South Carolina

Healthier Generation's Work in South Carolina

Healthier Generation works closely with schools, community organizations, and partners throughout South Carolina to address a wide range of health topics, including food access and nutrition, chronic disease, and diabetes. Together, our work is creating healthier school and home environments for children and families.

Since 2007, Healthier Generation has worked with more than 1,000 South Carolina schools and 100 out-of-school time programs, impacting over 650,000 students with our innovative health resources, trainings, and customized support. 

In 2023, 83 South Carolina schools earned recognition as one of America's Healthiest Schools for their outstanding efforts to support student, staff, and family well-being.

Current Initiatives

Diabetes Free South Carolina

Alongside Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina Boeing Center for Children's Wellness, South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, South Carolina Department of Education, Healthy Palmeyto, and SC FitnessGram, Healthier Generation addressing health inequities to reduce the impact of diabetes and its complications across the state.

South Carolina Healthy Schools

Our South Carolina Healthy Schools Assessment helps schools and districts identify opportunities to expand or enhance wellness initiatives within their learning community and align with state-specific standards and guidelines. After taking the assessment, our team is here to assist you schools or district in identifying next steps and navigate the tools and resources within the Healthier Generation Action.

Our Work in Action

Read the latest stories from Healthier Generation staff and community partners about our ongoing work in South Carolina.

South Carolina Voices

Hear what South Carolina educators have to say about the impact they've created by working with Healthier Generation.

The Healthy Schools Program provided a credible process that enabled us to hold people accountable, and it provided guidelines to create a healthier environment.

Katherine Price

Physical Education Teacher, SC

In Anderson School District Four, we have seen attendance, concentration, and overall academic performance improve when you provide healthy nutritional choices and opportunities for physical activity.

Dr. Joanne Avery

Superintendent, Anderson District Four, SC

Working with committed colleagues at each school, I was able to lead both a primary school and a high school to make healthy changes and receive the National Healthy Schools Bronze Award.

Pete Ellis

Physical Education Teacher, West Florence High School, SC

We have learned to be brave and try new ideas as we worked toward meeting the requirements for the Gold Award. Through this process, our teachers, parents, students and community partners have become a dynamic team that is dedicated to the continuous commitment of maintaining the highest levels of student and staff wellness.

Lisa Curtis

Physical Education Teacher, Brockman Elementary School, SC

Your South Carolina Support Team 

Ready to start making healthy changes in your school or community? Our team is here to help!