Mary W Kayse

read moreEau Claire Cooperative Health Center (dba Cooperative Health) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Stuart Hamilton to address the pediatric primary health care needs in the Eau Claire community of Columbia, South Carolina. That year, the local poverty rate was at 25% (in 1981), it was rationalized that one in every four patients was the federal poverty level (FPL). This ratio could conceivably sustain the operation of the pediatric clinic. This was not the case. When it was learned that Dr. Hamilton provided services to uninsured patients, the percentage of uninsured versus insured patients shifted, resulting in a financial crisis.

read moreAt Cooperative Health, you have access to numerous primary care providers trained in family medicine. They care for every member of your family, young and old, through all stages of life. Family medicine doctors treat individuals, but also manage the health and well-being of your entire family or household. Our family medicine providers manage your health care by taking a preventive or proactive approach, which means routine physical examinations, vaccinations, diet, exercise, and weight management, and if necessary, medications to manage illness, pain, or disease.

read morePediatric medicine at Cooperative Health is performed by highly qualified and friendly pediatricians and nurse practitioners. Our medical providers have dedicated their careers to helping kids lead healthy, happy lives, despite whatever circumstances they may be facing at school or with their family. When your child is sick, our pediatricians will provide compassionate and efficient care so that your child feels better sooner. We also perform routine well visits for children, including developmental assessments, vaccinations, behavior evaluations, and more.

read moreWith more than 80 highly qualified providers and nearly 400 support team members, Cooperative Health is able to deliver a full care continuum and function as a community resource ensuring all of our patients needs are considered. We strive to enhance access to and the delivery of medical services in the primary medical home through a combination of direct patient care services and through the use of telemedicine. We participate in a shared vision of being strategically located in health care shortage areas and provide healthcare services to disadvantaged populations.

read moreDental services at Cooperative Health are provided in multiple locations by friendly, experienced dentists for patients of all ages. If you are experiencing any of these problems, it is important to see a professional dentist right away. Infections and disease in your mouth can affect your overall health, and simple treatments are usually available if the problem is addressed early. Changes in your diet and nutrition can also have an impact on your oral health. Cooperative Health dentists are in Columbia, Pelion, and Ridgeway, South Carolina.

read moreMany people tend to neglect problems with their feet until the pain is so bad, they can't stand it. When your feet hurt, your whole body hurts - and the problem is not likely to go away on its own. A podiatrist specializes in foot and ankle care and will be able to identify your condition and provide treatment, so that you can find relief. The podiatrist at Cooperative Health can treat many common conditions and diseases that affect the feet and ankles, including diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).