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Formerly a part of DHEC, DPH provides public health services, healthcare 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 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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File a Health Care Complaint

File a complaint against a DPH-licensed healthcare facility or service.

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  • DPH Thanks EMS Personnel During National EMS Week

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    May 18, 2026

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating National EMS Week (May 17-23) by recognizing the dedicated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals who provide lifesaving care in communities across South Carolina every day.

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Events

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Monday, December 14, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Walterboro - Monday, December 14, 2026

MUSC Mobile Health Unit

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings

Colleton County Health Department
219 S. Lemacks St.
Walterboro, SC 29488

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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.