CareSouth Carolina's Jennifer Lynch, FNP-C, Awarded Rural Practitioner of the Year by South Carolina

CareSouth Carolina’s very own Jennifer Lynch, FNP-C, has been named the Rural Practitioner of the Year by the South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH). This prestigious award recognizes a rural primary health care practitioner whose dedication and commitment have significantly enhanced primary health care services in rural communities across the state.

Jennifer Lynch, a dedicated provider at CareSouth Carolina since July 2015, was acknowledged for her outstanding work and community service. 

"I am extremely grateful for this recognition and the award I have received,” she said. “I truly feel blessed that I get to deliver quality medical care where it is needed most. I feel humbled and validated that all of my hard work and efforts have been noticed."

Dr. Graham L. Adams, CEO of SCORH, expressed his excitement in presenting this award, highlighting Lynch’s contributions to rural healthcare.

"Your exceptional accomplishments and dedicated efforts in improving healthcare services in rural communities have truly set you apart as an outstanding individual in the field,” Dr. Adams said. “Receiving this prestigious award is a testament to your unwavering commitment and tireless work in addressing the unique challenges faced by rural populations.”

In addition to her work in Family Practice, Lynch oversees and founded CareSouth Carolina’s CareFusion program, which is located in Hartsville, SC. The program offers IV infusion services for various conditions, providing patients with high-quality care without the need for hospitalization. The conditions treated include Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoporosis, and more. 

This service is not limited to CareSouth Carolina patients—anyone referred by a specialist can access the program.

For more information about CareSouth Carolina’s CareFusion program or to inquire about treatment options, please call 843-758-0044.

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.