MISSION: To enrich the lives of uninsured adults of Effingham County by promoting Healthy Lifestyles and providing free primary medical care and treatment for chronic illness.
VISION: A strong community that ensures timely access to quality healthcare with community partners
Volunteers & Board Members at our 2022 Volunteer Banquet.
Our Story
In 2015, a group of community partners met and recognized the need for free and accessible healthcare for uninsured adults in Effingham County.
At that time, there were few options for people who did not have health insurance and Effingham has high rates of people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. At the same time, there is a lack of public transportation inside the county. Therefore, a free clinic was started by initial volunteers. Since then the clinic has focused on addressing chronic illness but now functions as a primary care provider for it’s patients. Two Rivers serves uninsured adults, ages 18-64, living in Effingham County, who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Since it’s beginning, Two Rivers has gone from serving patients 2 times a month after hours at a local doctors office to it’s own space in the United Way Service Center in Rincon. The clinic offers a variety of services to patients. From labwork to EKG, meeting with a Registered Dietician, an in house pharmacy and a medical pantry, all services in clinic are free to the patient. Two Rivers also offers services like covering costs to have Xrays or see a specialist or wound care. The clinic also has partnerships with over 20 different organization that help to provide comprehensive care to patients including Effingham Eye Care, where Two Rivers patients receive free eye care to Dentistry at Towne Park where patients receive free basic dental care.
Two Rivers doesn’t want to be a place where patients just come in and get a pill for their illness but they want to be a hub to holistically care for all of our patients needs!
Staff
Amber Fordham – Executive Director
Amber Fordham is the Executive Director for Two Rivers . She was previously a board member and came on staff in September 2021. She has worked in nonprofit in Effingham county for almost 20 years. She is wife to Bryan, mom of 4 and loves all things Disney, Broadway and Travel. Her passion in non-profit work is ensuring everyone has equal access to healthcare. Her favorite part of working for Two Rivers is getting to know the volunteers and hearing patient stories.
Susan Harrison – Nurse Practitioner
Susan is a Nurse Practitioner for Two Rivers Health Clinic Also, she has worked nonprofit in Chatham County for approximately 5 years previously. Recently, she worked for Effingham Health System as nurse practitioner. She is married to Macky and has children and grandchildren. She attends Springfield Oaks Church. She enjoys reading, camping, and being with family.
Stephanie Atkins – Patient & Volunteer Coordinator
Stephanie Atkins is the patient and volunteer coordinator for two rivers health clinic. She has worked in healthcare for over 15 years. Stephanie is married to Bryan has 4 children and a step daughter and 3 grandchildren. She enjoys travel and spending time with family.