DPH’s Public Information Care Line Now Available 24/7
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Jan. 10, 2025
Hours extended to help answer individuals’ questions about DPH services related to winter weather
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 winter weather and provide other weather-related information.
The Care Line number is 1-855-472-3432 and will be open for calls 24 hours a day beginning Friday, Jan. 10, until further notice. DPH will notify residents when the Care Line resumes its regular hours and services.
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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