FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 9, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Trauma Advisory Council Data/PI Subcommittee will meet Friday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. virtually. The agenda and Microsoft Teams link are available on the meeting event page.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 11, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Starfish Drive and River Road in Johns Island, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two dogs were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 9, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 8, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Lakeview Drive and Lakeside Lane in Liberty, 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:
Sept. 8, 2026
COLUMBIA, SC – In observance of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, which is September, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) to adopt healthy daily habits that complement medical care and strengthen overall well-being.
“A proactive lifestyle can significantly reduce complications and improve quality of life for those with SCD,” said Anna Gibbons, Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Nurse Coordinator.