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DPH’s Public Information Care Line Now Available 24/7

Updated Sept. 29, 2024: The Care Line will be open for calls 24 hours a day until further notice. 

Hours extended to help answer individuals’ questions about DPH services related to Hurricane Helene 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 27, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is expanding the hours of its public information Care Line beginning today. Care Line representatives will be available to answer questions about any DPH public health department services that are interrupted due to Hurricane Helene and provide other storm-related information. 

The Care Line number is 1-855-472-3432 and will be open for calls 24 hours a day beginning Friday, Sept 27, until 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30. DPH will notify residents when the Care Line resumes its regular hours and services. 

For more information about Hurricane Helene, 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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