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.

Through school-based programs that provide preventive interventions including fluoride varnish and dental sealants, school are one of the many community locations where preventive dental care can be provided. School nurses are encouraged to conduct oral health screenings for students. Based on the screening, results, education, counseling, and referrals should be offered to students and families. Teachers, school nurses, and other school staff and personnel should also be encouraged to provide oral health education in K-12 settings.

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South Carolina Oral Health Coalition

The Division of Oral Health (DOH) staff work closely with the South Carolina Oral Health Coalition (SCOHC) and are considered part of the oral health infrastructure in South Carolina. The South Carolina Oral Health Coalition (SCOHC) was formed in November 2003 with the purpose of developing oral health promotion and disease activities at the state and community levels.

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