VCOM 2024 Annual Report

Healthcare & Medical Outreach Free Medical Clinic at Spartanburg Library (Nov. 21) – Provided free blood pressure, blood sugar, and BMI screenings. Partnership with Samaritan Health Clinic (Nov. 14) – Launched a collaboration to bring primary care services to underserved residents of Pickens County. St. Luke’s and St. Matthews Free Medical Clinics (ongoing) – Partnered with local organizations to provide free medical care, screenings and medications to those in need, often providing meals as well. VIVA! Color Run (Aug. 17) – Hosted a community color run benefiting St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic. VCOM-Carolinas Community Outreach

New Mobile Medical Unit is Enhancing Community Health I n 2024, VCOM-Carolinas was awarded a grant from the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to purchase and outfit a new mobile clinic, expanding access to free healthcare for underserved communities. In partnership with the Samaritan Health Clinic of Easley, this clinic on wheels will bring primary care, preventative screenings, and chronic disease management directly to patients in Pickens County—especially those facing transportation barriers. The weekly clinics available through this new unit represent a significant step toward reducing healthcare disparities and promoting health equity in counties across the Upstate of South Carolina. This is a key step toward making healthcare accessible for all!

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