MUSC Health named presenting sponsor and official health care provider of the 2024 Elloree Trials

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (Mar. 13, 2024) – MUSC Health proudly announces its role as the presenting sponsor for the 59th running of the Elloree Trials, set to take place on March 23. As part of its commitment to community well-being, MUSC Health will also serve as the official health care provider for the event.

“We are proud to partner with the Elloree Trials and play a role in promoting community wellness,” said Rachel Berry, marketing and communications manager for MUSC Health Orangeburg. “By supporting events like the Trials, we are able to extend our reach and provide essential health care services to every corner of our region.”

As part of the sponsorship, MUSC Health’s dedicated team members will be on-site, managing a hydration station and offering first-aid services to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants and attendees. This commitment to providing quality health care extends MUSC Health’s mission of serving communities across South Carolina.

“We are delighted to bring this cherished tradition back to our community. MUSC Health’s support underscores the importance of community partnerships in making the Elloree Trials a success, and we look forward to a complementary partnership and a fantastic event,” said Rhonda Shuler Adams, Elloree Trials board member.

The 59th Elloree Trials promises to be a memorable day filled with excitement and camaraderie, made possible in part by the support of MUSC Health.

For more information about the Elloree Trials, visit elloreetrials.com.

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Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a unique mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates more than 3,200 students in six colleges – Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy – and trains more than 900 residents and fellows in its health system. MUSC brought in more than $300 million in research funds in fiscal year 2023, leading the state overall in research funding. MUSC also leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health funding. For information on academic programs, visit musc.edu.

As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. Patient care is provided at 16 hospitals (includes owned or governing interest), with approximately 2,700 beds and four additional hospital locations in development, more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations situated in all regions of South Carolina. In 2023, for the ninth consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.

MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $5.9 billion. The nearly 26,000 MUSC family members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, students, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.