About Good Neighbor Medical Clinic

Who We Serve

Our clinic serves uninsured adults between the ages of 18 and 65 who live or work in Beaufort County. With community support and partnerships, we are able to offer comprehensive medical services at absolutely no cost to our patients.

Our Mission and Vision

At Good Neighbor Medical Clinic, we envision a future where every individual in our community has access to high-quality medical care, regardless of their financial situation. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our mission is to be a trusted medical home for uninsured, eligible adults, offering them the support and care they deserve.

Why We Do What We Do

We believe that access to healthcare is a fundamental human right. For over 17 years, Good Neighbor Medical Clinic has stood as a beacon of hope for the uninsured, offering more than just medical services—we offer a sense of security, dignity, and care to those who need it most. Every patient who walks through our doors is treated like family because we know that true healing happens when patients feel valued and understood.

Our Comprehensive Services

We offer an array of essential healthcare services designed to address both immediate and long-term health needs:

Primary medical care for various health conditions
Assistance in obtaining necessary medications
Comprehensive health education programs
Referrals to specialists for advanced care when needed

Our dedicated team employs a collaborative approach, combining medical expertise with genuine compassion to not only treat illnesses but also empower patients to take control of their health.

Annual Report and Financial Transparency

To keep our supporters informed and ensure transparency, we publish an Annual Report each year. This report highlights our achievements, financial status, and the impact of your contributions. You can also access our detailed financial information on The Giving Marketplace, including program details, financials, major funding sources, and Form 990s for several years. Your trust and support are paramount, and we are committed to keeping you informed about how your contributions are making a difference.

Our Values

Compassion: Respect and empathy are the cornerstones of our care. We approach every patient and colleague with kindness, understanding that healing begins with compassion.
Collaboration: We partner with local organizations, churches, and healthcare providers to ensure our patients receive comprehensive services. Together, we build a stronger, healthier community.
Faith: Rooted in the love of Jesus Christ, our work is a reflection of our faith. We serve all persons with open hearts, welcoming everyone regardless of their beliefs.
Joy: We create a positive, uplifting environment where staff, volunteers, and patients support one another. In every interaction, we seek to enrich lives and create meaningful connections.

Quality Standards

We are committed to providing quality care at Good Neighbor Medical Clinic. Our organization earned a 2024 Gold Rating from the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) Quality Standards.

We’re all in this together.

The Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort endorses this statement and commits to using its resources to continue providing primary healthcare in a manner that values human dignity, embraces diversity, and provides quality, compassionate healthcare while recognizing, and striving to overcome, racial disparities that impact many of our patients and neighbors.

Brief History

Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic of Beaufort was established in 2007 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to provide free primary health care services for low-income, uninsured adult residents of Beaufort County, South Carolina. Its founders included volunteer health professionals, church leaders and concerned citizens who opened a small clinic in downtown Beaufort in early 2009. Later that year the Clinic outgrew this space and moved to larger quarters on nearby Lady’s Island to serve more patients and provide additional services. More recently the Clinic moved to its current location on Ribault Road across from Beaufort Memorial Hospital. The Clinic continues to offer high quality medical care free of charge to Beaufort County’s uninsured adults ages 18-65 whose household incomes are no more than 250% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Clinic uses an efficient and effective team approach to deliver primary medical care, prescription assistance, health education and specialty referrals.

From its start, Good Neighbor Free Medical Clinic (DBA) Good Neighbor Medical Clinic has had the support of committed volunteers, churches, the local hospital, community agencies, foundations and individuals. We are fortunate that they continue to support the clinic. The Clinic’s Board includes professionals who perform important services for the Clinic in addition to their duties as directors. The Board includes members of the clergy, a hospital executive, a physician, a pharmacist, registered nurses and community volunteers with experience in finance, law, fundraising and human resources.