MUSC Public Health Society

About the Public Health Society

The purpose of the Public Health Society is to educate and inform the MUSC and the Charleston community about the field of public health, host forums, public health fairs, and provide community service. Additionally, the members of the Public Health Society will serve as liaisons to the American Public Health Association and South Carolina Public Health Association, as well as student ambassadors for future public health students.

Lowcountry Period Project

The Department of Public Health Sciences hosts an annual drive to collect feminine hygiene products for the Lowcountry Period Project. This is a nonprofit in our area that provides feminine products to women and girls in need. Products are assembled into packs with various items and distributed in schools, shelters, and blessing boxes. Since 2020, DPHS has collected and donated supplies for over 1,000 packs that were distributed throughout the Charleston area.

Joseph Floyd Manor Care Package Distribution

The DPHS Public Health Society has partnered with nonprofit organizations in the area to provide assistance at the Joseph Floyd Manor. This public housing facility is designated for elderly and disabled citizens and is located in the upper peninsula area of Charleston. Volunteers from DPHS assist in giving out hygiene items and nonperishable goods to residents in this community.