Institute for Families in Society (UofSC)

Improving Policy. Advancing Practice. Strengthening Communities and Family Well-Being.

SC HealthViz Website:

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Hospitals and healthcare systems continue to care for their communities despite any challenges they face.
IFS is proud to partner with the SC Hospital Association and hospitals around the state to focus on and improve the quality of healthcare

#NationalHospitalWeek

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#WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay

Oftentimes, mental health is put on the back burner during the pregnancy & postpartum period.

That’s why IFS supports and works with programs like #HEAR4Mamas, a text support program for postpartum moms on Medicaid in SC.
https://t.co/evUstW6ge2

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Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season!

As a reminder, our offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

#IFSatUofSC

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Did you know there are three parts to #newbornscreening? 1) the blood test (or heel stick) 2) the hearing screen 3) pulse oximetry.

To learn more about each test and what to expect, you can visit: https://t.co/MqPxjb7Xaj. #2025NBS

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September is Healthy Aging Month, and this is a great reminder to prioritize your well-being at every age.

Did you know the @AgingSC offers support and resources for aging citizens and older adults?

Learn more:
https://t.co/too5S9IjUz #AgingSC #HealthyAgingMonth

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Cannot believe that it's already September! 👀

Catch up on all of the summer issues of #JCFS on the Springer website, which have a bunch of open access pieces that are open to all, free-of-charge! Then you can start counting down the days until the September issue releases. 😉

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We’re partnering with @pitttweet and @IFS_UofSC on Project DREAM—a multi-state study exploring how #DoulaCare can improve maternal health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries.

Read this @SCPublicRadio article to learn more: https://t.co/2gTo2DbMgt

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Hope everyone has been enjoying their summer break!☀️

School is almost back in session, which means research will return to full swing! Have a manuscript you think would work for #JCFS? Submit here: https://t.co/JHHiZUmhUb

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🙌Great news!

A #JCFS webpage is now available through the IFS website. Check out the journal page that features our overview and introduction, our submission guidelines, and our contact information!

➡️https://t.co/MxpDMgLf61⬅️

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Have you checked out our May issue of #JCFS yet? Featuring 20 new studies, Volume 34 Issue 5 is available now with a handful of open access articles free of charge!

➡️ https://t.co/SBa1YBn1nT ⬅️

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Join our team at the Institute for Families in Society (IFS) at the University of South Carolina (USC)! We have an exciting opening for a Senior Research Associate/MCH Program Evaluation Team.

Apply here:  https://t.co/4Ib1tz3vcj

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The Voices/Voces Initiative research findings were transformed into a theatrical performance to share the stories of #SC women using Medicaid to cover the costs of their pregnancy-related care.

You can view the full performance here: https://t.co/ie8q2Vsltu

#SCVoicesVoces

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There is POWER in partnership! We are delighted to be working with @SC_DPH Maternal Health Innovation Collaborative!

Through this partnership, we will build on the prior successes of #SCBOI.

#scmaternalhealth

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"They kept telling me, it's ok, it's ok. But you know your body...I knew that something was wrong. But they didn't want to listen to me...this could have been prevented."
Visit https://t.co/AwMmZoZ7Rj to learn more.
#VoicesVoces #HearTheirVoices

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Big news for #JCFS! Our journal submission system has moved over to Snapp, the custom @SpringerNature site for peer review. If you are looking to submit new work, you can do so through Snapp!

Feel free to ask any questions about this new system right here on social media🙋‍♂️

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The team at #JCFS wants to thank everyone who has submitted to the journal for their patience when it comes to feedback. We know those who have submitted are anxious to hear back, and we are eager to get responses out as soon as we can!

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#JCFS is still accepting submissions to our special collection, "Historical Changes in Parenting: Separating Fact from Fiction." Click the link attached for all our guidelines:
https://t.co/QnjrmOQcmx

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Creating good routines and habits, both during the day and night, can significantly improve sleep quality.
To learn more about sleep hygiene for ADHD, download the new SLEEP and ADHD sleep hygiene handout by scanning the QR code. #sleepawareness #adhd

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PhD students at @UofSC: apply for the @IFS_UofSC Dr. Cindy Nord Dissertation Scholarship Award to support your research on child and family well-being. Applications are due by June 1. More information here: https://t.co/RI0KR6tD5m #socialworkPhD

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A (belated) happy spring from the team at #JCFS! Keep your eyes on our social media accounts for this month's Editor's Choice pieces.

Make sure to follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn as well to keep up to date on all things #JCFS!