Unity Health On Main

What Unity Health On Main does

Unity Health on Main is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community health center founded in 2016 and based in Greenville, South Carolina, operating two clinic locations (505 N Main Street and a satellite at 29 Ridgeway Dr) to deliver affordable primary care, pediatrics, women's health, family practice, behavioral health, immunizations, laboratory services, sports physicals, case management, the Best Chance Network cancer screening program, and the FoodShare Rx food insecurity program. The organization serves the Medically Underserved Area of Greenville County, targeting uninsured and underinsured individuals and families—particularly Hispanic and minority populations—with bilingual staff and a sliding fee scale that charges nominal fees to patients at or below 100% of the Federal Poverty Level and discounts to those at or below 200% FPL, accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance in parallel.

The technology footprint is intentionally minimal and commodity-based, centered on the Athena Health electronic health records system and patient portal rather than any proprietary platform, reflecting the organization's role as a direct-service provider rather than a technology vendor. Revenue mechanics are a hybrid of patient service reimbursement (insurance payors plus sliding fee scale payments) and grant funding, with major multi-year awards from the Greenville Health Authority ($540,170 in 2019, $1,389,740 in 2022) supplemented by community donations and small grants such as the $100,000 from Greenville Women Giving in 2026. As of January 2024, the organization holds FQHC Look-Alike designation from HHS and is positioning for full FQHC status in 2025, which would materially expand federal reimbursement and grant eligibility.

The go-to-market model is community-led rather than commercial: services are promoted through organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), community events, partnerships with local health systems (Bon Secours St Francis, Prisma Health), universities (Furman, Bob Jones), and a board of directors composed of grassroots volunteers and clients. The organization serves approximately 600 patients per month out of an addressable population of more than 70,000 Greenville County residents lacking healthcare access, and operates without any parent company or institutional equity ownership.

Name

Unity Health On Main

Legal name

Unity Health on Main

Website

https://unityhealthonmain.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Unity Health on Main is a 501(c)(3) community health center in Greenville, South Carolina, providing affordable primary care, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and case management to uninsured and underinsured residents of the Medically Underserved Area of Greenville County on a sliding fee scale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Center / Primary Healthcare Services

NAICS

Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

Keywords

• Community health center
• Primary care services
• Pediatric healthcare
• Behavioral health services
• Sliding fee scale

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Community Grants and Donations: Unity Health on Main is made possible by community grants and donations from individuals and organizations. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dependent on these funding sources to serve the community.
2. Health Insurance Reimbursement: The organization accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private health insurance plans to offset the cost of care for covered patients.
3. Sliding Fee Scale Payments: Patients without insurance are charged on a sliding fee scale based on family size and income. Patients with documented annual income at or below 200% of federal poverty level are eligible for sliding fee discounts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Unity Health on Main is a community-led nonprofit community health center delivering affordable primary care services, including pediatrics, women's health, family practice, behavioral health, laboratory services, immunizations, sports physicals, case management, and food insecurity support programs. It operates a sliding fee scale and accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance to serve the Medically Underserved Area of Greenville County, South Carolina.

Product overview

Unity Health on Main is a community-led Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike (as of January 2024) offering comprehensive primary care services from its main location in downtown Greenville, SC and a satellite location. The organization provides an integrated suite of healthcare services including Pediatric Care, Women's Health Services, Family Practice, Behavioral Health Services, Immunization Services, Laboratory Services, and specialized programs such as Best Chance Network (cancer screenings) and Food RX (food insecurity intervention). The health center serves the medically underserved population of Greenville County and operates on a sliding fee scale model to ensure affordable access regardless of ability to pay.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pediatric Care Well check-ups, diagnosis and treatment of common childhood illnesses, nutrition assessment, growth and development assessments, immunizations, sports and school physicals, well child exams, and sick visits for children.
• Women's Health Services Family planning, prenatal care, annual exams, pap smears, STD screening and treatment, abnormal bleeding care, and menopause treatment. Recognized as a Best Chance Network Provider and part of the ChooseWell network.
• Family Practice Routine care for the whole family including treatment of chronic health issues such as diabetes, cholesterol, and hypertension.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health services including assessment, counseling, therapy, and medication management. Specializes in anxiety, attention deficit disorder, bipolar disorder, grief counseling, counseling for children, couples, families, sexual assault, and domestic violence.
• Immunization Services Flu shots (yearly at 6 months and older), immunizations required for school, regular immunizations, baby immunizations, boosters, and recommended immunizations following CDC schedules.
• Laboratory Services Screening for common conditions including high cholesterol, diabetes, anemia, electrolyte and hormone imbalances, and pregnancy testing.
• Sports Physicals Pre-participation physical examinations (PPE) to ensure children are healthy enough to play sports, including blood pressure, weight, height, vitals, vision screening, medical history review, and physical examination.
• Best Chance Network (BCN) Free breast and cervical cancer screenings for eligible women in South Carolina as part of a program to reduce mortality from these cancers by finding them at earlier stages.
• Vaccines For Children Full range of vaccinations for patients of all ages including childhood vaccines (DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella) and adolescent vaccines (Meningococcal, HPV, Tdap) following CDC recommended schedules.
• Food RX (FoodShare Rx) Program providing fresh produce boxes to Greenville County residents to improve patient health and reduce food insecurity, including goals of strengthening connections between healthcare and community organizations.
• Sliding Fee Scale Program Discounted healthcare fees based on family size and income for patients at or below 200% of federal poverty level, with nominal fees for those at or below 100% FPL.
• Patient Portal Online patient portal (powered by AthenaHealth) allowing patients to access their health records, schedule appointments, and manage their healthcare information.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,300 patients served (grown from 550 patients in first 120 days)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Upstate Circle of FriendscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Healthy Greenville Grant ($1,389,740 over three years) to provide holistic, family-centered health and wellness services expanding to under-resourced communities with wrap-around support services.
• Just Say SomethingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in Healthy Greenville Grant providing mental care, behavioral health, and supportive parenting classes in a culturally sensitive environment.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in implementing self-monitoring blood pressure initiatives, providing educational resources, cooking classes, nutrition security screening, and connecting community members to SC Thrive for benefits and resources.
• Bon Secours St Francis Health SystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Unity Health on Main's mission to provide affordable healthcare.
• Furman UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating with Unity Health on Main for community health initiatives.
• Bob Jones UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Unity Health on Main.
• Molina HealthcareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity partner providing healthcare coverage and support.
• PASOSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Unity Health on Main's services to the community.
• Mill Village MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in Greenville area.
• Access HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for healthcare access initiatives.
• Goodwill IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Unity Health on Main.
• Greenville County Redevelopment AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner in housing and redevelopment efforts.
• Phoenix CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for behavioral health services.
• Fourth Presbyterian ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Unity Health on Main.
• Walt's WaltzminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner.
• Zion World Wide MissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner.
• Hispanic AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting Hispanic communities.
• LiveWell GreenvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for health and wellness initiatives.
• HumanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare partner.
• Aid UpstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for HIV/AIDS resources and support.
• Just Say SomethingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for behavioral health and community wellness.
• Mental Health America-GVLminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for mental health services.
• Prisma HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare system partner providing health services and support.
• Greenville Homeless AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner addressing homelessness.
• Overture GreenvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner.
• Kroc CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for health and wellness programs.
• United Way of GreenvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting local initiatives.
• Upstate Fatherhood CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner supporting fatherhood initiatives.
• Universal Therapeutic ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for therapeutic services.
• Servants for SightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for vision services.
• Greenville Free Medical ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner clinic providing free medical services.
• Taylors Free Medical ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner clinic providing free medical services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fetter Health Care Network: South Carolina FQHC providing primary care, pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale to underserved populations—directly comparable community-health-center operating model.
• CareSouth Carolina: Federally Qualified Health Center network operating across rural South Carolina, offering primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and case management on a sliding fee scale—comparable community-health-center operating model.
• HopeHealth: Federally Qualified Health Center serving South Carolina with comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, and community health programs for the underserved. Operates as a 501(c)(3) CHC with similar sliding-fee model.
• Greenville Free Medical Clinic: Volunteer-run free clinic serving uninsured residents of Greenville County. Comparable mission and target population but operates on a purely volunteer/charity model rather than sliding-fee FQHC structure.
• Taylors Free Medical Clinic: Free clinic serving uninsured Greenville County residents. United with Unity Health on Main as part of the same Healthy Greenville grant collaborative and listed as a partner—comparable population and mission.
• Affinity Health Center: South Carolina community health center (FQHC Look-Alike) providing primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services on a sliding fee scale to medically underserved populations—directly comparable nonprofit CHC model.
• New Horizon Family Health Services: Federally Qualified Health Center serving Greenville County with a similar mission of providing affordable primary care, pediatrics, and behavioral health to underserved populations. Most directly comparable given overlapping geography and patient base.

Broad incumbents

• Bon Secours St Francis Health System: Regional not-for-profit health system serving the Greenville area and listed as a Unity Health community partner. Operates primary care and specialty services in the same market.
• Prisma Health: Largest not-for-profit health system in South Carolina and a community partner of Unity Health. Operates a broad primary care and specialty footprint in Greenville that overlaps with Unity Health's catchment.

Others

• Molina Healthcare: Medicaid managed care organization with significant South Carolina membership and listed as a Unity Health channel partner. Comparable in serving low-income Medicaid populations, though operates as insurer rather than provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/UnityHealthSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/unityhealthonmain
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/unity-health-on-main

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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