Hollings Cancer Center Expands Prostate Screening in South Carolina

New community partnerships aim to increase prostate cancer screening access for men throughout South Carolina.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Men’s Health

Gouache-painted illustration of a medical probe resting on a flat surface, symbolizing expanded healthcare access. — The Hollings Cancer Center is partnering with four health centers to expand prostate cancer screening access for men throughout South Carolina. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Hollings Cancer Center is expanding prostate cancer screening access across South Carolina through new partnerships with four federally qualified health centers. This initiative builds on the SC AMEN program, which has already provided education to hundreds of residents.

Why it matters

The program aims to better connect patients to the healthcare system while fostering sustainable rural healthcare delivery. By partnering with local health centers, the initiative seeks to make life-saving screenings more accessible to men across the state.

The SC AMEN program has already provided prostate cancer education to 800 Black men. Hollings is now coordinating with four federally qualified health centers to facilitate broader access to these screenings.

The players

Hollings Cancer Center

This facility is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center based in South Carolina that specializes in cancer research and clinical care.

ReGenesis Health Care

This is a federally qualified health center serving patients in the Upstate region of South Carolina.

Eau Clair Cooperative Health Family Health Center

This organization is a health center providing primary care services to residents in the Midlands region.

Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services

This provider offers community health services to patients across the Lowcountry region.

Low Country Health Care Services

This is a community health provider that collaborates with state agencies to improve local health outcomes.

The details

Hollings Cancer Center outreach teams provide on-site screenings at community events, while partner health centers work to identify and connect eligible patients to these services. Yearly screenings are recommended for men starting at age 50, or age 40 for those with high risk factors such as a family history or being a Black man.

Program implementation is ongoing across South Carolina.
The currently funded project is scheduled to last one year.

Health Landscape

This effort reflects a growing focus among NCI-designated cancer centers to move beyond institutional walls and engage with local clinics to address cancer disparities. It aligns with the National Cancer Institute's community outreach and engagement requirements to better reach underserved populations.

Men in South Carolina can now access prostate cancer screenings more easily through their local federally qualified health centers. Patients should consult their primary care providers about starting annual screenings at age 50, or age 40 if they have a family history or are Black.

The takeaway

Prostate cancer screening remains a vital tool for early detection and improving treatment outcomes. Residents are encouraged to utilize these new community access points to stay informed and proactive about their health.