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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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  • Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Laurens County; Two Pets Exposed

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Jan. 2, 2025

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Malone Drive and Shady Grove Church Road in Clinton, 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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    • Rabid Wildlife Confirmed in York and Anderson Counties; Four Pets Exposed

      For Immediate Release
      Dec. 31, 2024

      COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed that a skunk and a raccoon – from different counties – have tested positive for rabies.  

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    • DPH Offers Toy Safety Tips to Prepare for Holiday Season

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
      Dec. 19, 2024

      COLUMBIA, S.C. – As the holidays approach, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding parents that paying attention to toy safety is always in season. Happy holidays start with keeping family and friends safe from common toy-related injuries.  

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    • DPH, SCDMH, DAODAS Emphasize Importance of Mental Health Ahead of Holiday Season

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
      Dec. 17, 2024

      COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) in emphasizing the importance of mental health care during the holiday season. 

      While the holidays signal joy and festivity for some, for others they can increase feelings of anxiety, depression and loneliness, which can impact mental health and lead to an increase in substance use.

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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.