2025 Measles Outbreak

DPH is actively monitoring and responding to a 2025 measles outbreak in the Upstate. See our Outbreak page to learn more.

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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Healthy Faith Partnerships (Faith-Based Outreach)

A comprehensive faith-based outreach effort to address concerns about issues like maternal and infant health, chronic disease, and health disparities across the state.

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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 health care facilities and services. The map allows you to search for specific facilities and services and provides up-to-date information.

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File a Health Care Complaint

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

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News

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 15, 2025
DPH joins OSUS, OMH in encouraging honest conversations that help keep loved ones safe during the holiday season
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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 15 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 126, 11 Total School Exposures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 12, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 15 new cases of measles in the state since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 126 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 129.
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Trauma Advisory Council to Meet Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 9, 2025
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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 27 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 111, Additional School Exposures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 9, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 27 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 111 and the total number reported to DPH this year to 114.
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Events

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Friday, December 12, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 am

Trauma Advisory Council Meeting - Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

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Agenda

Call to Order - Dr. Brian Thurston
FOIA Notification - Allison McElveen
Roll Call - Allison McElveen
Review Previous Minutes - Dr. Brian Thurston
DPH Updates - Allison McElveen and Jon Jones
Old Business - Group
1. Continue data request discussion
Open Discussion - Group
Adjourn - Dr.

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EMS Advisory Council Committee Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
SC Medical Control Committee Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Thursday, November 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Residential Care Committee Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:00 - 11:30 am

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.