The Free Medical Clinic

The Free Medical Clinic is a medical clinic in Columbia, SC, located at 1875 Harden St. It provides quality health care at no cost to residents who cannot pay for such services and who have no health insurance. The clinic operates as a walk-in facility for primary care, with doors opening at 7:30 am and screening beginning at 8 am. It does not take morning patients after 10 am or afternoon patients after 3 pm. The Free Medical Clinic offers limited on-site specialty care by appointment, including cardiology, endocrinology, general surgery, gynecology, infectious disease, nephrology, orthopedics, and pulmonology. It also provides medical exams and physicals for sports, employment, social security, and plasma donation.

The Free Medical Clinic, Inc., was incorporated on April 12, 1984, following planning by Reverend Bill Bouknight and the Bethlehem Center. The clinic first opened across the street from Providence Hospital at 1609 Brabham Avenue, serving patients on May 24, 1984. In October 1993, it moved to its current location at 1875 Harden Street, a 5,875 square-foot building that was formerly the home of the Harvest Hope Food Bank. The facility includes six examination rooms, a pharmacy, a small laboratory, a classroom for patient education, a waiting room, and offices. The staff and volunteers are supported by a Board of Directors composed of community volunteers, including Medical Director Emeritus M. Todd Crump, MD. The clinic receives support from three local health systems, which provide ancillary services and treat patients on-site. Patients must qualify by having no health coverage and an annual household income at or below 250% of the Federal Poverty Level.

The Free Medical Clinic holds a rating of 4.40 based on 46 reviews. It has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served, reflected in a steady record of repeat and referred customers.

The Free Medical Clinic continues to serve Columbia residents by providing accessible, cost-free medical care to those who need it most.

The Free Medical Clinic sits on Harden Street, just a short distance from the Harden Street Fire Station and Benedict College.

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Services:

• Community health support
• Community support
• Free healthcare services for uninsured individuals
• Free medical care for uninsured residents
• Routine medical check-ups
• Specialized treatments
• Volunteer opportunities