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Pocket Guide to Health Care Terms
The “Pocket Guide to Health Care Terms” is produced by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health as a resource in understanding the numerous terms and acronyms that…
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Issue Brief: A Profile of the Uninsured in South Carolina
Most South Carolinians have health insurance coverage of some kind. However, based on census data released in December of 2013, 16.8% of South Carolinians are not insured, which is higher…
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The Role and Value of Portable Play Equipment in the Child Care Center
A new report released by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), recommends the…
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Considering Sodium Intake Reduction Strategies in South Carolina
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), brought together stakeholders to discuss and develop…
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Pocket Guide to Health Care Terms – June 2012 Edition
The Pocket Guide to Health Care Terms is produced by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health as a resource in understanding the numerous terms and acronyms that…
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A Case Study of Two South Carolina Communities Pursuing Complete Streets Policies
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health, with support from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO) and the National Network of Public Health Institutes (NNPHI), supports the South Carolina…
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South Carolina Perspectives on a Health Insurance Exchange
In an effort to support the work of the South Carolina Health Planning Committee, the South Carolina Department of Insurance commissioned research on the status of insurance coverage in the state as well…
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Pocket Guide to Health Care Terms
The Pocket Guide to Health Care Terms is produced by the South Carolina Public Health Institute as a resource in understanding the numerous terms and acronyms that are part of ongoing health…
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A Report On Frequent Users Of Hospital Emergency Departments in South Carolina
Emergency Departments (EDs) serve as important community resources and are an important source of patients and revenue for hospitals. EDs across our state and the country are under strain because…