Clemson-trained nurse practitioner joins Clemson Rural Health at hometown clinic

The Clemson Health Clinic at Walhalla welcomes Christina Smith, ’19, as new family nurse practitioner

Christina Smith, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, ’19, is bringing her passion for rural health care back to her hometown of Walhalla, South Carolina. A Clemson University graduate and seasoned nurse practitioner, Smith has joined Clemson Rural Health (CRH) as the newest provider at the Clemson Health Clinic at Walhalla (CHCW).

Smith’s journey with Clemson Rural Health began during her nurse practitioner training, when she completed a clinical rotation at CHCW – the very clinic where she now serves patients. CHCW is one of three primary care clinics operated by Clemson Rural Health across South Carolina and is deeply rooted in Clemson University’s land-grant mission to improve access to care in rural and underserved areas.

After earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Clemson in 2019, Smith completed a competitive family practice fellowship at Lexington Medical Center. Her time working in rural Batesburg, S.C., further solidified her commitment to serving medically underserved communities.

Over the last five years, Smith has gained comprehensive experience across the state – and now, she is returning to her roots, both personally and professionally.

“Stepping into my role at CHCW feels like coming home,” Smith said. “I was born here, raised a family here, and now I am proud to care for the people I have known and loved all my life. I work alongside a collaborative team that values this rural community as much as I do.”

Now Accepting New Patients

The Clemson Health Clinic at Walhalla provides comprehensive, compassionate care for individuals and families – from managing chronic conditions to routine wellness exams and same-day sick visits.

Services include:

• Primary care
• Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma)
• Annual physicals and wellness exams
• Women’s health visits
• Nutrition consultations
• Minor dermatology procedures
• Immunizations and flu shots
• On-site lab testing and referrals

Insurance Accepted:
Most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid and the state health insurance plan are accepted.

Location:
Clemson Health Clinic at Walhalla
210 Booker Drive
Walhalla, SC 29691

To schedule an appointment with Christina Smith, call 864-656-3076 or request an appointment online.

At the Clemson Health Clinic at Walhalla, patients experience health care that feels like home.

About Clemson Rural Health

Clemson Rural Health is the organizing framework for Clemson’s rural health service delivery and prevention efforts statewide – with locations including the Clemson Health Clinic at Walhalla, Clemson Health Clinic at Orangeburg, Clemson Community Primary Care – home of the Joseph F. Sullivan Center, Clemson Rural Health Support Office at Abbeville, and a fleet of Clemson Rural Health mobile health units. Our vision is to transform health outcomes in rural and underserved communities through reducing premature mortality, decreasing preventable hospitalizations, and improving overall quality of life in the regions we serve.

Clemson Rural Health is a part of the College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences, a 21st-century land-grant college joining together a unique combination of schools and departments: communication; nursing; parks, recreation and tourism management; political science; psychology; public health sciences; and sociology, anthropology and criminal justice. These areas have distinctive characteristics and missions — all joined together by a common thread of service to people and communities. For more information, visit ClemsonRuralHealth.org.