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 Reports Continued Decline in Overdose Deaths

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 8, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — For a second consecutive year, South Carolina saw a decrease in the number of overdose deaths in the state, outlined in the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s (DPH) newly released 2024 Drug Overdose Deaths Report.
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Rabid Animals Confirmed in Multiple Counties; Five People and One Pet Exposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 7, 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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South Carolina Trauma Advisory Council Data/PI Subcommittee to Meet Friday, July 10, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 2, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Trauma Advisory Council Data/PI Subcommittee will meet Friday, July 10, at 1 p.m. virtually. The agenda and Microsoft Teams link are available on the meeting event page.
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South Carolina Stroke Advisory Council to Meet Thursday, July 9, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 2, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Stroke Advisory Council will meet Thursday, July 9, at 10 a.m., virtually. The agenda and link to view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.
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Events

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Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Bluffton - Thursday, July 23, 2026

MUSC Mobile Health Unit

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings

Bluffton Health Department
2819 Bluffton Parkway
Bluffton, SC 29910

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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.