Healthy Connections Medicaid

It’s Social Worker Awareness Month! Today, we're spotlighting Shannon Fredrich, a case manager at our Rock Hill CLTC office. She loves knowing the work she does impacts the lives of others. "I can only hope that I have touched lives for the better,” she said. Thank you, Shannon!

SCDHHS is hiring a registered nurse, non-institutional, who will work under the supervision of the area administrator and lead team nurse consultant at our Spartanburg Community Long Term Care office. Applications close April 9. Read more and apply here: tinyurl.com/8m8jtw3v.

Healthy Connections Medicaid members, #DYK members with certain health conditions can get nutrition counseling? This includes those with obesity, eating disorders or conditions that affect how you grow/eat. Services must be prescribed/referred by a doctor. #NationalNutritionMonth

We are hiring a social worker who will work at our Anderson Community Long Term Care office. Job requirements include a bachelor’s in social work & 4 years of experience or a master’s in social work & 2 years of experience. Apps close April 2. Apply: tinyurl.com/5n8zbh85

It's #SocialWorkerAwarenessMonth & we're spotlighting Velma Wilson, lead team case manager at our Rock Hill CLTC office. Her favorite part of the job is home visits. "I want every participant to feel as though they are the most important person to me," she said. Thank you Velma!

March 21 is #WorldDownSyndromeDay. Today is for inclusion and equal opportunities for people with Down syndrome. SC families can access local support groups and Medicaid-covered health services. Learn more at tinyurl.com/yp56aab6.

A healthy mouth supports your overall health 🦷. Healthy Connections Medicaid members have dental benefits that help prevent and treat oral diseases early. Preventative care matters at every age. Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc3uds44. #WorldOralHealthDay #SCHealth

We are hiring a grants administrator I who will serve as a contract monitor, reporting directly to our quality metrics manager. The person in this position will manage administrative contracts across our Bureau of Quality. Apps close March 23. Apply: tinyurl.com/nhzwkdbf.

Colorectal cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer-related death in the nation. One of the best things you can do for your colon is to get a screening, which is covered for Healthy Connections Medicaid members ages 45-75. More from @CDCgov: tinyurl.com/bdctpza9.

SCDHHS will be hosting a webinar Tuesday, March 24 to provide an update on the grant opportunities that will be created through the Rural Health Transformation Program in SC. The session will provide details on how and when to apply for the grants. More: tinyurl.com/3tdu6prb.

It’s Social Worker Awareness Month! Today we’re spotlighting Jeannette Goodwin, area administrator of our Orangeburg CLTC office. When asked what she likes about her job, she said she loves interacting with families and making a difference in someone’s life. Thank you Jeannette!

#DYK it's National Nutrition Month? Nutrient-dense food is rich in vitamins and minerals. Healthy eating includes fruits & veggies, proteins like fish and reducing added sugars. The small changes in what we eat can impact our bodies in big ways. More: tinyurl.com/5ax38pcj.

Getting enough rest is important for our health. March 8-14 is National Sleep Awareness Week. It's a good time to reset our sleep pattern, if we need to add more healthy habits to our bedtime routine. Learn some of the tips from @CDCgov: tinyurl.com/3r3w6vp2.

Happy Social Worker Awareness Month! Today, we're spotlighting Andrew Ward, a social worker at our Columbia CLTC office. Andrew began working at SCDHHS in 2024. His favorite part of the job is his coworkers who have helped him grow professionally & personally. Thank you, Andrew!

We are hiring an attorney III in our Division of Appeals & Hearings who will maintain an active caseload as the primary hearing officer in the area. The person in this role will review & adjudicate Medicaid appeals. Apps close March 25. Read more & apply: tinyurl.com/556bffav.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when kidneys don't work on their own anymore. Conditions like high blood pressure & diabetes can raise your risk. If you’re concerned, talk with your doctor. Healthy Connections Medicaid adults are covered for a well visit once every 2 years.

A social worker is a person who helps improve the quality of life for others. March is #SocialWorkAwarenessMonth. Keep an eye out throughout the month for some of our own SCDHHS social workers who we'll be spotlighting to shed light on the important role they play in our agency!

We are hiring a senior consultant who will serve as the medical leader for the Transforming Maternal Health (TMaH) model award in South Carolina. This temporary, part-time position is located in Richland County. Apps close March 10. Read more and apply: tinyurl.com/msu2jv9h.

SCDHHS offers free virtual trainings to prospective and enrolled Healthy Connections Medicaid providers every month. Check out the full list of scheduled trainings for spring: tinyurl.com/yvhaem2x.

Have you checked out our Citizen Portal? It's an online resource for Healthy Connections Medicaid members & those applying. Visit apply.scdhhs.gov to submit your annual review, view your account, check eligibility & update your contact info. Spanish services available too!