For more than 100 years, Tuomey Healthcare System has been synonymous with quality health care, providing acute care, outpatient services and a comprehensive health promotion and disease prevention program. Tuomey's staff consists of more than 150 physicians, representing upward of 25 medical specialties. Tuomey's facilities include:
          • Outpatient Surgery Center
          • Day Surgery
          • Tuomey Medical Park
          • Cancer Treatment Center
          • Tuomey Home Services

Sumter's specialists represent almost every medical field, from optometrists to internists.

Tuomey Healthcare System is located at 129 N.Washington Street and can be reached at (803) 774-9000 or on the net at www.tuomey.com.

Families who are responsible for the care of a parent, grandparent or someone else in need of nursing care will find numerous options for placement and levels of care. Some of Sumter's independent, assisted living and skilled nursing communities are:
            • Alterra Sterling House
            • Covenant Place
            • Morningside Assisted Living
            • McElveen Manor
            • NHC Healthcare

For information regarding Tricare providers and options, please contact Shaw AFB's Tricare office at (803) 895-7681.