Reflecting our mission, our Center's goals are to
- Develop the methods and conduct the research necessary to provide a clear picture of health status, health care needs, and health services utilization among rural and minority populations
- Investigate the effectiveness of policies aimed at improving health and reducing barriers to care among rural and minority populations, especially those living in poverty
- Assess the resources available to and barriers experienced by rural and safety-net healthcare providers
- Promote the professional development of rural and minority researchers and facilitate cross-disciplinary collaborations between faculty and community partners wishing to engage in health disparities research
- Provide expert advice to national, state, and local government and to rural and minority constituency groups to empower policy development and advocacy
Researchers in the News:
South Carolina Agency to Try to Save Rural Hospitals from Closing
Eboni Haynes selected as a 2018-2019 Graduate Civic Scholar
Dr. Janice C. Probst - 2018 Breakthrough Leadership in Research Award Recipient
2018 Breakthrough Leadership in Research Awardees
Dr. Janice C. Probst - People in SC, South die earlier than in other states
Dr. Kevin Bennett elected to the National Rural Health Association Board of Trustees as the Research and Education Chair
HSPM’s Elizabeth Crouch selected to join National Rural Health Association’s 2018 Rural Health Fellows Program
2018 Rural Health Fellows Program