Health Ministry Established in 2001
Telephone (843) 744-4181 stmatthewbaptist2005@yahoo.com
St. Matthew's Health Ministry was established in 2001 and seeks to address the Charleston County Baptist Association Ministry priorities and initiatives.
Our Health Ministry promotes healthy lifestyle choices.
The ministry provides information on getting medical care, medications, regular physical activity, eating to maintain health.
The church website is our portal to all areas of health information and for all ages.
We promote attendance of health programs that are offered year round throughout our community and at area hospitals and other facilities.
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Health Ministry Brochure (PDF 104KB)
St. Matthew Health Policies - Tobacco/Food Services/Physical Activity (PDF 225KB)
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November 2017
Charleston County Baptist Association Healthy Ministry
In Partnership with
Dr. Mary Toni Flowers, Vice President for Diversity,
Roper St. Francis Health Care
Eye Screenings for Diabetics
Target Area: North Charleston Neck
Goal: Churches will refer 500 diabetics for annual eye screenings at
Roper Clinic Just off I-526 Rivers Avenue North Charleston
Roper will identify transportation and uninsured assistance
Carrie Whipper (843) 744-4181
stmatthewbaptist2005@yahoo.com
Hilda Gadsden, CCBA Health Ministry Chairperson
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Health Facilities and Resources
Franklin C. Fetter Website: http://fetterhealthcare.org Health Care Network
Primary Care In House Pharmacy
Sliding Scale Fee - Based on Income
Patients With Insurance Welcome
Phone Number: 843-722-4112
Fax Number: 843-722-4802
Charleston Office 51 Nassau Street, Charleston, SC 29406
Summerville
Counties Served: Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, and Dorchester
Hours of Operation: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Free Doctors and Medical Care
Access Health Tri-county Network - Referrals
(843) 743-2777 Call for Details
Located in the Roper Clinic Just off I-526 on Rivers Avenue
Referrals to primary doctors and specialists for uninsured
North Charleston 29405 Only
http://dreamcenterclinic.org/
Mt. Pleasant
http://www.thecaresclinic.org/
Johns Island
http://www.bifmc.org/
St. Stephen
http://www.sumpterfreehealthclinic.org/Contact-Us.html
Medical Ministries See attached brochure (PDF)
Ridgeville - New Hope United Methodist
Ladson - Wesley United Methodist Church
Free Dental Clinic - Extractions
St. Matthew Baptist Church
Open Thursdays- 4:00 p.m.
**First Come First Serve - Extractions Only**
Free Prescription Medications
http://www.needymeds.org/
https://www.pparx.org/en/prescription_assistance_programs
Health Links
The Ark of South Carolina - Alzheimers Family Support Services
https://www.thearkofsc.org/
Affordable Care Act
http://www.healthcare.gov/marketplace/index.html
Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/
DHEC
http://www.scdhec.gov/
DHHS
https://www.scdhhs.gov/
My Health Concerns from A to Z
http://www.healthfinder.gov/
Healthy Weight
http://www.collaborateforhealthyweight.org/
American Heart Association
http://powertoendstroke.org/articlemain.html?hl=en&category=nutrition
Salt or Sodium
http://www.cdc.gov/salt/index.htm