The Duke Endowment has awarded the Medical University of South Carolina seven grants totaling just over $4.28 million to improve access to high-quality health care in rural and underserved parts of South Carolina.
“Serving the underserved is central to the Medical University’s mission, and The Duke Endowment has consistently demonstrated that it is philosophically aligned with that vision,” said David J. Cole, M.D., FACS, MUSC president. “These grants will bring life-changing, lifesaving services to people throughout the state who might otherwise go without.”
The grants will launch seven initiatives, each with longterm sustainability plans that advance MUSC’s vision to elevate and deliver the most advanced and innovative care to citizens in all parts of South Carolina.
“We value our longstanding relationship with MUSC and are proud to support these projects, which will improve health for South Carolinians,” said Lin Hollowell, director of The Duke Endowment’s Health Care program area. “MUSC and The Duke Endowment share a commitment to improve access to innovative care and resources that will promote health equity throughout the state.”
The grant will provide staff support and operating funds for a partnership between MUSC and the Chester County Community Coalition (CCCC), a group of more than 15 agencies and representatives from local advocacy groups, youth programs and health-focused nonprofits.
Develop systems to support and retain a diverse health care workforce. ($875,000)
People identifying as Black, Indigenous and people of color make up 3 6 % of South Carolina’s overall population, yet they are represented in less than 2 5 % of the state’s licensed health care providers. This disparity represents a significant barrier to care, especially in the state’s rural communities. This grant will lower this barrier through a comprehensive strategy aimed at retaining, mentoring and training the providers who serve these patient populations.
Caregiver fatigue and burnout are on the rise, accelerated dramatically by the COVID-19 pandemic. MUSC and the SC Hospital Association have partnered to evaluate measures that promote workforce strength and resilience at MUSC in Charleston.
Toastmasters open for new members in 2024
Toastmasters International is the leading nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development. In the last 99 years there have been 4 million members.
Members meet to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches in an effort to improve as speakers and leaders.
Mid-Day club generally meets the first and third Saturdays at 10am eastern, and the second and fourth Tuesdays at 11:30 am eastern. Guests are always welcome.
Mid-Day Toastmasters meets for 1 hour on:
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Saturdays: January 6, 2024 and January 20, 2024 at 10 am eastern.
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Tuesdays: January 9, 2024 and January 23, 2024 at 11:30 am eastern.
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