To communicate compelling, evidence-based information that addresses important health issues in the state.

Objectives:

  • To identify and gather the information needed to address health issues.
  • To translate scientific data into compelling evidence-based information.
  • To communicate evidence-based information to stakeholders as active participants in the policy development process.

To engage state and local leaders throughout South Carolina in the development of effective policies that improve health.

Objectives:

  • To educate leaders in considering the short- and long-term health implications of all policy actions.
  • To train leaders in effectively addressing health issues in the process of policy development.

To enhance comprehensive and collaborative prevention efforts that address the health needs of the state.

Objectives:

  • To engage stakeholders in coordinated and focused action that will effectively address health issues.
  • To use evidence-based information to facilitate effective and efficient prevention efforts.

To create and sustain a lasting infrastructure for SCPHI to thrive as it works to accomplish its mission.

Objectives:

  • To develop a group of stakeholders for the purpose of guiding and setting policy for the Institute.
  • To attract sufficient human and financial resources to support the Institute.