Upper Midlands Rural Health Network

10/14/2025

UMRHN, MCAHEC, and NCFMC will be presenting at the South Carolina's 28th Annual Rural Health Conference on November 4 – 6, 2025. Our session is titled "Increasing Preceptorship Opportunities for NP Students at Clinics & FQHCs" and will be at 3pm on November 4 in Hilton Head. You can attend our session FREE whether or not you are attending the rest of the conference. More details here

Increasing Preceptorship Opportunities for Nurse Practitioner Students at Independent Clinics and FQHCs

10/10/2025

07/31/2025

UMRHN is pleased to announce the following awardees for the 2025-2026 Dr. Charles McElmurray Scholarship:
• Ainsley Martin, Presbyterian College
• Alivia Martin, University of South Carolina
• Anna Grace Martin, University of South Carolina
• Ava Stephens, University of South Carolina
• Emma Himel, University of South Carolina Lancaster campus
• Kynlee Millen, University of South Carolina Lancaster campus
• Madeline Grant, College of Charleston
• Rayvinn Trapp, University of South Carolina Upstate campus
• Warren Evans, University of South Carolina

More details can be found here https://umrhn.org/dr-charles-mcelmurray-scholarship

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06/11/2025

Get ready for free family fun at another playdate, titled "Animal Friends," which will celebrate animals of all kinds. The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Chester County Baseball Complex. Real dogs and horses, stuffed animals and stickers for the kids, and games for the entire family! 🐶🐴🐖🐄

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05/28/2025

Get ready for Touch A Truck, Pop A Bubble, Meet A Hero!
Join us Saturday, May 31st from 11 AM – 2 PM at the Fort Lawn Community Center (5554 Main Street, Fort Lawn, SC) for our first Playdate—a fun-filled day of trucks, bubbles, heroes, and games!

🚒 Meet firefighters, EMS, and other local heroes
🫧 Play with giant bubbles
🎲 Enjoy outdoor games
🎉 Make unforgettable memories!

Important Info:
• This is a free, family-friendly event
• All children must be with an adult
• Waivers will need to be signed
• Dress for outdoor fun - water, sunscreen, and comfy clothes

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05/06/2025

Today is Midlands Gives! If you are so inclined, please donate a little something to UMRHN. Proceeds will be added to the newly established McElmurray Scholarship fund to help those interested in pursuing careers in the healthcare field.

Midlands Gives brings the region together as one community throughout the year, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties.

04/11/2025

UMRHN is participating in Midlands Gives on May 6 to help raise money for the Dr. McElmurray Scholarship fund for those interested in health careers. Early giving has already started! Can you help put us on the leaderboard?

Midlands Gives brings the region together as one community throughout the year, raising money and awareness for local nonprofits in 11 Midlands counties.