Senator Kevin Johnson has been recognized as a South Carolina Health Policy Fellow by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). Senator Johnson was one of 13 members of the South Carolina General Assembly who participated in the fall 2023 Health Policy Fellows Program , offered by IMPH and supported by The Duke Endowment and the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina. The program is a nonpartisan initiative that provides evidence-based information on health and health care policy issues in South Carolina. The Fellows were recognized during a reception in downtown Columbia on March 6.
“The Fellows Program provides a unique forum for legislators to discuss health and health care issues with national and state experts in a politically neutral setting. The conversations directly support their work as elected officials as they grapple with complex issues affecting health outcomes,” says IMPH Executive Director Maya Pack. “The Fellows demonstrate a commitment to learning about those issues that affect the health and quality of life of everyone who lives in the Palmetto State.”
Those in attendance at the reception included members and staff of the General Assembly, IMPH board of directors, alumni of the program and state agency leaders. Each Fellow was presented a certificate of recognition by Pack.
“I thoroughly enjoyed participating in this program. The sessions were very informational and educational”, said Johnson.
The Fellows Program highlights the importance of considering health implications as factors across all policy decisions and is intended to assist elected officials by providing resources and information related to complex health topics. The Fellows Program provides national and South Carolina-based experts to inform sessions focused on outlining the challenges and opportunities to improve health in South Carolina; improving the return on investment in health systems and financing; and providing technical assistance on moving forward to improve health through the creation of new or updated policy.
Since the Fellows Program was founded in 2013, IMPH has recognized 82 Fellows from six offerings of the program. Learn more about the Fellows Program at https://imph.org/health-policy-fellows-program/ .
2023 Fellows:
Rep. Carl Anderson (D-103)
Rep. Heather Bauer (D-75)
Rep. Brandon Cox (R-92)
Sen. Tom Davis (R-46)
Rep. Chandra Dillard (D-23)
Sen. Penry Gustafson (R-27)
Rep. Rosalyn Henderson-Myers (D-31)
Sen. Kevin Johnson (D-36)
Rep. Brian Lawson (R-30)
Rep. Annie McDaniel (D-41)
Rep. Cody Mitchell (R-65)
Rep. Carla Schuessler (R-61)
Rep. Heath Sessions (R-46)
About IMPH
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is an independent, nonprofit organization with the mission to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care. IMPH serves as an informed, nonpartisan convener and provider of evidence-based information relevant to policy decisions and other actions impacting the health and well-being of all South Carolinians. IMPH seeks to achieve its mission by convening academic, governmental and community-based stakeholders around important health issues. Learn more at
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About The Duke Endowment
Based in Charlotte and established in 1924 by industrialist and philanthropist James B. Duke, The Duke Endowment is a private foundation that strengthens communities in North Carolina and South Carolina by nurturing children, promoting health, educating minds and enriching spirits. Since its founding, it has distributed $4.5 billion in grants. The Endowment shares a name with Duke University and Duke Energy, but all are separate organizations. Learn more at https://www.dukeendowment.org/ .
About the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. In response to God’s call and the spirit of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, the Foundation strategically uses resources to reduce poverty through action, advocacy and leadership. Since its inception in 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has distributed nearly $81 million to over 3,100 nonprofits working to reduce poverty in the lives of individuals and families in the Palmetto State. Learn more at https://sistersofcharitysc.com/ .
