UMC Ribbon Cutting

By Felicity Holman
Managing Editor

The UMC open house took place on

Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Richard Friend, Dean of CCHS announced the opening of the University Medical Center and introduced Doc- tor Catherine Lavender, Doctor Jacob Guin, and Nurse Practitioner Rebecca Richardson.

“I’m so excited that we’re here. This is the first time that I’ve been back to the clinic since our folks have taken over the space and renovated it. It’s a first-class facility, and we’ve had a long-standing partnership with quite a few people in the county. I want to thank our legislative support, as well as all of our local support.” Said Friend.

He went on to state that the clinic would be the first step in increasing and promoting quality healthcare in Pickens County.

Doctor Guin addressed the room, thanking everyone for allowing him to be a part of the community and stating that he hopes to be an instrumental part of helping the healthcare services in the community to grow.

The clinic will be offering services such as women’s medicine, full- service labs, pediatrics, geriatrics, office procedures, and x-rays. The office hours will be from 8: am to 5:00 pm. The faculty and staff welcome those in and around the Pickens County area to visit the office and make use of the available services.