The Free Medical Clinic

The Free Medical Clinic Our mission is to provide quality health care, at no cost, to residents of our community who cannot

For 30 years, The Free Medical Clinic in Columbia has provided quality health care at no cost to Midlands residents who do not have the financial resources or health insurance. Through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and staff, The Free Medical Clinic provides and coordinates health care services to patients between the ages of 18 and 64 for a variety of medical conditions and chronic diseases. The Free Medical Clinic is able to offer services and medication at no cost thanks to support form Lexington Medical Center, Palmetto Health, Providence Hospitals, United Way of the Midlands, corporations such as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, organizations including the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, faith-based groups and community member contributions.

The Free Medical Clinic be closed for Thanksgiving from November 26th (beginning at 12 pm) through November 28th. We wil...
11/24/2025

The Free Medical Clinic be closed for Thanksgiving from November 26th (beginning at 12 pm) through November 28th. We will reopen on December 1st at 7:30 am.

We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday — and we remain grateful for our patients, volunteers, and supporters who make compassionate care possible.

💙🎸 What a night! Doctors Lounge 2025 was unforgettable. 🎸💙To every sponsor, donor, musician, volunteer, and guest — than...
11/21/2025

💙🎸 What a night! Doctors Lounge 2025 was unforgettable. 🎸💙

To every sponsor, donor, musician, volunteer, and guest — thank you for showing up for The Free Medical Clinic and for the patients we serve.

This year was especially meaningful as we celebrated the retirement of Dr. Todd Crump, who has volunteered with the Clinic for 28 years, 22 of those as our volunteer Medical Director. His legacy of compassion and service will continue through The Dr. Todd Crump Patient Care Fund, established to support patient care for years to come through the purchase of bus passes, home blood pressure monitors, and other vital items. Want to contribute to the fund? Head to www.freemedclinic.org.

Because of YOU, uninsured adults across the Midlands will continue to receive:
🩺 primary & specialty care
💊 access to vital medications
💻 resource navigation and assistance

We can’t wait to share the final impact total soon — and we are deeply grateful for every person who honored Dr. Crump through their gift.

💙 You rocked with the docs — and changed lives.

💙 It’s Nurse Practitioners Week! 💙We celebrate the NPs who care for our patients with skill, compassion, and kindness at...
11/14/2025

💙 It’s Nurse Practitioners Week! 💙
We celebrate the NPs who care for our patients with skill, compassion, and kindness at The Free Medical Clinic.

A special shout-out to our incredible NP team:
Carter Hassinger, DNP, APRN, FNP‑C
Laura Herbert, DNP, APRN, NP‑C, FNP‑BC, CNE
Jan Kubas, DNP, APRN, NP, BC
Dani Quinn, DNP, APRN, FNP‑BC
Maggie Selph, DNP, APRN, ANP‑C, CNE

Thank you for serving our community, helping patients stay healthy, and making compassionate care your everyday mission.

🩺 We appreciate you more than words can say!

Band Update for Doctors Lounge 2025!We’re sending our best wishes to Spy Balloon, who had to withdraw from this year’s l...
11/11/2025

Band Update for Doctors Lounge 2025!
We’re sending our best wishes to Spy Balloon, who had to withdraw from this year’s lineup due to an injury to one of their band members. 💙

In true Doctors Lounge spirit, the music lives on! 🎶
A group of talented local musicians have banded together just for this event — and we’re thrilled to introduce I.V. & The Drips, featuring Sam McGuckin (lead guitar),
Chuck Stiles (lead vocals, guitar), Thomas Stiles (drums), and Thom Harman (bass, vocals).

Come cheer them on as they close out Doctors Lounge 2025 in support of The Free Medical Clinic!
📅 Thursday, November 13
📍 Central Energy
🎟️ Tickets → freemedclinic.org

The countdown is on — this Thursday, November 13th, our docs who rock take the stage for an unforgettable night of music...
11/11/2025

The countdown is on — this Thursday, November 13th, our docs who rock take the stage for an unforgettable night of music, mission, and medicine! 🩺🎸

✨5 local bands
✨Honoring Dr. Todd Crump for his service
✨Mobile auction & community fun

🎟️ Get your tickets now at freemedclinic.org

💙 Ticket Giveaway Alert!
Answer this question in the comments for a chance to win a pair of tickets - we will choose 5 winners. Deadline is 11/11 at 5 pm:
👉 What year did Dr. Todd Crump start volunteering at The Free Medical Clinic?
💡 Hint: Click the link below.
️https://sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2018/02/free_medical_clinic_school_of_medicine.php

All proceeds benefit The Free Medical Clinic, providing free, high-quality healthcare to uninsured neighbors in the Midlands.

FINAL Band Announcement 🎬🎸The lineup is officially complete! Help us welcome our last band, Wyld Stallyns, to the Doctor...
11/07/2025

FINAL Band Announcement 🎬🎸

The lineup is officially complete! Help us welcome our last band, Wyld Stallyns, to the Doctors Lounge 2025 stage. Featuring Drs. Erik Crook and Brad Word of Lexington Health, Dr. Mark Mayson of Prisma Health, and Mr. Hoss Carthwright, Wyld Stallyns' get up from last year's event is our inspiration for this year's movies theme. Join us for a powerhouse night of docs who rock, great food from Loosh Culinaire, and our mobile auction. This year, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Todd Crump and the life-changing care of The Free Medical Clinic.

🎟️ Tickets on sale now: freemedclinic.org
💙 Proceeds support free, high-quality care for uninsured neighbors across the Midlands.
👗 Movie-themed attire encouraged (business casual works, too!).

🎟️ GIVEAWAY #1 ALERT!Thanks to a generous donor, we have a few pairs of tickets to give away for Doctors Lounge 2025 — ...
11/03/2025

🎟️ GIVEAWAY #1 ALERT!
Thanks to a generous donor, we have a few pairs of tickets to give away for Doctors Lounge 2025 — our annual fundraiser benefiting The Free Medical Clinic!

Join us Thursday, November 13th at Central Energy for a night of live music from our docs who rock, great food from Loosh Culinaire, and an incredible community vibe — all supporting free healthcare for our uninsured neighbors.

👉 To enter :
Comment how many visits the Clinic had in 2024 by 12 pm on Nov. 4th.
(Hint: the answer is in a post from July)

Winners will be announced soon — good luck and get ready to ROCK WITH THE DOCS! 🎶💙
🎟️ Learn more: freemedclinic.orG

🚨 BAND ANNOUNCEMENT #4!The countdown to Doctors Lounge 2025 continues with the 4th of 5 incredible physician bands!🎶 Pl...
10/30/2025

🚨 BAND ANNOUNCEMENT #4!
The countdown to Doctors Lounge 2025 continues with the 4th of 5 incredible physician bands!

🎶 Plan B, featuring Drs. Charles Heaton, Jason Lynn, Douglas McConnell, and Jarrott Moore. All are physicians with Prisma Health or MUSC Health.

This year’s concert celebrates the legacy of Dr. Todd Crump, longtime volunteer Medical Director of The Free Medical Clinic, who has dedicated 28 years to caring for our community’s uninsured adults. 💙

🗓 Tickets on sale now!
💻 Get yours at freemedclinic.org
🎤 Join us in 2 weeks on November 13th at Central Energy for movie-themed music, great food, auction, and a night of unforgettable fun while supporting The Free Medical Clinic.

🚨 BAND ANNOUNCEMENT #3!We’re kicking off the countdown to Doctors Lounge 2025 with the third of five incredible physici...
10/24/2025

🚨 BAND ANNOUNCEMENT #3!
We’re kicking off the countdown to Doctors Lounge 2025 with the third of five incredible physician bands!

🎶 Neon Browne Band, featuring Dr. Rich Edelson, a cardiologist with Prisma Health.

This year’s concert celebrates the legacy of Dr. Todd Crump, longtime volunteer Medical Director of The Free Medical Clinic, who has dedicated 28 years to caring for our community’s uninsured adults. 💙

🗓 Tickets on sale now!
💻 Get yours at freemedclinic.org
🎤 Join us November 13 at Central Energy for movie-themed music, great food, auction, and a night of unforgettable fun—supporting The Free Medical Clinic.

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and take action towar...
10/21/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and take action toward early detection and prevention.

We’re committed to helping our patients stay proactive about their health. If you’re uninsured and need a screening or have concerns about your breast health, call us to learn how we can help. 💗

Let’s continue spreading awareness, supporting one another, and reminding every woman — and man — that early detection saves lives.

📞 803-765-1503 | 🌐 freemedclinic.org

We’re proud to recognize Lexington Health for their continued partnership and generous support of The Free Medical Clin...
10/20/2025

We’re proud to recognize Lexington Health for their continued partnership and generous support of The Free Medical Clinic!

Their commitment helps us provide compassionate, quality care to uninsured adults throughout our community — ensuring that everyone has access to the care they need and deserve.

Thank you, Lexington Health, for standing with us in building a healthier Midlands! 💙

Pictured: Lauren Peebles - Executive Director, Lexington Health Foundation; Freddie Strange - Executive Director, The Free Medical Clinic; Caryn Pumphrey - Dir. of Development & Communications, The Free Medical Clinic; Thomas Tafel - Director of Community Health, Lexington Health.

🎶 Gold Sponsors Shine Bright!A huge thank you to Dr. M. Todd Crump and Drs. Mitch & Liz Nimmich for helping make Doctors...
10/17/2025

🎶 Gold Sponsors Shine Bright!

A huge thank you to Dr. M. Todd Crump and Drs. Mitch & Liz Nimmich for helping make Doctors Lounge 2025 possible through their Gold sponsorships!

Your support ensures that The Free Medical Clinic can continue providing compassionate, quality healthcare to uninsured adults across our community.

Join us November 13th at Central Energy for an unforgettable night of music, food, and celebration — all for a great cause!

🎟️ Get your tickets today: freemedclinic.org

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1875 Harden Street
Columbia, SC
29204

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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+18037651503

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For 36 years, The Free Medical Clinic in Columbia has provided quality health care and medication services at no cost to community members who do not have health care coverage, such as insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare, or the financial resources to afford out of pocket health care expenses. Through the efforts of dedicated volunteers and staff, we provide primary care, specialty care, and medication services to patients for a variety of medical conditions and chronic diseases. The Free Medical Clinic is able to offer services and medications at no cost thanks to support form Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health, United Way of the Midlands, corporations such as BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, foundations including Mungo Family Foundation, The Leon Levine Foundation and others, faith-based groups and individual contributions.