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DPH Issues Administrative Order to Revoke Cottonwood Villas License
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Sept. 18, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — On Tuesday, Aug. 16, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) issued an administrative order revoking the license of Cottonwood Villas, a Community Residential Care Facility (also referred to as assisted living facilities) in Bishopville, South Carolina, effective 45 days from the issuance of the order.
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DPH to Kick Off Child Passenger Safety Week with Car Seat Check Events
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Sept. 17, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 22-27), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is emphasizing the critical importance of proper car seat use and hosting a series of educational events.
Every year, thousands of children across the country are severely injured or killed in car crashes. Many of these tragedies can be prevented with the correct use of car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Horry County; One Person Exposed
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Sept. 15, 2025COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Highway 17 and Pavilion Drive in Little River, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their health care provider.
Events
View AllCancer Control Advisory Committee Surveillance Subcommittee (CCAC-SS) Meeting - Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025
Agenda
- Introduction of our new chair and members
- Changes to patient contact studies
- Data release protocol updates
- Best Chance Network (BCN) needs help with defining data utilization parameters – Beth Williams
- Upcoming studies
- Cancer incidence and cancer mortality in the World Trade Center Health Registry Data Request (Needs review)
- Weiss project (Potential)