SCHA’s “Heartbeat of SC” public awareness campaign is designed to highlight the essential role hospitals play in saving lives, strengthening communities, and driving South Carolina’s economy.

Every day, hospitals across the Palmetto State deliver life-saving care, welcome new lives, and restore health for nearly two million patients annually. Beyond their critical health mission, hospitals are a cornerstone of South Carolina’s economic vitality. According to recent analysis (now available in SCHA’s Economic Impact Report), SC hospitals in a single year generate $36.7 billion in gross economic output, support more than 203,000 jobs, and provide more than $13.2 billion in labor income to their communities.

“Hospitals play a central role in not just our state’s health, but also as employers and engines of economic growth,” says SCHA President & CEO Thornton Kirby. “They are truly the heartbeat of South Carolina.”

 A hospital campaign toolkit will be available soon!