Wes Hickman (202-224-5972) or Kevin Bishop (864-250-1417)

WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today announced more than $1.3 million in grants will be awarded to South Carolina research institutions and healthcare providers. The awards include: Charleston The Medical University of South Carolina will receive a $616,079 grant to conduct research on reducing the burden of strokes. Columbia The University of South Carolina will receive a $544,718 grant to conduct heart and vascular disease research. Greenwood Carolina Health Centers will receive a $136,173 grant to develop a plan for providing comprehensive HIV primary health care services to underserved areas in the community. Rock Hill Catawba Care Coalition will receive a $64,800 grant to develop a plan for providing comprehensive HIV primary health care services to underserved areas in the community. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. ####