Help Build the Future of Menopause Care in South Carolina

The South Carolina Menopause Collaborative (SCMC) is a first‑of‑its‑kind statewide nonprofit dedicated to advancing evidence‑based menopause care, expanding access to education, and improving health outcomes for women across the lifespan.

Why This Work Matters

Across the Palmetto State — particularly in rural and underserved communities — women navigating perimenopause and menopause often face delayed diagnosis, inconsistent care, and limited access to trained clinicians. Symptoms that impact sleep, mental health, productivity, cardiovascular health, bone health, and overall quality of life are frequently dismissed or undertreated.

The consequences extend beyond individual health. Midlife women leave the workforce, reduce hours, or change career trajectories due to unmanaged symptoms, creating measurable economic and workforce impacts for families, employers, and communities.

The South Carolina Menopause Collaborative was created to change this.

SCMC brings together patients, clinicians, educators, researchers, and community partners to build a coordinated, evidence‑based ecosystem of menopause care — one that improves outcomes today while creating a scalable, flagship model for other states to follow.

What Your Support Makes Possible

Clinician Education & Training
Expanding menopause‑specific education for healthcare providers across South Carolina to improve consistency, quality, and confidence in care delivery.

Public Education & Resources
Creating accessible, evidence‑based educational materials for patients and communities to improve health literacy and self‑advocacy.

Statewide Collaboration & Infrastructure
Building referral networks, shared tools, and regional partnerships that strengthen coordinated care across the state.

Research & Data Initiatives
Supporting future research, outcomes tracking, and quality improvement efforts to advance menopause science and best practices.

Operational Sustainability
Maintaining the digital infrastructure, compliance, staffing, and operational capacity required to grow responsibly and transparently.

Building a Model that Lasts

SCMC is designed to be a durable, scalable nonprofit that elevates menopause care statewide while serving as a blueprint for other regions across the United States.

Our long‑term goals include:

  • Establishing South Carolina as a national leader in coordinated menopause care

  • Improving health outcomes for women across the full lifespan

  • Reducing workforce attrition related to untreated midlife health challenges

  • Expanding clinician training pipelines and mentorship

  • Creating fellowship programs in midlife & menopause care

  • Advancing menopause research and data‑driven policy

Your support helps lay the foundation for sustainable systems change.

A Note from Our Founder

As a women’s health nurse practitioner practicing in South Carolina, I have cared for thousands of women navigating midlife health changes, many of whom struggled for years to find validation, evidence‑based care, and reliable education.

The South Carolina Menopause Collaborative was created to close those gaps and build something lasting for our state: a collaborative, coordinated model that supports clinicians, empowers patients, and improves outcomes for generations to come. It was created for the women whose stories I have been humbled to be included in each and every day and the women who will inherit this work we have begun.

Thank you for believing in this work and helping us build the future of menopause care.

— Hali Neely, MSN, APRN, FNP‑BC, MSCP

Founder & Executive Director, South Carolina Menopause Collaborative

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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • The South Carolina Menopause Collaborative is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax‑deductible to the extent permitted by law.

    EIN: 41-3658494

    We are committed to financial transparency, ethical stewardship, and responsible use of all donated funds in support of our mission.

  • Your contribution directly supports the programs, infrastructure, and partnerships that allow the South Carolina Menopause Collaborative to advance evidence‑based menopause care statewide.

    Specifically, donations may be used to support:

    • Education & Training: Development and delivery of clinician education programs, continuing education resources, and learning tools that strengthen menopause competency across the state.

    • Public Resources: Creation of free, evidence‑based patient education materials, digital content, and community outreach initiatives.

    • Technology & Infrastructure: Website development, digital platforms, data systems, and tools that support collaboration, referrals, and resource sharing.

    • Research & Quality Improvement: Early-stage research initiatives, outcomes tracking, and evaluation projects designed to improve care quality and inform best practices.

    • Operations & Compliance: Legal, accounting, insurance, nonprofit compliance, administrative support, and organizational capacity required to operate responsibly and transparently.

    SCMC is committed to responsible stewardship of all donated funds and prioritizes mission-driven impact, fiscal accountability, and long-term sustainability.

  • Yes — community involvement is a vital part of advancing SCMC’s mission. We welcome clinicians, educators, students, and community partners who are interested in contributing their time, expertise, or ideas to support education, outreach, research initiatives, and regional collaboration.

    Opportunities may include:

    • Educational content development and review

    • Community outreach and awareness initiatives

    • Event support and program development

    • Research and quality improvement projects

    • Regional network building and partnerships

    To explore current opportunities and express interest, please visit our Get Involved page:

    → Learn more and apply: www.southcarolinamenopause.org/contact

  • Yes — in-kind donations can be a meaningful way to support SCMC’s mission when aligned with our program needs and operational priorities. In-kind contributions may include professional services, educational materials, technology, event space, printing, or other goods and services that directly advance our work.

    Because storage, logistics, and regulatory considerations vary, we review in-kind donation requests on a case-by-case basis to ensure responsible stewardship and appropriate use.

    If you are interested in making an in-kind contribution, please contact us at hali@scmenopause.org with a brief description of the proposed donation, estimated value, and any relevant timelines. Our team will follow up to confirm alignment and next steps.

  • Yes — you may choose to make a contribution in honor or in memory of a loved one, colleague, patient, or mentor who has been impacted by menopause care or women’s health.

    Please contact us at hali@scmenopause.org to indicate the name of the individual being honored and whether you would like a notification to be sent to a recipient.

    If you have specific requests for tribute acknowledgments or memorial gifts, our team will be happy to assist.