South Carolina Medical Association

02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we’re checking all the love vitals; looks like a perfect reading. Wishing all our physicians a heart‑healthy Valentine’s Day!

02/11/2026

Dr. Jessica Anderson is a geriatric psychiatrist dedicated to caring for older adults facing dementia, Alzheimer’s, depression, and anxiety. A committed SCMA leader and advocate, she’s also embracing her newest and cutest role—mom to a brand‑new little one:

Read more in the latest issue of the SCMA Magazine produced by HealthLinks Magazine :https://bit.ly/3M3gt7T

02/04/2026

🗓️ Submit Your Policy Proposals! Deadline March 20 - https://mailchi.mp/bdc933bffb34/scma-alert-policyproposals-020426

02/03/2026

Today, we celebrate the women physicians who continue to shape, strengthen, and redefine the future of medicine. Learn more about National Women Physicians Day and its impact: https://bit.ly/4tdmPC2

02/02/2026

Due to inclement weather, our office is closed today. We will continue to monitor emails and reply as soon as possible. Stay warm and safe!

02/01/2026

⛄️ CHALLENGE: The SCMA staff showed off some pretty impressive skills this weekend. OK, physicians and med students … your turn! Drop your snowman creations in the comments!

01/31/2026

❄️A LITTLE SNOW❄️ can’t stop Dr. Fritz Butehorn, SCMA President and SCMedPAC Chairman, from mailing SCMedPAC thank you letters!

01/28/2026

SCMA member Dr. Ada Stewart’s remarkable career reflects a lifelong commitment to service, compassion, and leadership. From pharmacist to family physician to U.S. Army Reserve colonel, she has dedicated her life to caring for others: https://bit.ly/3M0ewca

01/21/2026

Improving access to high‑quality care for every South Carolinian requires strong, physician‑led care teams. Thank you for continuing the conversation around strengthening healthcare access in South Carolina.

SC legislators want to improve health care in rural areas, emphasizing physician-led team care and collaboration with nurse practitioners, physician assistants.

01/01/2026

With a new year comes new goals, new challenges, and new opportunities. Throughout it all, physicians are there to help their patients navigate and achieve their health goals – working together as health allies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4f72C8H

12/24/2025

Season's greetings from the SCMA! As President Dr. Butehorn said best: May your holidays be merry, your nights be silent, and your pager stay quiet.