Your Health closes Hartsville location
Your Health announces the closure of its Hartsville location on December 16, 2024, due to changes in the professional paths of key providers. Dr. Harless and Dr. Elder are transitioning to hospital-based care, while Dr. Mendez is pursuing a new professional venture.
This decision reflects the challenges facing independent healthcare providers. Over the past decade, Medicare reimbursements for primary care services have declined by 30%, with an additional 2.8% reduction set for 2025. Meanwhile, hospital reimbursements have increased by 30%, leading many physicians to shift to hospital-based roles.
Despite our extensive efforts for the owners to renew the lease for the Hartsville office an agreement could not be reached, leading to the closure. However, Your Health remains committed to serving Hartsville patients. The staff will continue supporting patients through:
• Telehealth visits
• In-home care
• Nearby locations in Florence and Bennettsville
To ensure continuity of care, Your Health is introducing new providers to support Hartsville patients during this transition. Details about the expertise of these providers will be available online at YourHealth.Org/Hartsville:
• Dr. Joseph Williams
• Sherry Elder, APRN
• Elizabeth Newsom, APRN
While the closure of our Hartsville location is disappointing, our priority is the health and well-being of our patients. We are committed to exploring options for a new Hartsville location while continuing to provide accessible, patient-centered care.
Patients with scheduled appointments will be contacted to discuss their options.
For assistance or to schedule telehealth or in-person visits, please call (843) 917-4117. Your Health thanks the Hartsville community for its support and looks forward to continuing to serve you.