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.

18 and Older - Sickle Cell Disease Program

DPH's Sickle Cell Program helps people who have sickle cell disease pay for medical services, supplies, equipment and medications.

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency
  • South Carolina residency
  • Household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
  • Physician diagnosed sickle cell disease or other congenital hemoglobinopathies.

Services

  • Payment for outpatient medical services, supplies, equipment, and prescription medications related to treatment of sickle cell disease
  • Care coordination as needed
  • Nursing, nutrition, and/or social work consultation as needed (depending on regional resources).

How to Apply

Contact your nearest regional CYSHCN office.

Resources

Questions?

If you have questions about getting services for your child with special needs, please contact us or one of the community-based sickle cell education and counseling agencies listed below:

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A Call to Action: South Carolina Sickle Cell Disease State Plan 2019 - 2022 pdf cover
View the South Carolina Sickle Cell Disease State Plan (pdf)

Many individuals, agencies, and organizations from across the state combined to produce the SC Sickle Cell Disease State Plan. This resulted in the creation of a plan to address the care and treatment of persons living with SCD across the lifespan in South Carolina.

For more information, email Children with Special Health Care Needs, call us at (803) 898-0784 or visit us at one of our statewide locations. See a brief description of the work performed by DPH's Children/Teens with Special Health Care Needs Program.

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