Promoting Your Health & Well-being

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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News

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DPH Announces West Nile Virus Outbreak in Pee Dee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 5, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed an outbreak of West Nile virus in the Pee Dee and is encouraging residents to take personal protective measures against mosquitoes.
Two human cases of West Nile virus were diagnosed in the Pee Dee within a similar time frame and geographic radius, indicating sustained West Nile virus activity in the area and meeting the definition of an outbreak.
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Rabid Bat and Fox Confirmed in Aiken County; One Person and One Pet Exposed

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August 4, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bat and a fox found in two different areas of Aiken County have tested positive for rabies.
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Rabid Animals Confirmed in Charleston and Greenville County; Two People Exposed

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July 31, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon from Charleston County and a bat from Greenville County have tested positive for rabies.
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DPH Highlights Hepatitis Vaccination, Testing and Treatment for World Hepatitis Day

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July 28, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – On July 28, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) joins individuals and organizations worldwide to recognize World Hepatitis Day. The annual observance is a global call to action, and this year’s message is twofold: Hepatitis C is now easier to treat, and vaccines are available for hepatitis A and B.
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Events

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Friday, August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Summerville - Friday, August 21, 2026

MUSC Mobile Health Unit

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings

Dorchester County Health Department
1452 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483

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Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Goose Creek - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Varnville - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Bluffton - Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Tuesday, December 1, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

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.