FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 7, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its expanded hours of the Care Line beginning 8 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the Care Line (1-855-472-3432) will resume its normal operating hours of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DPH encourages residents to follow it’s after the storm tips to stay safe. You can also visit dph.sc.gov or scemd.org for more information about Helene.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 20, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating the Great American Smokeout (GASO) Nov. 20 by amplifying awareness about the impact of smoking on diabetes. It is also directing South Carolinians to free tobacco quit support from the SC Tobacco Quitline.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 18, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting five new cases of measles in the state since Friday. The total number of cases in South Carolina now related to the Upstate outbreak is 49, and the total number reported to DPH this year is 52.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nov. 14, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting one new case of measles in the state since Tuesday. The total number of cases in South Carolina now related to the Upstate outbreak is 44, and the total number reported to DPH this year is 47.