About the Organization
OIC Family Medical Center is a federally funded FQHC (Federally Qualified Health Center) commonly referred to as a Community Health Center. The organization is the medical home to approximate 14,000 patients. Since 2012, the organization has experienced over 170,000 patient visits.
OIC Family Medical Center is division of Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (OIC) was established in Rocky Mount, NC in 1969 to address high unemployment rates among historically African American and poor communities. Created at the height of the civil rights movement, OIC brought together industry and community to create win-win solutions for workplace success.
OIC meets the health needs of the community by providing comprehensive, quality, and affordable healthcare to all residents including those who are uninsured and underserved residents through our Family Medical Center (FMC). The opportunity to develop an on-going relationship with our providers and our medical team encourages patients to take advantage of early detection and healthy lifestyle changes. The organization provides medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and care coordination services.
About the Community
The city of Rocky Mount, located in the Coastal Plains of North Carolina, was incorporated in 1867 and lies in Edgecombe and Nash Counties. Rocky Mount is a two-time All-America City on the Tar River. Serving as the Gateway to Eastern North Carolina, the city's 875 employees serve approximately 58,000 residents daily. The citys mission is to advance community well-being, safety and quality of life by delivering excellent public services and actively collaborating with the community towards a fulfilling and inspired future for its citizens. To learn more visit www.rockymountnc.gov for news and updates.