The SC Office of Rural Health possesses a wealth of talent, knowledge and expertise in all aspects of rural health care and its delivery. The staff members and Board of Directors strive to improve the health status of rural and underserved people throughout the state. Please do not hesitate to contact staff members with any questions or concerns.

Our main line at 803-454-3850 reaches all staff members between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Click on staff members’ names below to view individual biographies and contact information.

SC Office of Rural Health Board of Directors

Thornton Kirby, Chairman
James D. Bradford, MD 
O. Marion Burton, MD
Edward Frye, Jr.
Annie Brown Geddings 
George Johnson
Robby Kerr
Candace Luciano
Mary Piepenbring 
Ken Trogdon
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Alan Morgan, MPA
Chief Executive Officer
National Rural Health Association

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health is a champion for rural residents in the state.  The impact of the South Carolina office is felt not only at the state level, but also at the national level though the innovative rural health programs which they have implemented.  The office is truly making a difference for rural residents of the state. 

J. Thornton Kirby, FACHE
President and CEO
SC Hospital Association
SCORH Chairman

The South Carolina Office of Rural Health is the foremost authority on rural health care in our state. The SCORH staff works in virtually every community to enhance access to high quality care, and they collaborate effectively with community leaders, local health care professionals, and state and federal policymakers to see that all South Carolina communities receive the care they deserve. South Carolina’s hospitals and physicians rely heavily on SCORH as a partner to extend health care to all residents of our state.