Maya Pack

Our Executive Director, Maya Pack, joined a panel on @SCETV's Generations in Conversation last week, where South Carolinians of all ages talked about what matters to them in this election. Watch on demand: scetv.org/generationsinconve…

Direct care workers are the backbone of home care, and keeping them is a growing challenge in South Carolina. Recent commentary from @postandcourier highlights our state’s home care workforce shortage. Our 2022 report explores these challenges and compiles recommendations for recruiting and retaining the direct care workforce. Read the commentary: postandcourier.com/opinion/c… Read IMPH's report: imph.org/wp-content/uploads/…

We are hiring a Legislative Engagement Manager! This role will help build and strengthen relationships with South Carolina's policymakers, supporting our mission to inform impactful health policy decisions across the state. Learn more here: imph.org/about/our-team/#car…

This month, IMPH celebrates our 15 year anniversary!🎉 Since 2011, IMPH has served as SC’s trusted evidence-based health policy resource. Grateful to our partners, funders, and board for powering this work. Here’s to the next 15. Thank you for being part of the journey!

South Carolina farmers could potentially access up to $37.9 million in new revenue through locally sourced Food is Medicine (FiM) interventions, improving health while strengthening local agriculture. Learn more in our new toolkit, Helping Health Happen for All: A Roadmap for Food System Policy in South Carolina. Visit our website and download it today: imph.org/new-scroadmap-toolk…

DID YOU KNOW? South Carolinians who experience food insecurity are 2–3 times more likely to have diabetes, face higher levels of physical and mental stress, and spend about 20% more on healthcare each year. IMPH is releasing a food system policy toolkit to help policymakers and community leaders identify practical policy solutions that improve food access and support healthier communities across South Carolina. Stay tuned. Helping Health Happen for All: A Roadmap for Food System Policy in South Carolina.

The IMPH team recently gathered at the State House to film our upcoming commemorative video celebrating 15 years of informing health policy in South Carolina. Thank you to our two legislative board members Senator @sentomdavissc and Representative @chandradillard for sharing their insights on IMPH’s impact and value. We’re proud of the work accomplished and excited for what’s ahead.

South Carolina is investing nearly $8M in a mobile maternity clinic serving rural communities, a major step forward for maternal health. IMPH’s 2025 taskforce findings call for expanding access through mobile maternal and infant health services. We look forward to the impact. Read more here: southcarolinapublicradio.org…

Last Thursday, IMPH convened the inaugural meeting of the Foundations for Success Taskforce. Following opening remarks from Taskforce Chair Michael Leach, members heard from the @EducationSC on the current landscape of early childhood education,

engaged in a panel discussion regarding early care and education, and began developing recommendations. Thank you to our taskforce members, presenters, and panelists for making this first meeting a success. We look forward to continuing this important work together!

IMPH is hiring a Project and Communications Coordinator to help drive our strategic communications and support health policy initiatives. This role is a chance to blend creativity, collaboration, and mission‑driven work to advance evidence‑based health policy.

Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and social media/public relations writing sample(s) to IMPH Senior Director of Operations, Yair Centeno at [email protected]. For more information visit our website: imph.org/careers/project-com…

IMPH is convening the Foundations for Success Taskforce, a statewide action planning process led by Taskforce Chair and former South Carolina Department of Social Services Director Michael Leach, MMFT.

Experts from across the state will work collaboratively to develop an action plan to reduce suspensions and expulsions among the state’s earliest learners; students enrolled in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. For more information visit: imph.org/taskforces/foundati…

IMPH is pleased to announce our new Board Officers! Please join us in welcoming Dr. Shawn Stinson as Board Chair, Mr. Clarence Sevillian as Vice Chair, and Mr. Robert Hughes as Treasurer.

We are deeply grateful for their leadership, service, and dedication to our mission. We look forward to working together to continue advancing IMPH’s work and impact across South Carolina!