Healthcare

7May2026

MaKayla Ciancanelli

Decoding Nutrition Labels: A SNAP Friendly Guide

Nutrition labels can feel overwhelming, especially when shopping on a limited budget. This SNAP‑friendly guide explains how to read food labels and make confident, healthy grocery choices.

1April2026

MaKayla Ciancanelli

Food Safety 101

Food safety helps protect your health and your grocery budget. Learn simple food handling tips that can help SNAP households reduce waste and save money.

4March2026

MaKayla Ciancanelli

National Nutrition Month – Why It Matters for SNAP Programs

National Nutrition Month is a time to highlight the role SNAP programs play in improving access to healthy food, nutrition education, and community health.

5February2026

MaKayla Ciancanelli

What the New Dietary Guidelines Mean for You – And Your SNAP Benefits

The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans can raise questions—especially for SNAP participants. Learn what these changes actually mean, how the guidelines support flexible, real‑life eating, and how SC Thrive provides guidance, clarity, and SNAP assistance to help individuals and families…

9January2026

Coralyn Wilson

Fresh Food, Fresh Hope: The Impact of SC Thrive’s Food FARMacy in Richland County

SC Thrive’s Food FARMacy is transforming lives in Richland County by delivering fresh produce and health education to families in need. Learn more about its impact.

19March2025

SC Thrive

SC Thrive Expands Thrive Hub Online Portal to Individuals, Making Essential Resources More Accessible Than Ever

–Thrive Hub streamlines benefit applications into one platform, saving time and energy for those seeking assistance, while also identifying additional resource recommendations.COLUMBIA, S.C. – MARCH 19, 2025 – March. 19, 2025 – SC Thrive has connected over 417,000 South Carolinians…

22August2023

SC Thrive

Your 2023 Medicaid Annual Eligibility Review Questions Answered

Medicaid Annual Eligibility Reviews are changing in 2023, and you need to stay informed on the latest information. As of 2023, all states have resumed checking Medicaid eligibility, also called Annual Eligibility Reviews, after a three-year pause due to the…

Your 2023 Medicaid Annual Eligibility Review Questions Answered

1March2023

SC Thrive

Celebration, Education, & the Impact of Heart Health in Minority Communities

As this month comes to a close, let’s reflect on how the second month of the year plays a significant role in our everyday lives. February is known as a month of celebrations of love, and hearts will be decorating…

30November2022

SC Thrive

Help for Seniors: Available South Carolina Benefits

Finding help for seniors can be challenging for an individual or their loved ones. There are many resources available for seniors living in South Carolina. Learn more about helpful senior benefits you can connect to with SC Thrive. Most Americans…

Help for Seniors: Available South Carolina Benefits

31October2022

SC Thrive

National Social Care Competition Winner Announcement

SC Thrive, in collaboration with CareSouth Carolina and Protech Solutions, wins the national Social Care Referrals Challenge from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living. Thanks to a next-level collaboration with CareSouth Carolina and Protech…

SC Thrive Named a Winner of the ACL Social Care Referrals Challenge

19October2022

SC Thrive

Open Enrollment Period for Health Coverage is Here

Open enrollment periods are used for most types of health insurance. They provide a period each year when you can sign up or make changes to an existing plan. Changes made during open enrollment typically take effect on January 1…

25August2022

SC Thrive

Update Your Address through SCDHHS’s New Online Portal

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) made a change so you can update your address more effortlessly. SCDHHS just released a new portal that allows Healthy Connections Medicaid members to update their address and contact information online.…