New report aims to improve maternal and infant health across South Carolina
“The average hospital charge for deliveries involving severe maternal morbidity is over $109,000 while a normal delivery costs about $35,000,” says Pack.
Maya Pack
New report shines light on the effects of older adults experiencing social isolation
According to The South Carolina Institute of Mental and Public Health and The South Carolina Department on Aging, the release of its new report, entitled “Addressing Social Isolation in Older Adults as a Determinant of Health,” shines light on the health risks of social isolation in older adults and serves as a call to action for agencies around the state.
