Healthcare

23February2022

SC Thrive

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.…

19January2022

SC Thrive

COVID-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…

10January2022

SC Thrive

Kickstart 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…

23December2021

SC Thrive

Vaccines 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…

22December2021

SC Thrive

SC 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…

2June2021

SC Thrive

Maximize 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…

"Maximize Your Grocery Budget at Farmer's Markets" in white letters on a lime green box over a dark green background and a picture of blueberries, blackberries, tomatoes, apples, squash and other produce in blue bins at a vendor.

21May2021

SC Thrive

My 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…

My Mother's Long-Term Care Experience: A Personal Story of Gratitude

10May2021

SC Thrive

Spring 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…

Spring into a healthier lifestyle | Try these simple actions to recharge your health goals.

9October2020

SC Thrive

How 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…

1October2019

SC Thrive

12 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…