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At the Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE), housed at USC's Arnold School of Public Health, we offer our collaborators experience and expertise, and pride ourselves on making the evaluation process a positive one. CARE – Offering Our Collaborators Expertise, Innovation, and Decades of Experience

At the Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE), housed at USC's Arnold School

of Public Health, we offer our collaborators experience and expertise, and pride ourselves on making the evaluation process a positive one. From the evaluation of small projects to complex mixed method research designs, we have the flexibility and the capability to handle a wide variety of needs. Collaborators are kept up to date at every step along the way, providing critical data as it comes available. Our team approach creates a deep well of talent for our collaborators to draw from. We are dedicated to making a difference, and that dedication makes all the difference for our collaborators.

Join CARE director, Pamela Gillam, for this event next week. Be sure to register ahead!
06/15/2026

Join CARE director, Pamela Gillam, for this event next week. Be sure to register ahead!

Be sure to join the first CHIP-focused Community Collaborative Virtual Learning Session hosted by the Alliance for a Hea...
04/08/2026

Be sure to join the first CHIP-focused Community Collaborative Virtual Learning Session hosted by the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. This virtual learning session highlights how authentic community engagement can transform CHIP development from a planning exercise into a driver of real impact. Participants will learn practical strategies for leveraging community partnerships to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of CHIP processes and outcomes.

CARE’s Director, Pam Gillam, is co-presenting with Dr. Melissa Fair!

Register here: https://www.addevent.com/event/3847xff3qz39

Celebrating our amazing graduate students this week!🎉We appreciate all of your hard work!
04/06/2026

Celebrating our amazing graduate students this week!🎉
We appreciate all of your hard work!

Earlier this week, CARE was proud to serve as an exhibitor at Annual Conference. It was a wonderful opportunity to conn...
03/19/2026

Earlier this week, CARE was proud to serve as an exhibitor at Annual Conference. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues and engage with public health professionals from across the state. Our team enjoyed participating in conference sessions, engaging with speakers, and exploring poster presentations.

The theme for this year’s conference was “Exploring Horizons: Innovating the Future of Public Health.” CARE looks forward to another year of collaborating with partners to explore new horizons in evaluation and research, driving impact, and strengthening public health across South Carolina.

Last week, the CARE team came together for another excellent day of strategic planning.We focused on aligning our goals,...
02/09/2026

Last week, the CARE team came together for another excellent day of strategic planning.

We focused on aligning our goals, strengthening our vision, and laying the groundwork for even greater impact in the years ahead.📈🎯

At the AEA Evaluation Conference, Dr. Lauren Workman presented on CARE’s collaboration with the Bureau of Maternal and ...
12/10/2025

At the AEA Evaluation Conference, Dr. Lauren Workman presented on CARE’s collaboration with the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health.

Dr. Workman’s presentation covered CARE’s work with SC DPH on the 2025-2026 statewide Needs Assessment for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program, highlighting CARE’s efforts to engage community members in priority setting for the assessment.

Last month, members of the CARE team attended the American Evaluation Association’s Evaluation Conference in Kansas City...
12/08/2025

Last month, members of the CARE team attended the American Evaluation Association’s Evaluation Conference in Kansas City, where several presented and shared their work.

Holly Pope, CARE Research Associate II, presented her poster titled “Engaging Community Health Workers: An Evaluation Framework for the Community Health Alignment Initiative” at the conference.

CARE is proud to share our team’s contributions to evaluation and community health!

CARE’s Associate Director, Dr. Lauren Workman, recently facilitated a panel discussion with leaders from across South Ca...
12/04/2025

CARE’s Associate Director, Dr. Lauren Workman, recently facilitated a panel discussion with leaders from across South Carolina for graduate students in HSPM 702: Maternal and Child Health Programs and Policies: Past, Present, and Future.

Leaders from , , , and Family Solutions shared their expertise and real-world perspectives, creating an inspiring and impactful learning experience for students.

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