The South Carolina Primary Health Care Association (SCPHCA or Association) was incorporated in 1979 and staffed after receiving 501(c)(3) designation in 1985 in response to a need to get health care services into medically underserved areas of South Carolina.

Community based private non-profit health centers provide primary care services to citizens across the state. As an advocate for those that do not have access to basic health services, the SCPHCA works to ensure the continued growth of community based programs and centers that provide primary care for persons most in need.

SCPHCA affiliated community, mental, migrant health and homeless centers are an integral part of the state's overall health care system. A mix of urban and rural, the community health centers provide health care services to more than 300,000 patients each year. In many communities, these centers are the only available health care providers.

SCPHCA membership offers opportunities to network with other persons, agencies, governmental officials and health centers to develop strategies, policies and programs that lead to effective delivery of primary health care. If you are concerned about the overall health of South Carolina, you can do something about it as a member of the South Carolina Primary Health Care Association.

The SCPHCA is constantly in search of the most up-to-date information and how it impacts its membership and affiliates. The SCPHCA administers surveys, commissions research, provides data analysis, and offers opportunities for feedback as a way of keeping abreast of the latest trends and developments in primary care.