FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 11, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its expanded hours of the Care Line beginning at noon Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. During Winter Storm Cora, the Care Line received a total of 14 calls. No individuals required a Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) in response to the storm.
On Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, 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.
For more information about winter weather safety tips, visit scemd.org.
About DPH’s Care Line
DPH’s Care Line helps residents find important health care services they need. Services include prenatal care, infant health care, transportation to medical appointments, family planning, well child check-ups, vaccinations, services for children with special health care needs, and much more. Learn more here.
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.