FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 11, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Residential Care Committee will meet Wednesday, September 18, at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Department of Public Health, Room #2407, 301 Gervais Street, Columbia. The proceedings will be open and available to the public in-person and virtually via Microsoft Teams. To view the agenda for this meeting, visit the event page.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 15, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. ― In advance of International Bat Week (Oct. 24-31), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to learn about the important role bats play in the environment while also being cautious in their presence. Additionally, DPH is hosting a drawing contest to encourage K-8 students to learn more about bats and the risk of rabies.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 13, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The SC EMS Training Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 15, at 10 a.m., at the State of South Carolina Health Campus, Conference Room A141, 400 Otarre Parkway, Cayce. The agenda and link to view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 7, 2026
In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding women across the state that early detection saves lives. The department also emphasizes that understanding your family’s breast cancer history is an important part of protecting your health.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 6, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk from Chester County and a bat from Oconee County have tested positive for rabies.