South Carolina resources via the Rural Health Information Hub

News: Clemson Rural Health Launches Diabetes Management Program in Midlands South Carolina

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:22:34 -0500

Announces a new diabetes management program for rural South Carolina that builds on a previous successful program. The new program uses a community health worker model that coordinates a multidisciplinary team working to aid program participants in managing their diabetes.

News: SC Rural Hospitals, Doctors' Offices Receive Share of $200M in Federal Funding amid Medicaid Cuts

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:22:57 -0500

Describes projects funded in the first round of Rural Health Transformation Program funding in South Carolina. Projects include equipment and facility upgrades, mobile healthcare, telehealth, and a rural health needs study. Highlights financial struggles for hospitals in rural South Carolina.

Resource: Tele-Hospitalist Services to Support the Opening of a New Rural Hospital

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:39:27 -0500

Describes a tele-hospitalist model designed to support the Medical University of South Carolina Health System (MUSC Health) Black River, a 25-bed rural hospital in South Carolina that opened in 2023. Examines the operational and clinical performance of MUSC Health Black River during its first six quarters of operation, including patient volume, payer mix, average daily census (ADC), 30-day readmissions, and more.

Resource: The Appalachian Region: A Data Overview from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey Chartbook

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:20:17 -0500

Provides state- and county-level information on population, age, household characteristics, housing occupancy, education, labor force, employment, transportation, income, health insurance coverage, disability, and veteran status for the 13 Appalachian states. Features statistics with breakdowns by 5 levels of population density. Includes data explorer options for Appalachian categories such as population and age, education, income and poverty, computer and broadband access, rural Appalachia versus rural America, and employment and commuting. -- Appalachian Regional Commission, Population Reference Bureau

Resource: Drug Overdose Deaths: South Carolina, 2024

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:58:12 -0500

Reports drug overdose deaths for South Carolina in 2024 using state vital statistics data. Includes statistics on the demographics of drug-related mortality, unintentional and intentional deaths, drug categories, and selected drugs. Includes statistics and county-level maps showing totals, rates, and change over time. -- South Carolina Department of Public Health

Resource: Pre-Licensure Registered Nurse Education in South Carolina | 2020-2024

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:16:25 -0500

Describes trends in South Carolina's pre-licensure RN education from 2020-2024. Highlights the number and type of programs, enrollment and graduation trends, faculty characteristics, and licensure exam outcomes. Features statistics and a county-level map showing locations and types of programs as of 2024, with shading indicating rural counties. -- South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium

Resource: Expanding Mobility Options in Rural Western South Carolina: Upper Savannah Transit and Mobility Feasibility Study for Abbeville, Laurens, and Saluda Counties

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:02:47 -0500

Examines transportation in rural South Carolina counties and the impact of transportation gaps on employment, healthcare, education, and overall community well-being. Provides information and data on transportation needs, demographic profile of rural residents, and transit/mobility options, such as fixed and flexible transit, volunteer driving programs, carpooling, and more. Includes resources on medical and rural health transportation needs.

Resource: South Carolina Community Health Center Sites 2025

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:52:30 -0500

County-level South Carolina map showing names and locations of Community Health Center sites. -- South Carolina Primary Health Care Association

Resource: The South Carolina Certified Nurse Midwife Workforce - 2022

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:06:12 -0500

Describes the certified nurse midwife (CNM) workforce in South Carolina using data from the 2022 nursing licensure renewal process ending April 30, 2022. Features demographics and statistics including change in the size of the South Carolina CNM workforce from 2012-2022 with breakdowns by 3 levels of population density, and a county-level map showing locations of active CNMs as of 2022, with shadings showing rural and urban counties. -- South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium

Resource: South Carolina Health Professions Data Book

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:51:57 -0500

Provides information about the health status of South Carolina residents and the number of healthcare providers practicing in the state as of 2024, including a section with statistics for rural areas. -- South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium

Resource: Infant Mortality and Selected Birth Characteristics: 2023 South Carolina Residence Data

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:28:10 -0500

Reports South Carolina infant mortality statistics for the year 2023, including county-by-county totals and rates. Identifies trends in infant mortality by race and ethnicity, and includes data on cause of death, birth characteristics, and more. -- South Carolina Department of Public Health

Event: 2026 29th Annual South Carolina Rural Health Conference

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Spartanburg SC
October 20, 2026 -- South Carolina Office of Rural Health

Resource: South Carolina Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:17:58 -0600

County-level map showing Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas in South Carolina. -- South Carolina Department of Public Health

Resource: South Carolina Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:12:07 -0600

County-level map showing Primary Care Health Professional Shortage Areas in South Carolina. -- South Carolina Department of Public Health

Resource: South Carolina Mental Health Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:05:57 -0600

County-level map showing Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas in South Carolina. -- South Carolina Department of Public Health

Resource: Exploring Maternal Mental Health Conditions and Urban-Rural Disparities in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in South Carolina: A Fairlie Decomposition Approach

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:11:46 -0600

Examines the impact of maternal mental health on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) in rural and urban areas of South Carolina. Utilizes data from 270,000 mothers with HDP to analyze maternal mental health conditions according to rural versus urban location, demographic variables, quality of prenatal care, mother's health condition, and more.

Resource: How Local Food Policy Councils Can Strengthen Summer Meal Programs

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:41:35 -0600

Profiles the Greenwood Counts Community Consortium's (GC3) Food and Hunger Alliance in South Carolina, a Local Food Policy Council (LFPC) focused on improving food systems and providing non-congregate meal options for rural families and children. Discusses the purpose and impact of LFPCs and their role in addressing food insecurity. -- No Kid Hungry

Resource: Community Paramedic Impact Study: An Analysis of Four South Carolina Programs

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:01:01 -0600

An evaluation of select community paramedicine (CP) programs in South Carolina with the goal of building evidence demonstrating the impact of CP programs in the state. Mentions rural throughout. -- Paramedic Foundation, South Carolina Office of Rural Health

Resource: South Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:45:17 -0600

Provides information on South Carolina's application for the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Includes links to South Carolina's application materials, as well as presentation recordings to engage stakeholders and inform the public of the development of the state's application. Also shares details on the state RHTP funding opportunities. -- South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Resource: Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality After Delivery Hospitalization Among Rural Residents Bypassing Local Care for Urban Hospitals

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:07:48 -0600

Examines severe maternal morbidity and mortality (SMMM) when labor and delivery patients bypass rural, local hospitals to give birth at urban hospitals. Analyzes 235,375 rural versus urban births in South Carolina and associated 1-year postpartum follow-up visit data for rates of SMMM.

Resource: A Twenty-Year Review: Revisiting the Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Funding Needs and Gaps in the Appalachian Region

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:25:28 -0600

Provides county, state, and metro versus nonmetro data on water and wastewater infrastructure in the Appalachian region. Discusses funding and collaborative possibilities to improve critical infrastructure in Appalachian communities. -- Appalachian Regional Commission

Resource: South Carolina Rural Primary Care Workforce

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:36:19 -0500

Offers maps and tables of the primary care workforce distribution in South Carolina in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: South Carolina Rural Behavioral Health Workforce

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:35:00 -0500

Offers maps and tables of the supply and distribution of behavioral health clinicians in South Carolina in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: South Carolina Rural Obstetrical Workforce

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:33:32 -0500

Offers maps and tables of the obstetricians and advanced practice midwives workforce distribution in South Carolina in 2025. Includes county-level data and rural and urban comparisons. -- WWAMI Rural Health Research Center

Resource: South Carolina 2025-2030 State Health Improvement Plan

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:19:01 -0500

Describes a plan for public health improvement in South Carolina. Identifies priorities, strategies, and metrics for topics including health outcomes, maternal and infant health, and behavioral health. Mentions rural throughout. -- South Carolina Department of Public Health

Resource: The South Carolina Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Workforce - 2022

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 11:01:37 -0500

Self-reported information about certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) actively employed as nurses in South Carolina, as part of the biennial license renewal process ending on April 30, 2022. Features demographics and statistics including change in the size of the South Carolina CRNA workforce from 2012-2022 with breakdowns by 3 levels of population density, and a county-level map showing locations of active CRNAs as of 2022, with shadings showing rural and urban counties. -- South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium

Resource: "You Can't Do Anything by Yourself": Recruiting and Retaining Mental Health Professionals in Rural America

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:21:43 -0500

Discusses the challenges in recruiting and retaining mental health professionals in rural areas, as well as strategies and approaches to address the need. Features a Michigan mental health center CEO and state behavioral health organizations in Nebraska and South Carolina. Also includes insights from 3RNET, which focuses nationally on rural health recruitment and retention. -- Rural Health Information Hub

Resource: A Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program to Address Rural and Medically Underserved Populations Using Telemedicine

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 08:28:13 -0600

Examines the Moms IMPACTT (Improving Access to Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Care Through Telehealth and Tele-mentoring) program in South Carolina, which aims to address perinatal mental health and substance use issues through healthcare partnerships and telemedicine. Provides details and impact of the program, including outreach and engagement with rural and underserved communities.

Resource: Trends in Gestational Weight Gain and Prepregnancy Obesity in South Carolina, 2015–2021

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:55:46 -0600

Examines prepregnancy and gestational weight gain in South Carolina women before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Utilizes 2015-2021 data from 239,597 mothers with data broken down by weight gain, relative prenatal risk, lifestyle and clinic factors, and sociodemographics of patients, including rurality.

Resource: Factors Associated with Utilization of Mobile Health Clinic Hepatitis C Virus Services among Medically Underserved Communities in South Carolina

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:44:12 -0600

Examines the use of mobile health clinics (MHCs) to deliver hepatitis C (HCV) screening and treatment in rural and underserved South Carolina communities. Provides data on the association of demographic and community factors, including rurality, with MHC utilization, HCV positivity rates, and MHC HCV treatment initiation.