FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Mar. 6, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is proud to celebrate women leaders in science and support opportunities for women and girls to participate in science and technology education and careers.
Despite recent gains, a significant gender gap persists at all levels of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines around the world.
Women play a critical role in science and technology communities, and DPH encourages women and girls to become leaders in these fields.
“It is important that we reflect on the vital role that women play at our agency and within the scientific community in our state and beyond,” said Dr. Edward Simmer, Interim DPH Director. “Our work at DPH could not be done without the countless women who utilize their passion and expertise across various scientific fields to help in our mission to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina.”
One of the many places where women play a critical role at DPH is the Public Health Laboratory (PHL), which provides specialized laboratory testing for accurate screening, diagnosis, prevention and surveillance of disease, foodborne illness, and congenital disorders to improve public health and the quality of life for the South Carolina community. Led by Dr. Jenny Meredith and Dr. Ona Adair, DPH’s Public Health Laboratory performs more than 1 million tests each year in its specialty areas.
DPH currently has several science-based job openings available for qualified individuals, including:
If you are seeking a career in science that makes a difference, consider applying for a position with DPH. DPH is an equal employment opportunity employing agency.
View all available job positions with DPH online.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jun. 9, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is observing National Men’s Health Week (June 9-15). The agency is encouraging men to take action to prevent health problems, including getting early health screenings that detect preventable diseases. Concluding on Father’s Day each year, Men’s Health Week is part of International Men’s Health Month.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jun. 5, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Central Cancer Registry (SCCCR), part of the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), recently earned Gold Standard certification from the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR). This is the highest certification standard awarded by NAACCR.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jun. 3, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of several tips to help prevent mosquito bites and eliminate mosquito breeding areas while enjoying time outside this summer.
There are at least 61 different species of mosquitoes in South Carolina, but fortunately not all of them bite people. Often, mosquitoes are simply a nuisance, but some species can pose serious health risks to people and animals by spreading disease.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 27, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health joins the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, through its Office of Substance Use Services (OSUS), in recognizing a predicted decline in drug overdose deaths in the United States and South Carolina in 2024. This encouraging trend is based on new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).