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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FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 99 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 310

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 9, 2026
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DPH Confirms Season’s First Pediatric Flu-related Death in South Carolina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 7, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season.
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Rabid Cat Confirmed in Greenwood County; Two People Exposed

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Jan. 6, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a stray cat found near Vines Road and Dungannon Drive in Ninety Six, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their health care providers.
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TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports 26 New Measles Cases in Upstate, Bringing Outbreak total to 211

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 6, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 26 new cases of measles in the state since Friday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina related to the Upstate outbreak to 211.
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Events

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Thursday, January 8, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

South Carolina Stroke Advisory Council Meeting - Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026

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Agenda

Call to Order - Christine Holmstedt, D.O., FAHA
FOIA and Roll Call - Allison McElveen
Approval of the Minutes - Dr.

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South Carolina Stroke Registry Task Force Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 am
Trauma Advisory Council Meeting - Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 am
EMS Advisory Council Committee Meeting - Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025 10:00 am - 01:00 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.