Wellspring Family Medicine was founded by Dr. Damon Daniels with the vision of creating a primary care practice focused on the healthcare needs of families in the Metro Columbia, South Carolina area. The practice’s mission is to provide high-quality healthcare with compassion, focusing on treating the whole person. Dr. Daniels developed this model during his time at the University of South Carolina’s Department of Family Medicine, drawing inspiration from the national “Future of Family Medicine” collaborative. This approach became known as the Wellspring Integrated Care Model (WICM), built on four key components:
About Us
The four elements of the model all act together to provide quality primary care for the entire family. The details of each element work together in the following fashion:
Patient Centered Care
At the heart of the WICM is a patient-focused approach. Research shows that families seek primary care that meets their needs and aligns with their values. Wellspring Family Medicine prioritizes building strong relationships with patients to better understand their health concerns and ultimately improve their well-being.
Accessible/Comprehensive Care
Wellspring Family Medicine provides comprehensive care for the entire family, addressing both acute and chronic conditions. In addition, preventive services are offered for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. The practice’s scheduling system ensures timely access to care when patients need it.
Quality Chronic Illness Care
Chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease significantly impact millions of Americans. Wellspring Family Medicine offers personalized care for these patients, including specialized support programs for managing diabetes. Future programs will address asthma, COPD, hypertension, and heart disease.
Community Orientation
Wellspring Family Medicine extends its commitment to health and wellness beyond the practice. The team actively participates in community health initiatives and sponsors corporate wellness programs at local businesses.
Caring Meds:
CaringMeds originated from a medical missions initiative sponsored by Right Direction Church International (RDCI). The first mission trip took place in 2011, when a team of six RDCI members traveled to Ghana, West Africa. Partnering with African Relief Mercy Ministries, founded by Faithful and Mary Biney, the team treated over 400 patients in five days across several villages near Tema, Ghana. They provided care for individuals suffering from severe hypertension, infectious diseases, malaria, and arthritis.
Following the trip, the team returned with a renewed commitment to serve more people in Ghana who are in desperate need of medical care. CaringMeds was established with two main objectives: to organize recurring medical mission trips to underserved communities in Ghana, and to partner with African Relief Mercy Ministries to develop infrastructure for training local residents in healthcare services.
In 2013, the second trip expanded the team and enabled them to provide dental and medical services to approximately 700 individuals, including an entire orphanage in Baifikrom, Ghana. During this trip, CaringMeds recognized the potential to collaborate with the Bineys in expanding healthcare-focused educational programs.
The Bineys had previously founded Fountainhead Christian Academy, a primary and secondary school in Tema, which had grown to 1,200 students. Their commitment to education led to the establishment of Fountainhead Christian University, which began classes in Fall 2014. The university’s long-term goal is to develop a nursing program to improve access to healthcare in local communities. CaringMeds agreed to partner with Fountainhead Christian University in this effort.
In 2015, CaringMeds returned to Ghana, not only to provide medical care but also to collaborate with university officials on creating a nursing program that leverages modern technology for cutting-edge medical education. Recognizing the need for formal organization to support these efforts, CaringMeds Inc. was established as a nonprofit in Fall 2016. The ultimate goal is to create health education pilot projects in Ghana that can be replicated in other communities across Africa.
