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Character   Laurens defines quality of life.   Laurens’ renowned quality of life is nothing short of						Quality of Life
enviable. While award-winning residential communities,   public schools, parks and shopping centers abound in   every part of town, Laurens’ downtown historic square   defines the City. The historic square is a showcase of   magnificent architecture, history, art and culture, specialty   shopping, and fine dining. The seasons are celebrated   with summer park concerts, holiday house tours, and   street festivals. Little River Park, the City's 4-acre   downtown municipal park, and the Laurens Amphitheater,   were featured projects in The Learning Channel’s “Town
Haul” television   series. Many   religious   denominations   and a host of   civic and social   organizations   provide for the
spiritual, intellectual and fraternal   of our residents.					Health Care   Laurens offers outstanding, comprehensive health care services.
					The Laurens County Health Care System is a 90-bed medical   facility offering specialized programs in:   Comprehensive Acute Care   Family-Centered Maternity Care   Modern Outpatient Surgery and Diagnostic Center
	Critical Care Unit with Trained CCU Medical Team   Emergency Medical Services Staffed 24 Hours   A Special Cardiac Care And Trauma Center   Home Health Program   Physical Therapy Clinic   Health Works program for business/industry   Breast Care Clinic   Behavioral Health Clinic   Kids Klinic   Cardiac Rehab Program   The Laurens County Health Care System has 40   medical doctors on staff, a roster of 20 consulting   medical physicians, 12 Dentists, Mobile Medical
	Van-Health Screenings, and a Regional Alliance with 3 other hospitals. Never losing   sight of its mission to deliver progressive health care to its citizens, the Health Care
The Arts   Laurens’ celebration of the arts has a   long history. The Artists Coop is a gallery   where local artists display their work   including paintings in all media, ceramics,   sculpture and jewelry. They also showcase specific						System is always a step ahead in offering   Laurens County a full spectrum of care that   is with us for life.
artists on a monthly basis; hold art   and craft markets, art clinics and   demonstrations, exhibitions of   children's poetry readings, art,   provide a gathering place for   artists in the community, and it’s   all run by volunteer members. In   addition, a multitude of architectural   styles and public art displays can   be found in the downtown historic   district. Throughout the year, the   downtown plays host to musical   performances, cultural festivals,   and outdoor summer concerts.

Contact information: LaurensFirst PO Box 1247, Laurens, SC 29360 864-984-0328 – Fax: 864-984-5356 Email: Information@LaurensFirst.org SCIway - The South Carolina Information Highway