Our Committees
Access to Care
A lack of access to care is one of the most widespread and challenging barriers people face to health. A number of community organizations have been working for many years in Spartanburg to increase access to care. Live Healthy Spartanburg is bringing these organizations and the rest of the community together to support and expand on these efforts.
Co-Chair: Summer Tebalt
ReGenesis Health Care
Co-Chair: Jason Sikma
St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic
Community Engagement & Capacity Building
Creating a healthier Spartanburg starts with working alongside the community and centering their voices, leadership, and lived experiences in every step of the process. Live Healthy Spartanburg is committed to elevating the voices of those most affected by social barriers to health and racial disparities. Through our Community Engagement and Capacity Building Committee, we work to strengthen the efforts of community-based organizations and grassroots partners by supporting their ability to expand their reach, deepen their impact, and lead solutions that reflect the lived experiences of those they serve.
H.E.A.L. (Healthy Eating Active Living)
The places where people live, work, and play shape their ability to lead healthy lives. The Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Committee works to improve community health by addressing chronic conditions through a variety of strategies. This includes supporting healthy behaviors, increasing access to preventative screenings, and advocating for policy, systems, and environmental changes that make healthy choices easier. In partnership with PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well., we also support the implementation of evidence-based practices in schools and other settings to promote long-term wellness and reduce health disparities across Spartanburg County.
Co-Chair: Dawn Maddux
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Co-Chair: Nora Farrell
PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well.
Resilient Children & Families
Live Healthy Spartanburg is committed to supporting resilient children and families by fostering the conditions they need to thrive, even in the face of adversity. We define Resilience as having access to the support, resources, and environments that allow children and families to be healthy, safe, and prepared for lifelong success. Our coalition works alongside partners to ensure every child in Spartanburg County has what they need to grow up in nurturing, equitable, and empowering communities.
Co-Chair: Haley Wicker
Mary Black Foundation
Co-Chair: Dr. Jennifer Parker
Spartanburg Academic Movement
