About Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center - Downtown Health Center
This clinic operates under a SLIDING SCALE model.
This means that it MAY NOT be free depending on your income.
You will be required to prove financial need in order to receive free services or services at a reduced cost.
This is a health care center funded by the federal government.
This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.
The center is also income based for those making an income.
This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment, pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and substance abuse where applicable.
Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center - Downtown Health Center is a Community Health Center.
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Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center provides primary care for those in the Charleston, South Carolina, area.
OFFICE HOURS
Mon: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tues: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu: 8:30 am - 7:00 pm
Fri: 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sun: Closed
OBSTETRICS HOURS
Tues: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Fri: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
PSYCHIATRY HOURS
Mon: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Wed: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
APPOINTMENTS & WALK-INS
We require patients to call or come into the office to schedule an appointment. The Health Center Care team will make every effort to ensure your urgent needs are met for established patients who require same day appointments.
Patients are encouraged to keep their appointments or notify the Center 24 hours in advance. If you are unable to keep your appointment please call and let us know ahead of time. Bring all medications (pill bottles), immunization records and insurance cards to every visit.
PATIENTS WITH INSURANCE
Patients with insurance are required to present their insurance card at each visit. Coverage will be verified before each office visit. Patients must pay the co-payment or co-insurance amount as required by their insurance company. Claims rejected by the insurance company wil be billed directly to the patient.
PATIENTS WITHOUT INSURANCE
Nominal Fee: $30.00 (applies to patients <100% of poverty level.)
Services
Adults/Geriatrics
Prenatal
Behavioral Health
Cancer & Sickle Cell Screenings
Immunizations
Migrant/Seasonal Farmworker
Laboratory
Women's Health
Pharmacy
Since this is a sliding fee scale clinic, we have provided the Federal Poverty Guidelines below. Visit the Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center - Downtown Health Center website listed above to see what the level is needed for free care.
Federal Poverty Guidelines for 2021
| Persons In Family Household |
Poverty Guideline Salary per year |
| 1 | $12,760 |
| 2 | $17,240 |
| 3 | $21,720 |
| 4 | $26,200 |
| 5 | $30,680 |
| 6 | $35,160 |
| 7 | $39,640 |
| 8 | $44,120 |
For Households with more than 8 persons, add $4,480 for each additional person.
*Alaska and Hawaii have different rates for HUD federal poverty guidelines.
These numbers above represent 100% of the Federal Poverty Rate. In order to get legal aid from some offices, they use a sliding fee scale.
When they use a sliding fee scale, the 100% rate can be different than 100%. In those cases, using for example a 200% federal poverty level, you will only need double the 100% number listed above to 200%.
COVID-19 Information for Patients
Contact your healthcare provider by phone before coming to a clinic or hospital if you meet the following criteria:
- Symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath, fatigue, headache
- Symptoms such as muscle or body aches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose.
- Contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19 within 14 days of onset of systems
Mild Covid Symptoms
- Low-grade fever (approx 100 degrees Fahrenheit for adults)
- Nasal congestion
- Runny nose
- Mild, dry cough
- Mild body aches
Moderate Covid Symptoms
- Fever above 100.4 F
- Persistent cough
- Temporary shortness of breath when you exert yourself
- Exhaustion, need to stay in bed
Severe Covid Symptoms
- Constant trouble breathing
- Persistent chest pain or pressure
- Confusion
- Trouble staying awake
- Blue lips or face
Health Care Center
Federal Healthcare
This is a health care center funded by the federal government. This means even if you have no insurance you can be covered.
The center is also income based for those making an income. This health center can cover services such as checkups, treatment,
pregnancy care (where applicable), immunizations and child care (where applicable), prescription medicine and mental and
substance abuse where applicable. Contact them at the number provided for full details.
Community Health
Franklin C. Fetter Family Health Center - Downtown Health Center is a Community Health Center.
I have been to this clinic.I have diabetes. I had women's health issues. I paid based on my income (sliding-scale). The staff was friendly. I waited less than 30 minutes To Whom it may concern; I'm writing/emailing this note just to let you know about my care at FCF. I have been coming to FCF for numerous years and have received good sound medical care. All the staff has been professional and informative and friendly. I realize friendliness is not part of their duties; but nevertheless, they are friendly also. Most of my family and a lot of people assume because its a clinic and not a doctor's office, that the care is less than. It is not!! I get excellent care from the staff and doctors at FCF. I want to especially mention Dr. Shantae Jenkins and Janette, and Holly from the Hollywood Branch. We miss you Dr. J. and Janette; and Natasha Chatman and Melody Brown. Sincerely Yours, A satisfied patient. Emma Mungin Campbell