The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation received a $75,000 gift from McLeod Health on July 14, 2026, the third installment of the organization’s $375,000 pledge made in 2024 to support the Nursing and Health Sciences Institute on HGTC’s Grand Strand Campus.

“McLeod Health is pleased to continue investing in the education and training of future healthcare professionals through our partnership with Horry-Georgetown Technical College,” said Monica Vehige, CEO of McLeod Loris Seacoast. “Strong healthcare begins with a well-prepared workforce, and this continued support helps ensure students have access to exceptional educational opportunities while strengthening the healthcare system throughout our region.”

“This generous gift from McLeod Health reflects the power of strong partnerships and a shared dedication to improving healthcare throughout our region,” said Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, President of Horry-Georgetown Technical College. “McLeod Health’s continued support ensures our students receive the hands-on education needed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities.”

The Nursing and Health Sciences Institute, which opened in July 2025, features state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation laboratories and collaborative learning spaces that prepare students for careers in nursing and allied health while helping address South Carolina’s growing healthcare workforce needs.