Healthy Palmetto unveils Statewide Action Plan for healthy eating and active living
February 25, 2025
Healthy Palmetto, a coalition of more than 40 organizations committed to improving health outcomes in South Carolina, successfully unveiled its 2025-2029 Statewide Action Plan for Healthy Eating and Active Living at an event held at the T. Ashton Phillips Market Center in West Columbia.
The event, Swipe Right for Health: Unveiling the Statewide Action Plan, brought together the Healthy Palmetto Leadership Council, Strategic Allies, and statewide partners to highlight key priorities designed to create healthier environments across the state.
“This initiative is about more than just preventing disease—it’s about promoting overall well-being for everyone in South Carolina,” said Lori Phillips of the South Carolina Department of Public Health. “By working together, we can create environments that make healthy choices easier and more accessible.”
The newly launched Action Plan focuses on six strategic priorities developed through extensive collaboration among experts and community stakeholders. The goal is to ensure that all South Carolinians have access to nutritious and affordable food and safe, accessible spaces for physical activity.
Key Takeaways from the Event:
- Collaboration is essential – Improving health outcomes requires a joint effort from organizations, policymakers, businesses, and individuals.
- Environments shape health – Whether at home, work, or in the community, structural supports are necessary to enable healthier choices.
- Sustainable impact – This Action Plan prioritizes long-term, evidence-based strategies that maximize the impact of available resources.
Healthy Palmetto encourages organizations and individuals across the state to get involved by leveraging their resources and working collaboratively to advance the Action Plan’s priorities. For more details about the Action Plan and how to participate, visit www.healthypalmetto.org.
Healthy Palmetto is a coalition of partners dedicated to unifying and mobilizing efforts around healthy eating and active living in South Carolina. By fostering collaboration and prioritizing evidence-based strategies, the coalition strives to make South Carolina a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
