South Carolina developed regional planning groups after 9/11; formerly, the Upstate was represented by regions known as Region 1 and Region 2.  The state was subdivided into eight autonomous public health response planning regions.  In 2013, state planners shifted and consolidated regional boundaries and fused Regions 1 & 2 to form the Upstate Healthcare Coalition. 

 

The Upstate Healthcare Coalition has matured into a highly functioning healthcare and first response adjunct to support the local and regional healthcare delivery system.