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DPH is actively monitoring and responding to a 2025 measles outbreak in the Upstate. See our Outbreak page to learn more.
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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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  • Give Thanks, Not Illnesses: DPH Encourages Vaccinations Ahead of Thanksgiving, Holiday Season

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    Nov. 10, 2025

    COLUMBIA, S.C. – As South Carolinians prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and the entire holiday season with friends and family, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds everyone to stay healthy for the ones we love. That’s why DPH encourages everyone to make sure you are up to date with vaccinations now to protect yourself and others from common respiratory illnesses that are active this season.

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Events

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:00 - 11:30 am

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

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Agenda

  1. Call to Order/FOIA Notification - JoMonica Taylor
  2. Roll Call - Sarah Doctor Greenwade
  3. Review Previous Minutes - Sarah Doctor Greenwade
    1. See the September 2024 Meeting Minutes (pdf)
  4. Regulatory Compliance and Oversight - JoMonica Taylor
  5. Purchase of Existing Licensed Facility & Change of Ownership Requirements - JoMonica Taylor/Everette Williams
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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.