The Myrtle Beach Health Department, under the South Carolina Department of Public Health, has released new guidelines as part of the state’s 2025-2030 Health Improvement Plan, focusing on chronic health conditions, behavioral health, and access to quality care. Recent legislative changes and public health reforms also impact provider scope of practice and liability frameworks for health care in the region.​
New Health Guidelines Highlights
The updated 2025-2030 Health Improvement Plan prioritizes nine key public health areas, particularly chronic illness prevention, mental health support, and increasing access to healthcare resources statewide.​
Community partners contributed to identifying these priority areas to encourage adoption and implementation of strategies at the local level, including Myrtle Beach.​
The overarching goal is to improve South Carolina’s national health ranking and overall quality of life through actionable data-driven initiatives.​
Regulatory and Legislative Developments
Proposed legislation in South Carolina aims to expand the practice autonomy of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs), potentially affecting staffing and primary care accessibility in Myrtle Beach.​
Substantial tort reform legislation is under consideration, which may affect damage limits and legal exceptions for health care providers and institutions.​
The current deregulatory agenda at the federal level may further influence local health guidelines and operational requirements.​
Implementation and Next Steps
Residents and healthcare providers are encouraged to stay informed about changes through the South Carolina Department of Public Health website and local alerts.​
Adoption of strategies and compliance with new guidelines will be monitored in collaboration with local health partners to ensure improved community health outcomes.​
These updates form the current framework for Myrtle Beach’s health department guidance as of October 2025.​
SOURCES
[1](https://www.maynardnexsen.com/publication-key-health-care-issues-to-track-in-2025-in-the-carolinas)
[2](https://wach.com/news/local/sc-department-of-public-health-unveils-new-five-year-health-improvement-plan)
[3](https://dph.sc.gov/professionals/health-professionals/health-services-facilities/south-carolina-health-alert-network)
[4](https://dph.sc.gov)
[5](https://nmb.us/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=95&ARC=206)
