The efforts of Health Sciences South Carolina are making good health possible for all South Carolinians. For all its gifts, South Carolina finds itself with many challenges: unacceptably high rates of stroke, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity. It is a state in transition, and like the rest of the nation, South Carolina is working to create opportunities and position itself for the future during a difficult economic time.

HSSC was established as a collaborative in recognition of the fact that the state can achieve greater results working together for common goals. Since 2004, HSSC has served as a lightning rod, attracting the support and involvement of a growing number of organizations eager to advance the health and economic well-being of the state.

HSSC is using biomedical research as the pathway to a healthy economy and healthy population. The collaborative efforts of our nine member organizations and the unwavering support of a growing number of strategic partners are beginning to produce results. Among HSSC's earliest partners was the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA), which represents nearly 100 member hospitals and affiliated organizations. Together, HSSC and SCHA are addressing such issues as patient safety and health care quality, which will have a positive impact on all of the state's hospitals and their patients.

HSSC also has partnered with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, the South Carolina Office of Rural Health, the South Carolina Office of Research and Statistics, and many others on other exciting initiatives that have the potential to transform our state’s public health, health care delivery, and economy.

HSSC welcomes opportunities to partner with organizations that share its vision of improving South Carolina's health and economic fortunes. Contact us to start a conversation. Together, we have the power to make good health possible.