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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Hearing Aid Commissioners to Meet Wednesday, July 29, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 27, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Hearing Aid Commissioners will meet Wednesday, July 29, at 9 a.m, virtually. The agenda and Microsoft Teams link are available on the meeting event page.
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Rabid Bat Confirmed in York County; Four People and Two Pets Exposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 23, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bat found near Woodfield and Hickory Ridge roads in Rock Hill, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Four people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
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Rabid Animals Confirmed in Multiple Counties; Six People and One Pet Exposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 21, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that raccoons from Charleston County and Saluda County and a bat from York County have tested positive for rabies.
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Rabid Animals Confirmed in Two Counties; One Person and Two Pets Exposed

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July 17, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two animals from different counties have tested positive for rabies:
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Events

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Wednesday, July 29, 2026 09:00 - 10:30 am

Hearing Aid Commissioners Meeting - Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Agenda

Call to Order/FOIA Notification - Joseph Chandler
Roll Call - Joseph Chandler
Review Previous Minutes - Joseph Chandler
Reciprocity Guidelines - Cyndi Henderson

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Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Summerville - Monday, August 3, 2026

Monday, August 3, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Summerville - Friday, August 21, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Goose Creek - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 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.