CareSouth Carolina Honored for Community Leadership at Health Promotion Conference

CareSouth Carolina Honored for Community Leadership at Health Promotion Conference

Dillon, SC – CareSouth Carolina is proud to announce that CEO Ann Lewis and Family Nurse Practitioner Haley Jones were recognized for their contributions to community health at the Second Annual Health Promotion and Legacy of Leadership Excellence Awards Conference, held on November 9 at the Dillon Wellness Center. 

The event, founded by Manning Baptist Church and organized with Conference Chair Dr. Carolyn Covington, brings together community leaders and organizations dedicated to improving health, safety, and quality of life in Dillon County. Manning Baptist Church has more than 17 health educators, community leaders, and community organizations working with them to bring the “Soup for the Soul” series each month.

The 2024 Legacy of Leadership Excellence Award was presented to CEO Ann Lewis on behalf of CareSouth Carolina for the organization's commitment, dedication, and exceptional service to the community. 

CareSouth Carolina’s role in providing accessible healthcare and educational outreach in the Pee Dee region has made a significant impact, earning recognition from Dr. Covington and event organizers.

Dr. Marcella Ford was the keynote speaker for the Health Promotion Conference at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). 

 

Provider Haley Jones, who was a leadership speaker at the event, shared her experiences with CareSouth Carolina’s outreach programs. 

“Approximately two years ago, Dr. Covington invited me to speak at the ‘Soup for the Soul’ Community Outreach Program," Jones said. “Since then, it has been a pleasure to provide essential healthcare information to the community and educate about CareSouth Carolina’s services. Over the past two years, we’ve addressed key health topics, including hypertension, diabetes, and various cancer screenings. Our community health workers have provided free screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol, making healthcare more accessible to those in need.”

The event’s theme was “Working Together to Improve the Health, Safety, and Quality of Life of the Dillon County Community for Future Generations.” 

CareSouth Carolina is a private, non-profit community health center delivering patient-centered health and life services in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. CareSouth Carolina operates centers in Bennettsville, Bishopville, Cheraw, Chesterfield, Dillon, Hartsville, Lake View, Latta, McColl and Society Hill.

Services provided by CareSouth Carolina include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's services, OB/GYN, HIV/AIDS primary care, infectious disease primary care, IV therapy, substance abuse prevention, dental, chiropractic services, pharmacy, senior support services, family support services, clinical counseling, laboratory, ultrasound, X-Ray, agricultural worker health services, podiatry, and veterans choice provider.