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South Carolina Stroke Advisory Council to Meet Thursday, July 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 9, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Stroke Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, July 11, at 10 a.m. virtually. The agenda and Microsoft Teams link are available on the meeting event page.

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    • DPH Observes STI Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with Free Testing

      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
      Apr. 8, 2025

      COLUMBIA, S.C. — National Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day both occur in April. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of STIs in all populations as well as focus on HIV’s effects on young people.

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      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
      Apr. 7, 2025

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      Apr. 7, 2025

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