How do I add an initiative?

Why do I have to fill in almost every field?

What do I do if my initiative has different information than what is currently requested in the application?

Why can't I see the initiative that I've just added?

When will my initiative be posted?

How do I search the existing initiatives in the Minority Health database?

What do I select if I want to see all initiatives entered?

How do I print a list of initiatives?

How does the map page work?

Why can't I find any initiatives in my county?

What do I do if I need to update a posted initiative?

Who do I contact for more information?

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How do I add an initiative?
To add an initiative simple click the add button at the top of the screen and proceed to enter in the information requested. Mostly all fields will need to be filled in, these are marked with a red astrick. If information requested is not known simple type in DK which stands for don't know. After completing the form click submit which validates all fields and prompts you if you have forgotten to enter any information. Click okay and then fill in the information needed and re click submit. Once all information is filled and you are sent to a preview page where you have the opportunity to review submitted information. If any information entered is incorrect or mistyped hit the back button on the browser window and reenter that information. After submitting a second time and reviewing the information, Click submit and this data will be entered into the database. This information will not be posted until reviewed by the Office of Minority Health (See Example Page).

Why do I have to fill in almost every field?
This is to ensure that the database if filled in completely and that there are as little missing values as possible. If information is not know please type DK which is the initials for Don't Know.

What do I do if my initiative has different information than what is currently requested in the application?
If you have different information that what is requested you can check the other box in the form for that question and then type in the information that corresponds to that question. You can also contact the Office of Minority Health and request that a new field option be added to the database.

Why can't I see the initiative that I've just added?
Once an initiative has been added or posted to the database it will not be seen by the public until it has been reviewed and posted by the Office of Minority Health.

When will my initiative be posted?
The Office of Minority Health checks added initiatives weekly, if immediate posting is needed, please contact the Office of Minority Health.

How do I search existing initiatives in the Minority Health database?
To query the database simple click on the check boxes, radio buttons, and/or select from the list boxes. The more selections made the more detailed the query becomes. Currently are a limited number of initiative that have been added, as the database grows the Database will become more useful in limiting the initiatives listed (See Example Page).

What do I select if I want to see all initiatives entered?
To see all initiatives that have been entered and posted simply scroll down to the submit button and click it. This returns all initiatives entered. If you want to limit the initiative returns simply hit the back button and make your limiting selections by clicking on the respective boxes, buttons, and/or drop down lists.

How do I print a list of initiatives?
Once a list has been generated at the bottom of the page you will see a printer friendly button. By clicking this you are opening a new window which has all initiatives listed without the left side images and top banner. From this window click the print button on the browser window, this will send the page to your default printer

How does the map page work?
The map page is a simple way to query the initiatives entered into the database. To see all initiatives in a certain county, or for the all counties, simply click on the county or state as desired.

Why can't I find any initiatives in my county?
If you query the application by selecting a county from the list box or select the county in the map page and you are returned the page that says No records available, then for your specific query there is not records listed. To see all initiatives in the state click all Counties in either the list box or in the map page.

What do I do if I need to update a posted initiative?
Currently the only way to update your information is to either reenter all the information again or contact the Office of Minority Health and inform them of the information that needs to be changed. If this functionality is needed in the application, please request this to the Office of Minority Health and it can be added

Who do I contact for more information?
Rita Jefferson
Office of Minority Health
Phone: 803-898-2490
Fax: 803-898-3810
Email: jefferov@dhec.sc.gov