Eau Claire Co-Op Health Center

The Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center (ECCHC) is a well-established private, non-profit community healthcare system dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate primary healthcare services to families in the Midlands of South Carolina. With over 30 years of experience, ECCHC serves patients across Richland, Lexington, Fairfield, and Newberry counties. Their mission is to offer high-quality care "in the spirit of the Good Samaritan," ensuring that everyone, regardless of their insurance status (insured, uninsured, or underinsured), can access the care they need. They also provide assistance programs to help patients navigate healthcare costs. ECCHC boasts a large team of over 80 highly qualified providers and nearly 400 support staff, offering a full continuum of care. Their services encompass a wide range of medical specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, Women's health, behavioral medicine, podiatry, and dental services. They also utilize telemedicine to enhance access to care and are strategically located in healthcare shortage areas to serve disadvantaged populations. The organization is committed to community well-being, as evidenced by their Community Assistance Program, which supports underinsured and uninsured patients in applying for medical assistance programs. ECCHC also engages in various partnerships, such as with the Columbia Urban League for the "I AM WOMAN" initiative, addressing health disparities in minority populations, and with United Way of the Midlands for chronic disease projects. They have also received a CMS Health Care Innovation Award for a project aimed at improving health outcomes in underserved, low-income areas through healthcare teams, patient education, home visits, and care coordination. This commitment extends to their "Project IMPACT: Diabetes," a multidisciplinary program focusing on intensive management and education for diabetic patients. ECCHC is recognized for its patient-centered approach, having received NCQA Recognition for demonstrating high-quality patient-centered Primary care. They foster a caring environment, as highlighted by patient and employee testimonials, and are constantly looking for compassionate professionals to join their team.