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 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 Confirms Additional Measles Case in Upstate Outbreak, Bringing Outbreak Total to 44, Total Reported This Year to 47

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 14, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting one new case of measles in the state since Tuesday. The total number of cases in South Carolina now related to the Upstate outbreak is 44, and the total number reported to DPH this year is 47.
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DPH Recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 13, 2025
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Rabid Animals Confirmed in Anderson and Richland County; Six People and Two Pets Exposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 12, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. —The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a cat and a skunk have tested positive for rabies.
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WEDNESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Confirms 8 new Measles Cases in Upstate Outbreak, Bringing Outbreak Total to 43, Total Reported This Year to 46

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 12, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting eight new cases of measles in the state since Friday. The total number of cases in South Carolina now related to the Upstate outbreak is 43, and the total number reported to DPH this year is 46.
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Events

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Thursday, November 13, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

SC Medical Control Committee Meeting - Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025

Agenda

Call to Order - Dr. DesChamps
Freedom of Information Act - DPH Staff
Roll Call - Ms. McElveen
Approval of Minutes - Dr. DesChamps
DPH Staff Reports - DPH Staff
Committee/Council Reports
1. EMS Advisory Council - Dr. Clanton
2. EMS Training Committee - Mrs. Smith
3. Trauma Advisory Council - Ms. McElveen
4. Stroke Advisory Council - Ms. McElveen
5. EMS for Children Committee - Ms.

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Residential Care Committee Meeting - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:00 - 11:30 am
Renal Dialysis Advisory Council Meeting - Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 02:00 - 03:30 pm
Mobile Health Unit - Greenwood County

Friday, October 24, 2025 10:30 am - 02:30 pm

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Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic form submission with the S.C. Department of Children's Advocacy.