South Carolina Office of Rural Health
Non-profit OrganizationsUnited States11-50 Employees
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing disparities in health status and life expectancy between rural and urban communities in South Carolina. Since 1991, it has worked to improve access to quality health care, enhance the social determinants of health, and align state resources with rural local needs through collaboration with local, state, and national partners. The organization provides technical and financial assistance to healthcare providers, advocates for rural-friendly policy, and funds educational activities and health programs at the community level. SCORH operates within the nonprofit sector and positions itself as the sole federally designated entity in the state focused on rural health needs, with a mission to preserve the unique character of rural communities while maintaining access to essential services.