will be processed during testing. No co-pays or deductibles are being charged. All patients will be served if qualified for the test.