FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 23, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its expanded hours of the Care Line beginning at noon Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. During Winter Storm Enzo, the Care Line received a total of 2 calls. No individuals required a Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) in response to the storm.
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.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 29, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Burningtree Road and Greenbriar Lane in Charleston, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 28, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that two raccoons from different counties have tested positive for rabies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 24, 2025
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season.