Hurricane Helene: Public Health Department Closures

Latest updates: Hurricane Helene

Our public health departments' hours of operation may be affected by power and staffing outages. This means that some closures may not appear on the state government office delays and closings map. The health and safety of our employees and our clients remains our highest priority. We are working to get services restored as safely and quickly as possible.

Learn more about DPH's role with hurricanes, floods, and weather emergencies.

Heart disease is the second leading cause of death for all women in South Carolina, and is the leading killer for African-American women in the Palmetto State.

  • 4,351 - The number of women who died from heart disease in South Carolina in 2013.
  • 23,065 - The number of hospitalizations due to heart disease for women in South Carolina in 2013.
  • $1.24 billion - The cost of hospitalizations due to heart disease for women in S.C. in 2013​

Warning signs of a heart attack:

  • Pain or discomfort in the jaw, neck, or back
  • Feeling weak, light-headed, or faint
  • Chest pain or discomfort
  • Pain or discomfort in arms or shoulder
  • Shortness of breath

Like men, women's most common heart attack symptom is chest pain. But women are more likely than men to have other symptoms like:

  • fatigue
  • nausea or vomiting
  • shortness of breath
  • back or jaw pain

Act Fast. Call 9-1-1!

  • If you think you're having a heart attack, call 9-1-1 right away - not a friend.
  • Calling 9-1-1 is the best way to get to the hospital.
  • Emergency medical services (EMS) staff can begin life-saving treatment immediately.
  • You're likely to receive faster treatment at the hospital if you arrive by ambulance.
  • Never drive yourself or have someone drive you to the hospital unless you have no other option.

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