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May 2020
Accessing SC’s Supply of Remdesivir
May 20, 2020
Over the weekend, DHEC implemented an emergency use remdesivir allocation process that resulted in dosage regimens being distributed to hospitals statewide.
HPHC Coalitions Respond to COVID-19 With Food Drives
May 20, 2020
The local coalitions, already attuned to food access issues in their communities, recognized that the economic upheaval meant a heightened need for sustenance
Hurricane Season Amid COVID-19
May 19, 2020
As South Carolina’s hospitals and health systems continue to respond to the daily challenges presented by COVID-19, they are also turning their attention to hurricane season.
Mobile Sites Expand COVID-19 Testing Capacity
May 13, 2020
Last week state officials announced a plan to significantly expand access to COVID-19 testing in South Carolina, and this week we saw that plan take action with the deployment of multiple mobile pop-up testing sites throughout the state.
“Healthcare Heroes Truck” Honors SC Healthcare Workers
May 6, 2020
SCHA sends Healthcare Heroes Truck across the state sharing messages of appreciation for healthcare workers.
Patients Need to Come Back
May 6, 2020
South Carolina hospitals are prepared for COVID-19, but also concerned about patients not seeking care due to fears of the virus.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1, 2020
SCHA encourages you to talk about mental health with your employees.
April 2020
National Guard Fighter Jets Salute SC Hospitals
April 29, 2020
F-16 fighter jets from the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing saluted the state’s medical professionals and first responders on April 27.
Letter to the Editor: How You Can Support Our Healthcare Heroes
April 15, 2020
What we can all do to support our frontline healthcare workers.
SC Emergency Supply Collaborative Connects Hospitals to Critical Medical Supplies
April 14, 2020
The collaborative will provide a web portal that connects healthcare providers to industry and community partners who can produce critical medical supplies.
SCHA and Southern Tide Partner to Help Our Healthcare Heroes
April 7, 2020
Southern Tide has created a Healthcare Heroes collection to support SC medical workers.
Local Manufacturers Rush to Aid SC Hospitals in Time of Need
April 6, 2020
How two resourceful South Carolina manufacturers pitched in to help hospitals.
Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey Raises Funds for "Healthcare Heroes"
April 3, 2020
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has launched a fundraiser to support “healthcare heroes” who are battling the coronavirus pandemic in hospitals throughout the Carolinas.
Hospitals Creating Drive-Thru Specimen Collection Sites to Combat COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Drive-thru sites allow pre-screened patients to stay in their vehicles.
Resiliency Guide for Leadership and Clinical Staff on the Front Lines of COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Doctors, nurses and others on the COVID-19 front lines need to take care of themselves, too.
March 2020
SC Hospitals Are Responding to the Coronavirus Outbreak
March 17, 2020
As the number of coronavirus cases identified in South Carolina increases, the state’s hospitals and health systems are working closely with local and state officials to ensure the safety and well-being of all patients, staff and first responders.
SCHA: We're Still Here
March 17, 2020
South Carolina’s hospitals and health systems are on the frontlines of a public health emergency we have not seen before. As state and federal leaders urge us to be safe and practice social distancing, we want you to know that SCHA is still here.
Staying Resilient in Times of Crisis
March 17, 2020
During urgent times, reactions to stress manifest differently depending on our unique personalities. We want to provide you with tips and resources to help you stay resilient during what is, undoubtedly, a highly stressful and uncertain time.
The Alliance for a Healthier SC Releases State Health Equity Action Plan
March 16, 2020
The plan was created by the Alliance’s Health Equity Action Team to support the framework of Live Healthy SC.