Promoting Your Health & Well-being

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 16, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a fox found near Woodbury Drive and Woodlawn Road in Greenwood, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 15, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Savannah Highway and Hutto Road in Nesses, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Three people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 16, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is observing National Men’s Health Week (June 15-21) by encouraging men across the state to get active, practice healthy habits and schedule a visit with their doctor for health screenings.

Concluding on Father’s Day each year, Men’s Health Week aims to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys.