Wholespire’s Board of Directors Vice Chairman receives annual Gerry Sue Arnold Alumni Award.
Special Project
Eat Smart Move More SC announces new name
The name change comes with a complete rebranding, including a new logo and tagline, and was unveiled to over 200 stakeholders and attendees during the organization’s annual leadership conference.
Obesity Lands in SC Phase 1b High-Risk Category
SC DHEC specifically lists obesity (BMI >30) as an eligible factor for one being able to get a COVID-19 vaccine under Phase 1b. Find out more about BMI.
Wholespire, SC Office of Rural Health receive funding to collaborate on community health initiative
This initiative, funded by the BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation, will build off the successes of SCORH’s Blueprint for Health program and Wholespire’s Let’s Go 3.0 mini-grant initiatives.
Leadership Summit Takes on Youth Summit and other Major Changes
The first virtual Leadership Summit features three keynote speakers, the Youth Edition, pre-conference activities, and tons of concurrent sessions.
SC School for Deaf and Blind Implements Fountains of Health Project
The Fountains to Health project focused on increasing access to water for students and community members who use the school’s outdoor facilities.
Third Round of AME Churches get Funded for The HYPE Project
Eight AME churches were selected through a competitive application and review process to receive mini-grants and form church-based HYPE teams. Find out who they are!
New ESMMSC Board Members Bring New Perspectives
The three new board members bring specific expertise and add to the diverse make-up of the board, a focus area that ESMMSC has been addressing more intentionally.
Increasing Access During a Pandemic
In 2020, ESMMSC pivoted to remote work and continued to have an impact on communities across South Carolina.