--- title: "Hilton Head Health & Wellness News" url: https://www.herehiltonhead.com/health-wellness/ date: 2026-04-10T14:18:51-04:00 modified: 2026-04-18T18:41:50-04:00 author: "" site: "HEREHiltonHead" attribution: "HEREHiltonHead" --- # Hilton Head Health & Wellness News *Source: [HEREHiltonHead](https://www.herehiltonhead.com/health-wellness/) — April 10, 2026 by * HEREHiltonHead · Lowcountry South Carolina # Health & Wellness Hilton Head SC’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Spartanburg County. Medical News Mental Health Fitness & Nutrition Provider Directory CE/CME for Med Pros Caregiver Support Seasonal Health Alerts Presenting Sponsor This page is available for sponsorship. Ideal for Spartanburg Regional, Pelham Medical, Prisma Health, local urgent care networks, and Upstate wellness brands. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) Updated Weekly · Spartanburg, SC · Upstate Region **Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System** (SRHS) is one of the largest employers in Spartanburg County, with more than 12,000 employees spanning seven counties of the SC Upstate. The flagship **Spartanburg Medical Center** on East Wood Street operates roughly 600 licensed beds and holds Level I Trauma Center designation — receiving the most critical trauma cases from Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, Laurens, and neighboring counties. **Pelham Medical Center** in Greer anchors the Highway 14 and Pelham Road growth corridor, serving the fast-expanding Spartanburg-east and Greer communities. The 2023–2024 Bon Secours divestment reshaped the local landscape: SRHS absorbed the **Mary Black Memorial Hospital** campus on Skylyn Drive, consolidating acute-care under one regional umbrella. The Upstate healthcare ecosystem layers city institutions, county facilities, and multi-county referral networks. SRHS anchors the system through Spartanburg Medical Center and Pelham Medical Center, with the Mary Black campus now integrated after the Bon Secours transition. **Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside** in Greenville remains part of the broader regional referral network for specialized care. **Prisma Health Upstate**, headquartered in Greenville, maintains Spartanburg-area presence and serves as a competitive alternative for certain specialty services. Veterans access care at the **Spartanburg VA Outpatient Clinic** on the city's north side. Free and sliding-scale care is provided by **ReGenesis Healthcare** and **St. Luke's Free Medical Clinic**. Mental health services are delivered through the **Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center**, with peer advocacy via **NAMI Piedmont**. The regulatory landscape shifted in 2024 when SC DHEC split into two agencies: the **SC Department of Public Health (SCDPH)** now handles immunization mandates, school health requirements, and healthcare facility licensing, while **SCDES** (the Department of Environmental Services) manages environmental permitting and air quality. In USDA hardiness zone 7b–8a, local allergens — oak, pine, and ragweed — drive significant ENT and asthma caseloads. The opioid and fentanyl crisis remains acute: Spartanburg County Coroner data tracks fentanyl-involved deaths annually, and DAODAS partner networks distribute Naloxone at pharmacies and community sites across the county. Medicaid expansion remains unresolved at the SC Statehouse. Heat illness is a recurring hazard for outdoor and warehouse workers throughout **BMW**, **Michelin**, and the broader Spartanburg County industrial base. HERESpartanburg covers the full Upstate health spectrum: Spartanburg Medical Center expansion projects, drug shortages at local pharmacies, insurance rate fights before SC regulators, and free-clinic schedules serving Inman, Chesnee, and Pacolet. We publish mental health resource directories linking to the **Spartanburg Area Mental Health Center** and **NAMI Piedmont**, track **ReGenesis Healthcare** sliding-scale availability, and map Naloxone and opioid-treatment access points across the county. Cancer care coverage spans **Gibbs Cancer Center** and its partnership with **MUSC Hollings** in Charleston for clinical trials. We track Medicare Advantage open-enrollment windows, BLS class schedules, and **SC Department of Public Health (SCDPH)** advisories as they affect Spartanburg County residents. If it touches Upstate health, it's HERE. ! Upstate Health Alert — Current Advisory Upstate Health Advisory — Spring Allergy Season Spring allergy season peaks in Spartanburg County. SC DHEC recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at scdhec.gov. Tree pollen counts are elevated across the Upstate region; residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen. [View DHEC Air Quality Data →](https://scdhec.gov/health/air-quality) Section Sponsor Sponsor the Health Alert section. Ideal for Spartanburg Regional, SC DHEC, Upstate urgent care networks, and public health organizations. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) Medical News ## Upstate Healthcare Updates Current healthcare news from Spartanburg Regional, Prisma Health, USC Upstate, and SC DHEC. Spartanburg Regional Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Opens New Cardiac Rehabilitation Center on Woodruff Road Jun 2026 · 3 min read [View Coverage →](/category/health-wellness/) Prisma Health Prisma Health Spartanburg Announces Expanded Urgent Care Services in Boiling Springs and Duncan Jun 2026 · 4 min read [View Coverage →](/category/health-wellness/) USC Upstate USC Upstate Nursing Program Receives $3.8M Grant for Rural Telehealth Expansion Across Cherokee and Union Counties May 2026 · 4 min read [View Coverage →](/category/health-wellness/) DHEC — Public Health SC DHEC Reports 22% Drop in Youth Vaping Across Spartanburg County School Districts May 2026 · 3 min read [View Coverage →](/category/health-wellness/) Pelham Medical Center Pelham Medical Center Adds Weekend Walk-In Orthopedic Clinic for Upstate Residents Apr 2026 · 2 min read [View Coverage →](/category/health-wellness/) Spartanburg County Two New Dental Clinics Opening in Boiling Springs and Duncan — Accepting Medicaid and Sliding-Scale Patients Apr 2026 · 2 min read [View Coverage →](/category/health-wellness/) Section Sponsor Sponsor the Medical News section. Ideal for Spartanburg Regional, Prisma Health, USC Upstate, and local dental groups. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) Evergreen Guides ## Health & Wellness Guides Practical, evergreen guidance grounded in Spartanburg SC — not generic internet advice. Diet & Nutrition Anti-Inflammatory Eating for SC Families Upstate SC produce, Spartanburg Farmers Market sourcing guide Fitness & Outdoors Best Running & Walking Trails in Spartanburg County Croft State Park, Rail Trail, Edwin M. Griffin Nature Preserve Mental Health Finding a Therapist in Spartanburg: Insurance, Waitlists & What to Ask NAMI Spartanburg County, Spartanburg Regional Behavioral Health Seasonal Health Spring Allergy Season in the Upstate: When It Peaks & How to Prepare Spartanburg County pollen data, DHEC air quality alerts Pediatric Care Pediatricians Accepting New Patients in Spartanburg County — 2026 List Spartanburg Regional Pediatrics, Piedmont Pediatrics, ReGenesis Senior Health Medicare 2026 Guide for Upstate Seniors: What Changed & What to Know Spartanburg County DSS, SHIP counselors, AARP Upstate SC Dental & Oral Health Affordable Dental Options in Spartanburg: Medicaid, Sliding Scale & ReGenesis Health Care ReGenesis Health Care, USC Upstate dental partners Workplace Wellness Burnout Prevention for BMW, Michelin & Healthcare Shift Workers Upstate SC industrial workforce, night-shift recovery strategies Caregiver Health Caregiver Energy: What to Eat & How to Rest During Long Shifts Spartanburg County DSS, United Way of the Piedmont resources Flu & Vaccines Flu Shot Locations & Vaccine Schedule for Spartanburg County Spartanburg Regional, CVS MinuteClinic, Walgreens, DHEC Upstate Mental Health Burnout Resources for Healthcare Professionals in Spartanburg, SC SCMA physician wellness, Spartanburg Regional EAP, NAMI Spartanburg CE / CME Quick CE/CME Overview for Upstate Doctors, Nurses & Dentists — 2026 Spartanburg Regional CME, SC AHEC Upstate, SCC nursing programs Section Sponsor Sponsor the Guides section. Ideal for local gyms, Spartanburg Regional CME, ReGenesis Health Care, and Upstate wellness brands. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) Provider Directory ## Find Local Providers Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Spartanburg County — updated 2026. Provider / Practice Category Area Status Phone Spartanburg Regional Medical Center 101 E Wood St, Spartanburg SC Hospital & ER Downtown Spartanburg New Patients Medicaid 24/7 ER (864) 560-6000 Pelham Medical Center 250 Westmoreland Rd, Greer SC Hospital Greer / Pelham New Patients 24/7 ER (864) 530-6000 Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital 830 S Buncombe Rd, Greer SC Hospital & ER Greer / Taylors New Patients Medicaid 24/7 ER (864) 797-8000 Spartanburg Regional Urgent Care Multiple Spartanburg County locations Urgent Care Countywide Walk-In Welcome Medicaid (864) 560-6000 ReGenesis Health Care 10 Fairforest Rd & multiple sites, Spartanburg SC Community Health Center Spartanburg City New Patients Medicaid Sliding Scale (864) 814-4000 USC Upstate Student Health Services 800 University Way, Spartanburg SC University Health USC Upstate Campus Students Only (864) 503-5191 NAMI Spartanburg County In-person meetings & virtual support Mental Health Multiple / Virtual Open Enrollment namisc.org Spartanburg Regional Behavioral Health 101 E Wood St, Spartanburg SC Mental Health Downtown Spartanburg New Patients Medicaid (864) 560-6000 Westside Family Dental 1526 W Main St, Spartanburg SC Dental — General Westside Spartanburg New Patients Medicaid (864) 583-7401 ReGenesis Health Care — Dental 10 Fairforest Rd, Spartanburg SC Dental — Sliding Scale Spartanburg City New Patients Medicaid Sliding Scale (864) 814-4000 Gold’s Gym Spartanburg 8150 Warren H. Abernathy Hwy, Spartanburg SC Fitness / Gym North Spartanburg Open Membership (864) 574-4653 Croft State Park 450 Croft State Park Rd, Spartanburg SC Fitness — Trails / Outdoor East Spartanburg Free / Day Pass (864) 585-1283 CVS Pharmacy — MinuteClinic Multiple Spartanburg County locations Pharmacy & MinuteClinic Countywide Walk-In Clinic Medicaid cvs.com/minuteclinic Anytime Fitness — Spartanburg Multiple Spartanburg locations Fitness / Gym Multiple Open Membership 24/7 Access anytimefitness.com Planet Fitness Spartanburg 1415 W O Ezell Blvd, Spartanburg SC Fitness / Gym Westside Spartanburg Open Membership (864) 541-4040 Section Sponsor Sponsor the Provider Directory. Ideal for Delta Dental SC, BlueCross BlueShield SC, Prisma Health, Spartanburg Regional, and local dental networks. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) 2025–26 Cycle ## Continuing Education & Caregiver Support CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Upstate healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Spartanburg County. Continuing Education — CE / CME Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System CME AMA PRA Category 1 credits for Upstate physicians and allied health staff. In-person grand rounds, online modules, and specialty CME conferences at Spartanburg Regional. spartanburgregional.com — Medical Education Office SC AHEC — Upstate Region Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Spartanburg, Cherokee, Union, and surrounding Upstate counties. scahec.net · (803) 733-3380 Spartanburg Community College (SCC) — Nursing & Allied Health Practical nursing CE, CNA refresher programs, EMT continuing education, and allied health certifications. Includes in-person and hybrid formats at SCC’s Health Sciences campus. sccsc.edu/health · (864) 592-4600 Wofford College — Pre-Med & Health Professions Pre-med advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Spartanburg area professionals and students. wofford.edu/pre-health SC Medical Association — Physician Wellness SCMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “Burn Out? Reach Out!” confidential peer support program for South Carolina physicians. scmanet.org · 1-800-288-8616 (confidential) Caregiver & Family Support Resources Spartanburg County DSS — Adult Protective Services In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Spartanburg County residents. (864) 596-2963 · dss.sc.gov Alzheimer’s Association — Upstate SC Chapter In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Spartanburg and the Upstate region. 1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/southcarolina NAMI Spartanburg County Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Spartanburg with virtual options available. namisc.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1) United Way of the Piedmont 2-1-1 referral line connects Spartanburg County caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources. Dial 2-1-1 · uwpiedmont.org Section Sponsor Sponsor the CE/CME & Caregiver section. Ideal for Spartanburg Regional CME, SC AHEC, NAMI Spartanburg, and United Way of the Piedmont. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) Common Questions ## Frequently Asked Questions Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Spartanburg County. How do I find a doctor or dentist accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC? + Start with ReGenesis Health Care (sliding-scale, Medicaid accepted) at (864) 814-4000, or call Spartanburg Regional at (864) 560-6000 to reach their physician referral line. For dental care, Westside Family Dental and ReGenesis Dental both accept Medicaid and new patients. The DHEC “Find a Provider” tool at scdhec.gov is also a useful resource for Spartanburg County. What are the affordable dental options for uninsured or Medicaid patients in Spartanburg? + ReGenesis Health Care operates sliding-scale dental clinics in Spartanburg and accepts Medicaid. Westside Family Dental and several newer clinics in Boiling Springs and Duncan also accept Medicaid. For the lowest-cost care, contact ReGenesis at (864) 814-4000 or visit regenesishealthcare.org. SCC’s Dental Hygiene clinic also offers reduced-cost preventive care to community patients. Where can I find caregiver support groups in Spartanburg County? + The Alzheimer’s Association Upstate SC Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Spartanburg County holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way of the Piedmont’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Spartanburg County. What is the current flu and COVID situation in Spartanburg County? + SC DHEC publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at scdhec.gov. Spartanburg Regional, CVS MinuteClinic, and Walgreens all offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment. For school-age illness alerts, check the Spartanburg County School District “Health Updates” page or sign up for DHEC Upstate alerts. Does Medicare cover dental care for seniors in Spartanburg, SC? + Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Spartanburg County include dental benefits. Contact SC SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-868-9168 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options. ReGenesis Health Care also offers sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status. What CE/CME options are available for Upstate healthcare professionals? + Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System offers AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits through its medical education office. SC AHEC Upstate provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. SCC’s Health Sciences division covers nursing CE and allied health certifications. Contact the SC Medical Association (scmanet.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources. Where can healthcare workers and BMW/Michelin shift workers get help with burnout in Spartanburg? + The SC Medical Association offers a confidential “Burn Out? Reach Out!” peer support line at 1-800-288-8616 for physicians. NAMI Spartanburg provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers. Spartanburg Regional’s Employee Assistance Program is available to healthcare staff. For BMW, Michelin, and other shift workers, United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources. Section Sponsor Sponsor the FAQ section. Ideal for BlueCross BlueShield SC, SC DHEC, Delta Dental SC, and Upstate health advisory organizations. [Claim This Spot →](/section-sponsorship/) HERE City Network ## Health & Wellness Across South Carolina Explore health and wellness coverage from other HERE cities across the Palmetto State. 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