SCDHHS extending Medicaid coverage for new and expecting mothers
New and expecting mothers in South Carolina can now look forward to more support in health care.
Health and Human Services
Robert Kerr named next director of SC Department of Health and Human Services
Governor Henry McMaster named the next director of the Department of Health and Human Services. Wednesday afternoon, the governor announced Robert Kerr will take over the position he previously held between 2003-2007. Prior to that he was employed by the agency for more than 20 years.
Biden administration pledges $10 billion to help underserved communities get access to vaccines
The Biden administration says it will spend $10 billion to get COVID-19 shots to low income, underserved and rural communities. As part of its effort to expand access, the Department of Health and Human Services will dedicate $6 billion to community health centers in an effort to expand COVID-19 testing, vaccination efforts and treatment.
Dr. Anthony Fauci among health officials who received a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was given to some top leaders Tuesday morning.
