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SC ranks among the worst in the nation for maternal mortality. What can be done to address it?
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina ranks among the worst states in the nation for maternal mortality, and a new report is calling on state leaders to address deep racial and…
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New SC taskforce hopes to improve health of infants, mothers in Rural SC
A new taskforce report on improving maternal and infant health has been released by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. The non-profit organization works to improve health…
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As maternal mortality rises, SC report suggests ways of increasing health care access
The rate at which South Carolina women died because of pregnancy complications spiked in 2021, following years of decline, according to an analysis of the most recent data released Tuesday.…
IMPH Updates
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IMPH Releases Action Plan to Improve Health Outcomes for Moms and Babies in Rural SC Through Improved Access to Care
The plan includes recommendations to improve maternal and infant health in South Carolina. The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively…
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New Report Highlights Factors Influencing the Health of South Carolinians
Data shows challenges and conditions that impact residents statewide COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 19, 2025) — New data explores the population health of South Carolinians and the impact of physical, mental,…
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Phase Two of SC Roadmap Project Begins
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health to Serve as Policy Lead COLUMBIA, S.C. (Oct 22, 2024) — Via a statewide planning grant jointly funded by the BlueCross® BlueShield® of…