SCPHA Annual Conference

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The SCPHA Annual Conference presents an exceptional opportunity for Public Health professionals and their allies from across the state to collaborate, network, and advance their knowledge. The benefits of attending the SCPHA Annual Conference include the chance to hear from distinguished speakers, learn about the latest updates on current practices and research within South Carolina, network with practitioners from across the state, mentorship opportunities for students and young professionals, and engage with student researchers through oral and poster presentations.


 2025 SCPHA Annual Conference - Registration is OPEN!

March 24th - 27th, 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Myrtle Beach Ocean Front

This year's theme is "Telling Our Public Health Story to Non-Traditional Partners."

Registration Information:

Registration is now open for the South Carolina Public Health Association’s Annual Conference! Early Bird registration closes on January 31, 2025, so sign up soon to secure your spot! If you are not already a member, now is an excellent time to join the association to receive a discount on registration at the following registration link.

Membership Rate: In order to receive the member rate, you MUST be a current member in GOOD FINANCIAL STANDING (membership dues are paid and up to date as of the date of your registration or by the registration deadline, whichever comes first).

On-site registration and payment will be available, but pre-registration is encouraged, or you will be assessed a late charge.

If you have any questions regarding your membership dues or registration, please contact Gloria A. McCurry at [email protected] or (803) 788-0309.

Cancellation: Cancellation MUST be received in writing by the administrative coordinator, Gloria A. McCurry at [email protected], no later than Friday, March 14, 2025. Cancellation made after March 14, 2025, will result in forfeiture of your full registration fee.

 

Conference Registration Rates*

 

thru 1/31/2025

2/1-2/28

3/1-3/27

Full Conference

Early

Regular

Late

Member

$195

$220

$265

Non-Member

$265

$295

$350

Speaker/Student

$90

$100

$125

Retiree

$85

$95

$115

       

One Day

Early

Regular

Late

Member

$100

$115

$135

Non-Member

$135

$150

$180

Speaker/Student

$75

$85

$110

Retiree

$70

$80

$100

 

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Conference AttireMeeting or conference are for all sessions are business causal. Conference room temperatures vary, so please dress appropriately, and bring a jacket, sweater, or wrap.

Continuing Education:

This annual professional development and training program will be applying for CEUs. Participants must attend 90% of the program in order to receive a certificate of attendance. No partial credit will be given. The following discipline credentialing entities will be contacted about credit hours.
  • Health Education: CHES and MCHES Category I by SC DHEC Division of Collaborative Health Improvement, an approved provider of continuing education credits by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. (NEHEC).
  • Nursing: Mid-Carolina AHEC is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the South Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission of Accreditation.
  • Prevention Counselors: South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation and SC Association of Prevention Professionals and Advocates (SCAPPA).
  • General: Mid-Carolina AHEC and meets the SC AHEC Best Practices Standards.

Accommodations:

Our conference will be held at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Myrtle Beach Oceanfront.
Hotel Guest Room Reservations - Two room blocks are available:
  • The Ellie Beach Resort (connected to Conference Center) at the conference GSA rate of $110.00 per night (plus 12% tax, $20.00 resort fee and $1.00 destination marketing fee).
  • DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Hotel Myrtle Beach Oceanfront at the conference GSA rate of $110.00 per night (plus 12% tax, $20.00 resort fee and $1.00 destination marketing fee).
Checkin: 4:00 pm      Checkout: 11:00 am
Reservation Deadline: Deadline for receiving the conference rate is Thursday, February 28, 2025, or when room block is full. After this date, rooms and rates will depend on availability.
Property Location: The DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Myrtle Beach Ocean Front is located at 3200 South Ocean Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577 and is just moments from the beach.
Dining on Site: Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Ocean Blue, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants or Southern Tides, a bar/grille located at the Springmaid Pier. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or the ocean-front lounge in the lobby. Breakfast buffet is available daily from 7 AM to 11 AM for a fee.

 

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 Sponsorship & Exhibits

Interested in being one of our sponsors or exhibitors? We appreciate your support of our conference. The SCPHA is a 501(c)(3) organization – Federal Tax ID: 57-6026723. For more information, contact [email protected]. Thank you for your consideration!

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