Health & Wellness

​East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO) is committed to supporting our clients and making sure they have the resources they need to live happy productive lives. In addition to the dental and health services we provide, we also recommend the following resources.

Access Health

The Access Health Tri-County Network is a community program that provides care coordination to individuals not covered by health insurance and who do not have a doctor or medical home. By connecting the Lowcountry’s uninsured residents to a medical home, we are able to better meet their primary care needs and, in turn, improve the health of our community.

To receive a referral to Access Health, individuals must be a current patient of one of ECCO’s medical clinics. To find out if you qualify, please call us at (843) 416-7145 or email druquet@eccocharleston.org.

Palmetto Project

Confused about your current healthcare coverage? Wish it included more benefits? Whether it’s Medicaid, Medicare or private insurance, our partners at Palmetto Project can help you secure the benefits you need.

Each week, ECCO hosts Palmetto Project on our campus at 1145 Six Mile Road, giving individuals the opportunity to schedule an appointment and learn about their current healthcare coverage and how they can maximize their benefits. All services are completely free.

Palmetto Project is committed to all South Carolinians having access to quality, affordable preventative, primary and specialty healthcare services.

Call Julie Gathers at (843) 266-5682 or by email at jgathers@palmettoproject.org to schedule your appointment today.

SC Thrive

SC Thrive provides access to healthcare coverage for their clients through Thrive Hub. The healthcare programs that they provide access to including:

  • Healthy Connections Medicaid
  • Healthy Connections Prime
  • Long-Term Care
  • Medically Indigent Assistance Program
  • Medicare Savings Programs
  • Medicare Prescription Help
  • Welvista

You can apply for healthcare coverage with one of their counselors at an SC Thrive site or over the phone with their contact center. You do not need a referral from ECCO to obtain these services. Please call 1-800-726-8774 for more information.