Promoting Your Health & Well-being

Formerly a part of DHEC, DPH provides public health services, healthcare 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 Healthcare 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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File a Healthcare Complaint

File a complaint against a DPH-licensed healthcare facility or service.

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News

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DPH Supports World Rabies Day 2026: Stronger Together

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 28, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of World Rabies Day on Sept. 28, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of the steps they can take to protect people and pets against rabies.
World Rabies Day aims to raise awareness about rabies prevention and honor Louis Pasteur, the developer of the rabies vaccine.
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DPH Cancer Registry Receives Highest Certification from CDC, NAACCR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 22, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR), part of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), recently earned the top certifications from both of its accrediting bodies.
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DPH Offers Free STD, HIV Testing in Observance of PrEP Awareness Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 21, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will observe its seventh annual PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Awareness Week by offering educational materials and free HIV testing, including visits to college campuses.
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DPH encourages all employees, students at Hartsville High to be tested for TB

DPH offers tuberculosis testing to Hartsville High School community after ongoing transmission has been identified.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 17, 2026
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Events

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Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Varnville - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

MUSC Mobile Health Unit

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings

Hampton County Health Department
531 W. Carolina Ave.
Varnville, SC 29944

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North Charleston Thanksgiving Giveaway

Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Bluffton - Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Walterboro - Monday, December 14, 2026

Monday, December 14, 2026 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.