Promoting Your Health & Well-being

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 6, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — National Nurses Week is celebrated annually May 6-12, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is using this observance to applaud the 96,260 licensed nurses across the state, including the hundreds who work tirelessly at DPH, and encourages South Carolinians to thank the nurses in their communities.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 5, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In advance of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining partners in observing National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 4-10) and South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month.  

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Apr. 28, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is raising awareness about sexual violence and educating communities on how to prevent it.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a time to honor survivors, amplify prevention efforts and work toward a safer South Carolina.