CareSouth Carolina named Community Service Award recipient by People to People of Hartsville

Hartsville, SC – People to People of Hartsville, an organization dedicated to working towards creating a better community, has awarded CareSouth Carolina with the prestigious Community Service Award during its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Award Service. The event took place at Jerusalem Baptist Church in January.

The ceremony was a heartfelt celebration, acknowledging both organizations and individuals who have made contributions to their local communities. These contributions, encompassing their time, talent, and unwavering dedication, have positively impacted the lives of many.

"The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award, exemplified excellence for its achievement in the community,” Barbara Caraway, the President of People to People of Hartsville. “One of Dr. King’s quotes: What are we doing for others? Care South Carolina has demonstrated its impact in our community by providing quality health care and collaboration with agencies. People to People of Hartsville SC is honored to present this MLK Jr. Community Service Award to Care South Carolina for its commitments!”

 

CareSouth Carolina, a steadfast pillar of the community, received the award in recognition of its tireless efforts to promote community health and well-being.

 “It was an honor for CareSouth Carolina to receive this award,” Director of Social and Community Services Marek Calhoun, DMAC, MSAJS, said. “We work tirelessly in the communities that are in our service areas so that we have a healthy and more informed community. We'll continue to put the community at the forefront of everything we do as we have for the last 40+ years of our existence.”

For over four decades, CareSouth Carolina has proudly served as a medical home, a place where individuals can experience healing and nurturing relationships, regardless of their personal circumstances. As a dedicated community health center, CareSouth Carolina considers patients an integral part of their extended family. CareSouth Carolina takes pride in being an active part of its community, offering a comprehensive array of services, from pediatrics to pharmacy to community outreach, all conveniently accessible under one roof.

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, and veterans choice provider.