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Formerly a part of DHEC, DPH provides public health services, health care quality improvements, and resources to everyone in South Carolina.

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Public Health Clinics

Family Planning, immunizations, STD/HIV/Hep C, TB, opioid OD kits with Naloxone (opioid overdose antidote), WIC services, and more offered at locations near you.

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WIC Nutrition Program

WIC is a nutrition program that provides health education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and other services at no cost to families in South Carolina who qualify.

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Vital Records

Vital Records is the state's official records keeper for information about life events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces occurring in South Carolina. They issue certificates and reports.

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Find Health Care Facilities

Access our interactive map identifying all DPH-licensed healthcare facilities and services. The map allows you to search for specific facilities and services and provides up-to-date information.

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Prescription Monitoring Program

View South Carolina dispensed controlled substance prescription trends.

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File Health Care Complaint

File a complaint against a DPH-licensed health care facility or service.

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  • Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Laurens County; Two Pets Exposed

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Feb. 14, 2025

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Garrett Road and Highway 92 in Enoree, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

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    • DPH Encourages the Gift of Heart and Lung Health: Quit Smoking this Valentine’s Day

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
      Feb. 13, 2025

      COLUMBIA, S.C. — This Valentine’s Day, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages South Carolinians to show love for their heart and lungs by quitting smoking and vaping.  

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    • Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Florence County; Four Pets Exposed

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
      Feb. 11, 2025

      COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Albany and Chester roads in Coward, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Four dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

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    • DPH Offers Healthy Tips Ahead of Super Bowl LIX

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      Feb. 7, 2025

      COLUMBIA, S.C. — Super Bowl LIX is right around the corner, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to kick off their celebrations with healthy alternatives at the table on game day.  

      Super Bowl gatherings often prompt people to indulge in chicken wings, pizza, and various beverages. While tasty, many of these foods are high in fat, sugar, salt and calories.

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Submit a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency

Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic form submission with the S.C. Department of Children's Advocacy.