Aiken, South Carolina – South Carolina Representative Willian Clyburn knew there was something fishy going on, but did not know what was it exactly, thus, the construction of a new medical facility will be named for the Aiken district official.
Many people have been asking the Aiken official about the newly constructed health service facility along Aiken’s Northside street, named ‘Clyburn Place’. Out of curiosity, Clyburn spoke with Gail Diggs, member of the Aiken City Council and also works for the Rural Health Services. However, the city council member did not give much information. Lessie Price, another council member told the representative to leave the matter alone.
Clyburn learned the reason of the council members’ evasiveness on Friday during the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremonies of the newly constructed building. Carolyn Emanuel-McClain, chief executive officer of the Rural Health Services announced that the new medical facility was named ‘William Clyburn Center for Primary Care’.
Clyburn, hilariously admitted his stupidity as he spoke in front of a large audience, including his family members, local business leaders, and other politicians. He was entirely unaware that the urgent care clinic would be named after him.
Representative James E. Clyburn, Rep William’s cousin delivered the major speech, pointing out that finding cure of diseases is not as important as prevention, and that the best way to prevent diseases is through health centers or urgent care clinics in the community. Rep James Clyburn emphasized his support towards all community health centers.
The construction of the Clyburn Center was extracted from a federal grant amounting to $5 million, covering the 26,000 square foot facility. In order to provide urgent care, the new medical facility also has a drive through pharmacy. Besides that, the center will provide exclusive areas of pediatrics, dental care, obstetrics and gynecology, as well as family medicine.
McClain said not all areas are currently working, but hoping they will be ready soon. She said she’s hoping that patients will be visible in the center within 3 weeks, considering the need of sick people for an urgent care near me facility.
The Clearwater-based Rural Health Services charge patients on a sliding scale, which is majorly dependent on their income. The medical care it provides to people also covers those on Medicaid or those uninsured.
William Clyburn emphasized that all people, regardless a man, woman, or child has the right to an accessible and quality health care, thus, receiving a standing ovation after delivering his speech. He also shared his personal life experience, indicating that the new medical facility has been a dream came true, considering his long-term passion in improving health care services.
