Krista Poulton, FNP-BC, Joins CSC's ROADS Team, 
Expanding Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Ser

CareSouth Carolina is excited to welcome Krista Poulton, FNP-BC, to the ROADS (Reaching Out and Delivering Services) team, where she will be focusing on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. 

CareSouth Carolina’s ROADS mobile initiative is a comprehensive healthcare program that serves rural communities throughout the Pee Dee region. The ROADS program features three fully-equipped mobile medical units that provide essential services like school-based health care and telehealth, in addition to offering specialized care like MAT services.

With over seven years of experience in MAT, Krista is passionate about providing essential care to those struggling with substance use disorders and is thrilled to be a part of CareSouth Carolina’s community-driven initiative.

Krista’s work with the ROADS team will focus on providing MAT services by bringing remote MAT care to several different areas, including Hartsville, Dillon, and Chesterfield. This effort is part of CareSouth Carolina’s ongoing commitment to ensure that those struggling with substance use disorders have access to the care and resources they need, no matter where they live.

“For the past seven years, while I’ve been doing MAT, I’ve been traveling around. It’s nice to be able to be in different locations every day,” Krista shared. “It’s an opportunity to see different people and provide the care they need.”

CareSouth Carolina’s ROADS units not only deliver medical care but also work to break down the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. 

“I wish we didn’t have the stigma,” Krista said. “More people are starting to seek help because we’ve broken down the stigma. People feel like they can get help without feeling a certain way, but there’s still work to be done. It’s a disease, and we need to treat it that way.”

Krista’s decision to join CareSouth Carolina was motivated by her passion for community-focused care. “I’ve been thinking about this move for a little bit. The general idea that CareSouth Carolina is here to help those who may not be able to get help otherwise—I'm thankful to be a part of that mission and passion.”

The ROADS program provides services to communities in Chesterfield, Dillon, and Hartsville, making a significant impact on rural health access. In addition to MAT services, the ROADS team also offers school-based health services, providing annual wellness visits and screenings to students in 57 schools across five school districts in the Pee Dee.

When she’s not working, Krista enjoys reading, going to the movies, and spending time at the beach.

For more information on CareSouth Carolina’s ROADS program or the services Krista Poulton and the team provide, contact the ROADS team at 843-309-8102.

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.