Healthcare
Questioning the COVID-19 Vaccine? Here’s What We Know Two Years into the Pandemic.
The present impact that COVID-19 has on healthcare is challenging. These challenges have affected the workload on doctors and other healthcare professionals, the diagnosis and treatment of positive cases and the treatment of patients with other problems and underlying conditions. Are you questioning the COVID-19 vaccine? Here’s what we’ve learned since 2020. Underlying Conditions An…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Myths & Misconceptions
It’s okay to have questions. Everyone deserves answers. Do you know your options for the COVID-19 vaccine? How do you know which sources and information about COVID-19 are accurate? It’s no surprise you’ve heard rumors about the COVID-19 vaccines on social media or from people in your life. The different types of vaccine information conveyed…
Read MoreKickstart a Healthy New Year with These Helpful Resources!
It is officially 2022! Many people use this time of year to make positive changes in their life and set new goals to achieve. While this may seem overwhelming at first, there are countless resources available that can help kick off your healthy new year. Here are some resources SC Thrive can connect you with…
Read MoreVaccines and the Holidays
Last year was hard on us all with the pandemic preventing many from gathering over the holiday season. The pandemic has reshaped life as we once knew it. Many undoubtedly insist on celebrating with others this upcoming 2021 holiday season. Unfortunately, large-scale gatherings increase the risk of contracting COVID-19. While holiday traditions are important for families and children, there are several ways to enjoy the holidays and protect your health. Vaccinating Your Child We are one step…
Read MoreSC Thrive Named Phase 2 Winner of the Social Care Referrals Challenge
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) recently announced SC Thrive as a Phase 2 winner of the Social Care Referrals Challenge competition. The Social Care Referrals Challenge began in March of 2020 to support holistic health and social care in the community. This national competition awards prizes to service organizations that develop and optimize technology…
Read MoreMaximize Your Grocery Budget at Farmer’s Markets
Cost and access are some of the greatest challenges that you might face when trying to support a healthy diet and maximize your grocery budget. Fresh, healthy produce tends to be more expensive than other less nutritious items. That is where local farmers markets across the state are stepping in to provide quality foods and resources to afford them. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many farmer’s markets have remained…
Read MoreMy Mother’s Long-Term Care Experience: A Personal Story of Gratitude
Guest Writer: Beth DeHart, Director of Long-Term Care, SC Thrive When we look over our lives, we can find moments when a resource that presents itself becomes a linchpin to change a situation for the better. This was the case for me in 2013. I was a single mother with a full-time job and a…
Read MoreSpring into a Healthier Lifestyle
Spring is a unique time of year for South Carolina because of the many fun activities you can do with your friends and family. The warm weather draws us outside more to enjoy the beauty of our state. This is a great time to refresh your health goals and get back to those New Year’s…
Read MoreHow Healthy Connections Prime is Improving Senior Care and Ways Your Organization Can Spread the Word
Healthy Connections Prime is a program that marries the benefits of Medicare and Medicaid for South Carolina seniors age 65 and older. It is designed to integrate all the services of Medicare parts A, B, and Part D and Medicaid into a single benefits package. This sounds like a great program that everyone should know…
Read More12 Ways to Foster Emotional Wellness
October is National Emotional Wellness Month! Last month at SC Thrive’s team meeting, we learned about emotional intelligence and how our personal emotional health affects those around us. This session had us thinking about how emotionally healthy we are and what we can do to increase our emotional health. Check out these 12 ways we’re…
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