South Carolina
High tech brings efficiency but adds complexity to rural SC farming
By Jessica Kutz for The People Sentinel.Broadcast version by Mark Richardson for South Carolina News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…
Medicare enrollees can evaluate, change plans in SC
It is the time of year when people eligible for Medicare can shop around and make sure they are signed up for the health coverage that makes the most …
Health experts seek to normalize postpartum depression treatment in SC
Mothers experience depression at a high rate after their babies are born. September is an especially popular month for births, so health experts are …
Safety tips for enjoying outdoors on hot days of summer
South Carolina and much of the country has seen extreme heat since summer began but people still want to enjoy the outdoors and a few tips can help th…
Report: SC kids need stronger economy, better education, resilient families
A report on the condition of America's children ranks South Carolina near the bottom of the 50 states in economic well-being, education and family …
Salt Marsh Initiative aims to protect SC lowcountry from storm surges
With hurricane season underway, South Carolina's 344,000 acres of salt marshes are the first line of defense for the state's lowcountry against storm …
SC scrambles to re-enroll kids dropped off post-COVID Medicaid rolls
More than 65,000 children in South Carolina have lost their health insurance through Medicaid, despite being eligible for coverage, according to a …
Group takes steps to protect SC farm workers from heat stress
Farmworkers in South Carolina and across the U.S. face scorching heat with little protection at the federal and state level. However, the Farm Labor …
Zero Suicide Institute aims to expand access to SC suicide care, prevention
Studies show suicide is a serious public health problem, claiming more than 48,000 lives each year in the nation. A new initiative from the Zero …
Right whale advocates call for vessel speed limits
Wildlife advocates are calling on the Biden administration to tighten regulations protecting right whales in the North Atlantic following a series of …
Health Service in SC Highlights Need for Outreach in Underserved Populations
In celebration of Juneteenth, one South Carolina organization is shining a spotlight on health equity for all communities - and showcasing their …
Report: SC Children Need Critical Health Improvements
A new annual report finds South Carolina could be doing better to support children's health. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's latest Kids Count Data …
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