On Aug. 18, 2005, the Medically Fragile Children’s Program was established at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

The Medically Fragile Children’s Program provides primary medical care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, nutrition counseling, medication, supplies, durable medical equipment, care coordination, family support and education/training under one roof.

The Charleston program is a joint effort of the MUSC Children’s Hospital, South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and the South Carolina Department of Social Services.

It provided comprehensive medical care to children in foster care in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties who have chronic illnesses and disabilities. It is anticipated that after a year or two, the program will expand its services to all children on Medicaid who meet the medical criteria.

The Medically Fragile Children’s Program provides primary medical care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, nutrition counseling, medication, supplies, durable medical equipment, care coordination, family support and education/training under one roof.