Promoting Your Health & Well-being

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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News

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DPH Highlights Importance of Quitting During the Great American Smokeout and National Diabetes Awareness Month

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Nov. 20, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of National Diabetes Awareness Month in November and the Great American Smokeout (GASO) on Nov. 21, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents about the connection between smoking and diabetes.
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DPH Recognizes National Injury Prevention Day, Launches Injury Data Dashboard

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Nov. 18, 2024
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Rabid Kitten and Skunk Confirmed in Pickens County; Three People, Seven Pets, and 23 Livestock Exposed

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Nov. 12, 2024
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DPH Encourages South Carolinians to Take Brain Health to Heart During Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

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Nov. 7, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents about the important health connection between their heart and brain. 
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Events

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Thursday, November 21, 2024 04:00 - 06:00 pm

Thanksgiving Giveaway - North Charleston

Turkey Giveaway and Health Care Appointment Scheduling

Together with Molina Community Impact Outreach and Fetter Health Care Network, this event will provide 400 turkeys and sides for families to celebrate with at Thanksgiving. During the event, Fetter Health Care Network will be available to assist citizens in scheduling future medical and oral appointments. Additional community partners will be present as well.

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2429 Midland Park
Building 200
North Charleston, SC 29406

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Cervical and Mammogram Screenings - Thursday, December 12, 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

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.