CONWAY, S.C. (July 15, 2026) – The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation received a $75,000 gift from McLeod Health as part of the organization’s $375,000 pledge made in 2024 to support the Nursing and Health Sciences Institute on the College’s Grand Strand Campus.

The 2026 contribution represents the third installment of McLeod Health’s multi-year support for the institute. The partnership reflects a shared dedication to preparing highly skilled nurses and allied health professionals to serve Horry, Georgetown and surrounding communities.

“McLeod Health is proud 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. “The Nursing and Health Sciences Institute was created to educate highly skilled nurses and allied health professionals, and 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 serves as a premier training facility for students pursuing careers in nursing and allied health professions. Equipped with modern classrooms, simulation laboratories and advanced instructional technology, the institute provides hands-on learning experiences that prepare graduates to enter today’s healthcare workforce with confidence.

“We are incredibly grateful to McLeod Health for honoring its ongoing pledge to the HGTC Foundation,” said Shannon Detzler, president and CEO of the HGTC Foundation. “This generous gift represents more than financial support. It is an investment in our students, our healthcare partners and the future well-being of the communities we serve.”

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

The HGTC Foundation raises private support to advance the mission of Horry-Georgetown Technical College by funding scholarships, academic programs, workforce development initiatives and capital projects that enhance educational opportunities for students throughout the region.

For more information about the HGTC Foundation, call 843-477-2105, emailfoundation@hgtc.edu or visit www.hgtcfoundation.org.

Image from left: Justin B. Owens, AVP of Patient Services; Scott Montgomery, CEO of McLeod Health Loris-Carolina Forest; Beth Hicks, CNO of McLeod Health Carolina Forest; Dr. Marilyn “Murph” Fore, president of Horry-Georgetown Technical College; Shannon Detzler, president and CEO of the HGTC Foundation; Monica Vehige, CEO of McLeod Health Seacoast; Dr. Samantha Oldoroyd, assistant vice president and dean at Horry-Georgetown Technical College; and Ann Daniels, assistant vice president and dean at Horry-Georgetown Technical College.