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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 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.
May 15, 2020
Dorchester County and Fetter Health Care Network launch COVID-19 mobile testing sites
Dorchester 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 will rotate throughout various locations in Dorchester County beginning Monday, May 18. 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.
Dorchester County Mobile Testing Calendar
Date | Location | Address |
5/18 | Williams Memorial Elementary | 290 South Metts St., St. George, SC, 29477 |
5/20 | Miles Road Baptist Church | 816 Miles Jamison Rd., Summerville, SC, 29485 |
5/22 | Cathedral of Praise | 3790 Ashley Phosphate Rd., North Charleston, SC, 29420 |
5/26 | Clayhill Elementary | 387 South Railroad Ave., Ridgeville, SC, 29472 |
5/28 | Alston Middle School | 500 Bryan St., Summerville, SC, 29483 |
6/3 | Odyssey Education Center | 145 Hill St., Harleyville, SC, 29448 |
6/5 | Dorchester Presbyterian | 10290 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC, 29485 |
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 Dorchester County in caring for our community,” said Aretha R. Jones-Powers, CEO of Fetter Health Care Network. “As a community health center, it is our top priority to ensure that every citizen is offered the option to receive COVID-19 testing if they are experiencing symptoms. 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.
April 17, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network conducts COVID-19 Respiratory Collection Testing Site in Berkeley County
Fetter Health Care Network (FHCN), a Federally Qualified Health Center, in partnership with Berkeley County Municipalities and Berkeley County Government, has opened a COVID-19 Respiratory Collection Test Site in Berkeley County.
The site opened at Berkeley Recreational Complex on Monday, April 6, located at 418 East Main Street in Moncks Corner, SC. The site offers testing from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and consists of three drive-thru lanes. FHCN has the capacity to collect 300 specimens per day.
Individuals experiencing cough, fever and shortness of breath can request a screening at FetterCovid19Screening.org or by calling 1-800-365-7410. Patients will be connected with a Fetter provider who will determine the need for testing. Tests are given by appointments only and require a special, unique code.
“Opening this test site was an easy decision because it is the right thing to do for our communities,” said Mrs. Aretha R. Jones-Powers, CEO of FHCN. “Our partners in Berkeley County have made this endeavor as smooth as possible and provided all of the needed resources. We are also thankful to the many local businesses that have agreed to provide lunch for the clinical team dedicated to this effort.”
Currently, all insurance providers in South Carolina are covering the cost of COVID-19 testing. Patient insurance information is captured in order to process the test. No co-pays or deductibles are being charged. All patients are served regardless of their ability to pay.