The bill, S. 966, is a concurrent resolution introduced in the South Carolina General Assembly to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. The resolution commends the organization for its dedication to health policy and its significant contributions to the state since its establishment on August 2, 2011. It highlights the institute's role as a nonpartisan convener on critical health issues, its Health Policy Fellows Program, and its efforts in producing evidence-based policy recommendations on various health topics, including behavioral health, long-term care, and maternal and infant health.
The resolution expresses gratitude for the institute's work and acknowledges the impact of its research and publications on South Carolina's health policies. It concludes by congratulating the board of directors and staff of the institute on this milestone and extends best wishes for their continued success in the future. A copy of the resolution will be presented to the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health.