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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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 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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Prescription Monitoring Program

View South Carolina dispensed controlled substance prescription trends.

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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 UPDATE: DPH Increases Measles Case Count to 19 total in 2025, 15 related to Upstate Outbreak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 17, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is adding three new confirmed cases of measles in Spartanburg County since Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in South Carolina this year to 19 and the total number of cases in the current outbreak to 15.
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EMS for Children Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

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Oct. 17, 2025
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DPH, MUSC Partner to Bring Oral Health Services to Lee County Health Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 16, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine are partnering to add a dental hygienist to the DPH Lee County Health Department. This addition aims to help meet the oral health needs of children in the community.
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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Anderson County; Two Pets Exposed

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Oct. 16, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Willford Road and Highway 187 S. in Anderson, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
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Events

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

Mobile Health Unit - Greenwood County

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Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Greenwood County Library
600 Main St. S
Greenwood, SC 29646

No Appt. Needed!

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Trauma Advisory Council Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025 01:00 - 03:30 pm
EMS for Children Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025

Thursday, October 23, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
South Carolina Trauma Data/PI Subcomittee Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025

Thursday, October 16, 2025 10:00 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.