South Carolina Office of Rural Health

06/15/2026

The Rural Focus for June 15, 2026 is here! Click the link to read this week's edition!

https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-june-15-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13565760

06/12/2026

Project Hometown SC, a partnership between the Municipal Association of South Carolina, SCORH, and the Rural Growth Initiative, brings communities together to strengthen community pride and foster meaningful connections with new residents.

Recently, Community Ambassadors from Cheraw, Hartsville, and Walterboro came together to learn, collaborate, and bring new ideas back to their communities.

SCORH was proud to support the training with a session led by Andrew Chandler, MPH, Senior Program Manager of Workforce Development & Recruitment, and Paola A. Gutiérrez, MHA, Director of External Engagement. Together, they shared practical strategies to help communities attract and retain healthcare professionals by showcasing local assets and creating welcoming experiences for prospective residents.

Strong partnerships and engaged communities help South Carolina's rural communities thrive.

06/11/2026

💜 June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month.

Brain health matters at every stage of life. This month, we join communities across South Carolina in raising awareness, supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, and highlighting the importance of access to care in rural communities.

Together, we can make a difference.

06/10/2026

Shannon Chambers, Sr. Director of Provider Solutions SCORH, Lari Gooding, Ceo of Allendale County Hospital, Sarah Hohman, Director of Government Affairs- National Association of Rural Health Clinics, Brock Slabach, Chief Operations Officer - National Rural Health Association and Alan Morgan Chief Executive Officer - National Rural Health Association are wrapping up a 3 day Rural Issue Group Meeting in Washington DC that focused on ways to enhance Rural Health services from hospitals, RHCs, and others.
This meeting brought together Rural Health leaders from across the country to talk, engage and brainstorm ways to make Rural Health better!

06/08/2026

Sharing an upcoming opportunity from the South Carolina Food Systems Network! 🌱
Check out the original post below for details on their Summer 2026 Virtual Member Meering.

Announcement

Summer 2026 Virtual Member Meeting
Thursday, June 18, 12pm-1pm

Local Food Economy Series

The Middle Mile:
The Financial Realities of Local Food Distribution

The South Carolina Food Systems Network (SCFSN) will be hosting a Summer virtual member meeting on Thursday, June 18 from 12pm-1pm.

We are thrilled to host three South Carolina local food distributors as our panelists:

Erin Bradley
Freshlist

Margaret Burn
Lowcountry Food Bank

Zach Senn
Senn Brothers Produce

Erin, Margaret, and Zach will talk through the strategies, opportunities and challenges in getting South Carolina grown food from the farm to the consumer.

The “Local Food Economy Series” of SCFSN member meetings in 2026 present the perspectives of producers, distributors, and consumers of local food in South Carolina in our current food environment.

Only members receive a registration link for member meetings. If you wish to become a member, or if you are uncertain if you are a member, all you need to do is submit a membership form on our website by clicking on the link below.

https://www.scfoodsystemsnetwork.org/become-member

06/08/2026

The Rural Focus for June 8, 2026 is here! Click the link to read this week's edition!

https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-june-8-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13565719

06/05/2026

The SC Office of Rural Health is proud to attend the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians Summer Breakout! As longtime supporters of family medicine and primary care, we appreciate the vital role family physicians play in improving health outcomes across South Carolina’s communities.

Representing SCORH at this year's event is Andrew Chandler, MPH, Senior Program Manager of Workforce Development & Recruitment. If you're attending, be sure to stop by our booth to learn more about our programs, resources, and efforts to strengthen the rural healthcare workforce. We look forward to connecting with you!

06/05/2026

Weekly Impact Highlight 📊

SCORH’s Center for Practice Transformation is strengthening healthcare across South Carolina by providing technical assistance, practice facilitation, and learning opportunities that help practices improve workflows, optimize EHRs, and enhance patient care.

Through these efforts, rural health clinics, FQHCs, independent practices, and hospital-owned practices are advancing cancer care, improving chronic disease management, and expanding preventive services across the state.

Learn more with the link below.
https://scorh.net/2025-impact/

06/01/2026

🎉 Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Be part of the 29th Annual South Carolina Rural Health Conference, taking place October 20–22, 2026, in Spartanburg, SC. Join healthcare professionals, community leaders, policymakers, and rural health advocates from across the state for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration.

🔗 Register now: https://scorh.net/2026-conference/

06/01/2026

The Rural Focus for June 1, 2026 is here! Click the link to read this week's edition!

https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-june-1-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13565602