South Carolina Office of Rural Health

11/03/2025

The Rural Focus for November 3, 2025, is here! This week’s issue brings key updates and opportunities for providers and communities across South Carolina.

https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-nov-3-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13564109

10/27/2025

The Rural Focus for October 27th, 2025, is here! This week’s issue brings key updates and opportunities for providers and communities across South Carolina.

https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-oct-27-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13564065

10/21/2025

⏰ Just 2 weeks to go! The 28th Annual South Carolina Rural Health Conference kicks off Nov. 4–6 in Hilton Head!

Join healthcare leaders, community champions, and rural changemakers for three days of connection, ideas, and inspiration.

The full agenda is live—don’t miss your chance to be part of South Carolina’s premier rural health event.

👉 Register today: https://scorh.net/2025-conference/

10/20/2025

The Rural Focus for October 20th, 2025, is here! This week’s issue brings key updates and opportunities for providers and communities across South Carolina.

Click here to read 👉🏻https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-oct-20-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13564036

10/17/2025

🌟 Keynote Spotlight: Tony P**a 🌟

Join us as Tony P**a, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and host of the Reimagine Rural podcast, explores the evolving connections between federal policy and the well-being of rural communities. Drawing on inspiring stories from small towns across America, Tony will share insights on how local leadership and community engagement can shape a stronger, more resilient rural future—both nationally and here in South Carolina.

Don’t miss this chance to learn actionable strategies for building thriving rural communities!

10/15/2025

🎙️ Keynote Speaker: Sarah Hohman

Director of Government Affairs, National Association of Rural Health Clinics

We’re excited to welcome Sarah Hohman back for the 2nd year in a row to deliver a clear, nonpartisan federal policy update focused on rural health. With so much changing in Washington, Sarah will cut through the noise and explain what new policies mean for rural providers and communities—what to watch, what to prepare for, and how to make your voice heard.

Join us for a session that will leave you informed, empowered, and ready to navigate federal policy with confidence.

10/13/2025

The Rural Focus for October 13th, 2025, is here! This week’s issue brings key updates and opportunities for providers and communities across South Carolina.

Click here to read 👉🏻 https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-oct-13-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13564001

10/10/2025

Last chance! The conference hotel rate for the 28th Annual Rural Health Conference ends TODAY. Don’t miss your chance to stay onsite—reserve your room now before the block closes!

Head to our website to book! https://scorh.net/2025-conference/

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional cases of measles related on an ongoing outbreak of measles in Spartanburg County.

As of Oct. 7, 2025, a total of 7 measles cases have been reported to DPH in Spartanburg County since Sept. 25 and are part of the newly identified outbreak. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of the same infectious disease that are linked to a common exposure.

The two new cases bring the number of confirmed measles cases in South Carolina to 10 since July 9, 2025, eight of which have been in Spartanburg County. Some cases are travel-related exposures or close contacts of known cases. Other cases, such as the current outbreak, have no identified source, suggesting that measles is circulating in the community and could spread further.

To keep the public updated on the outbreak, DPH has created a new measles outbreak page with information about it on its website. That page will be updated by noon on Tuesdays and Fridays. In time, this update frequency may change to more or less each week depending on disease activity.

For additional information: https://dph.sc.gov/news/dph-confirms-9th-and-10th-case-measles-spartanburg-county-launches-webpage-update-public

10/08/2025

Don’t wait! The hotel block for the 28th Annual Rural Health Conference closes this Friday, October 10th. Secure your room today and stay right where the action is!

Head to our website for more information! https://scorh.net/2025-conference/

10/06/2025

The Rural Focus for October 6th, 2025, is here! This week’s issue brings key updates and opportunities for providers and communities across South Carolina.

Click here to read 👉🏻https://mailchi.mp/scorh/scorhrural-focus-oct-6-1566538-ck5e09v9hu-13563970