Caroline Payne

At St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic, health does not only happen in an exam room. Sometimes, it grows right outside in the garden! The St. Luke’s garden has become a special part of the clinic, helping provide fresh produce for patients while also creating a place for learning, volunteering, and community connection. Thanks to the support of Clemson Cooperative Extension, the Master Gardener Program, the Men’s Garden Club of Spartanburg, and many dedicated volunteers, the garden continues to...

This year’s Race for Wellness looked a little different, in a Terrier way :) For the first time, we hosted the race at Wofford College, and it ended up being the perfect afternoon full of sunshine, movement, and community! We had over 100 people come out, with a mix of individuals, families, and teams. While it’s technically a 5K, the race is set up as more of a fun run, no timing, no pressure, just a way for people to show up and be part of something meaningful. In honor of Doctors’ Day,...

At St. Luke’s, community support shows up in so many meaningful ways, and one of our favorites is through our local restaurant partners. Over the years, businesses like Carolina BBQ and The Beacon Drive-In have helped provide Tuesday night meals for our volunteer physicians and staff, making long clinic evenings a little brighter. We are also deeply grateful for the generous support of our annual Bacon & Barrel fundraiser from the following restaurant partners: Morgan Square Hospitality Hub...