Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County SC

05/01/2026

We are grateful to have been selected as a LCFF grant recipient.

On April 16, 2026, the Laurens County Fair Foundation (LCFF) continued its tradition of giving back to Laurens County by awarding $106,503.00 in grants to local non-profit organizations. This year’s funding cycle brought in 25 requests seeking $234,033.82. These requests reflected the broad range of needs within Laurens County. The applications highlighted pressing challenges, including those with ongoing needs related to education, food insecurity, health and poverty alleviation.
LCFF carries forward the legacy of the Laurens County Fair Association (LCFA) and the Laurens Exchange Club—two organizations with deep roots in supporting agriculture and charitable causes in the county. The LCFA, incorporated on August 30, 1938, played a pivotal role in backing initiatives like local 4-H clubs, Dixie Youth Baseball, and The Judge Calvin Bridges Children’s Home.
This year’s grant recipients (listed alphabetically) are:
American Legion Post 25
Bridging the Gap Advocacy
Clinton Canopy
Clinton United Ministries
First United Methodist Church
Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic
Lakelands YMCA
Laurens County Community Foundation King Dixon Scholarship
Laurens County First Steps
Laurens County Humane Society
Laurens County Museum
Laures County Safe Home
Laurens County 4-H
Laurens Memorial Home for the Aged
Meals on Wheels at Piedmont Agency on Aging
Straight Street Youth Center
The Open Door Christian Center

Non-profit organizations serving Laurens County residents are encouraged to submit an application for 2027 grant funding distribution. Applications can be seen on the Laurens County Fair Foundation page or may be obtained by emailing Connie Daniels at laurenscountyfairfoundation@gmail.com Applications are due on or before 12/31/2026.
Photo courtesy of Renee Gibbs.

01/14/2026

The staff, patients, and volunteers of Good Shepherd would like to recognize Dr. H. Byron Parker and thank him for his many years of service to the clinic!

His gentle and caring spirit, along with his gifted expertise, always made him an invaluable part of our team. Although he retired from his own practice many years ago, he continued to maintain a commitment to volunteering with us several days a month. He has now chosen to retire fully and looks forward to devoting more time to his family and his garden.

The Good Shepherd will remain committed to its mission of delivering quality health care to its patients, and although replacing this provider will present a significant challenge, we are happy to celebrate his retirement with him!

Thank you, Dr. Parker, for everything you've meant to us over the years and for the lasting impact you've made for Good Shepherd!

01/13/2026

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of our original founder, Mr. Jim Roberts of Clinton, S.C.

Mr. Roberts developed the vision of Good Shepherd in 1994 and worked tirelessly with All Saints Episcopal Church and other local churches and organizations to bring it to reality. For over thirty years, thanks to his efforts, we have been able to provide quality medical care and medications to the uninsured citizens of Laurens County. Mr. Roberts’ ability to recognize and desire to meet the needs of those in hardship was evident throughout his life, and Laurens County is better for it.

01/01/2026

Here's to 2026! We hope it brings joy and good health to all. Happy New Year from all of us at Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic

12/31/2025

We were fortunate this year to have been chosen for grant funding by Coach Dabo Swinney and Dabo's All In Team Foundation. The mission of this foundation is to raise awareness of critical education and health issues in order to change the lives of people across South Carolina.

In 2025, the foundation donated over $1.7 million to organizations throughout South Carolina. Our board chair, Mr. Joe Babb attended the event sponsored at Clemson and received the grant on our behalf.

12/30/2025

Good Shepherd would like to thank the Laurens County Community Foundation for their continued support.

Funds from this year’s grant will allow us to continue to provide at home monitoring medical supplies to our diabetic and hypertensive patients.

The event was also a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the wonderful work being done by other nonprofits in our community.

12/29/2025

Our patients at Good Shepherd were so thankful this holiday season to receive another huge shipment of food supplies from Grace Church of Simpsonville. Their continued support is such a blessing. This congregation has a true spirit of giving to others and we are grateful for their partnership.

09/09/2025

On behalf of everyone at Good Shepherd, we extend our heartfelt thanks to Sons of the South, Laurens County. They show such generosity each year as they think of us during their yearly fundraising.

Their contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many individuals and families in our community. Thank you, Sons of the South for standing with us in service and compassion.

09/05/2025

Good Shepherd Clinic continues its mission to provide quality healthcare to the uninsured citizens of Lauren’s County. 🩺

02/19/2025

We are so thankful to have Ms. Tedra McGillan with the American Heart Association supporting us here at Good Shepherd. With grant money obtained from TD Bank, she was able to provide our patients with 10 new Omron blood pressure cuffs and educational material for their home use. Enabling patients to self-monitor their health increases medication compliance and improves disease outcomes for hypertensive individuals.

12/19/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from the staff of Good Shephered. We will close beginning December 23rd. We'll be ready to see you all again on January 7th!

11/21/2024

The providers and staff of Good Shepherd are so pleased to be able to expand the services they can offer their patients thanks to the leadership of Prisma Health Laurens. The clinic was recently presented with an ECG machine that will allow providers to measure and record electrical heart activity in house!

Pictured here with Executive Director Beth Hinson are Andrew Crites, Prisma Health Purchasing Specialist; Mr. Justin Benfield, CEO, Prisma Health – Hillcrest and Laurens County Hospitals; Dr. Joseph Reardon, Emergency Services Medical Director, Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital and Good Shepherd volunteer; Mr. Mel Thompson, CFO, Prisma Health – Hillcrest and Laurens County Hospital; Mr. Dylan Lawlor, Prisma Health Director of Value Analysis.

Missing from the picture are Dr. Paul Moore, Good Shepherd Medical Director and volunteer; and Dr. Jack Dobkin, Cardiology, Prisma Health – Laurens County Hospital and Good Shepherd Volunteer.