Promoting Your Health & Well-being

Formerly a part of DHEC, DPH provides public health services, health care quality improvements, and resources to everyone in South Carolina.

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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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Prescription Monitoring Program

View South Carolina dispensed controlled substance prescription trends.

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File Health Care Complaint

File a complaint against a DPH-licensed health care facility or service.

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News

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DPH Highlights Programs During International Day of Persons with Disabilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 3, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining others across the globe in observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD) on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Each year, IDPWD aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. There are various disability types, including mobility, cognition, vision and hearing.
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Midwifery Advisory Council to Meet Wednesday, December 4, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 3, 2024
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DPH Offers Free STD/HIV Testing in Observance of World AIDS Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 1, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In observance of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will offer free testing at most local health departments on Tuesday, Dec. 3. South Carolinians can be tested for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and hepatitis C at no cost.
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Rabid Skunk Confirmed in York County; Four Pets Exposed

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Nov. 25, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Sherer and Jack Wilson roads in Sharon, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs and two cats were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
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Events

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:00 am -

Midwifery Advisory Council Meeting - Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024

Where: 301 Gervais Street, Room 2407
Columbia, SC 29201

Agenda

Call to Order

Notification Statement Read by DPH

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Cervical and Mammogram Screenings - Thursday, December 12, 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024 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.