- … RELEASE: May 20, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is proud to spotlight the state’s emergency medical services (EMS) professionals during National … to respond to severe weather or other disasters. In 2024, EMS agencies across the state took is 1,663,790 calls. DPH’s EMS and Trauma Section helps develop and monitor statewide EMS … met the Peds Ready requirements. Once the application is received, DPH’s SCEMSC completes a site visit and upon completion, makes the recommendation to an Advisory Council for agency …
- … designed for classroom use. Oral Health Curriculum: Preschool (pdf) This resource guide is intended for parents and young children to work on together. Oral Health Curriculum: … help them learn to like healthy foods, and encourage them keep their smiles safe. This guide is designed for use in both K-4 and K-5 classrooms. Oral Health Curriculum: 2nd Grade (pdf) This … decay. Resources for School-Based Dental Programs Healthy Communities Success Stories This site provides a worksheet and sample success stories to assist you in developing your success …
- … of controlled substances that are prescribed to South Carolinians, which can help health officials prevent prescription medication misuse, substance use disorders and opioid overdoses. Each year, the South Carolina Prescription Monitoring Report is produced by DPH’s Bureau of Drug Control. Over the past several years, the prescription … rise in stimulant dispensations, within South Carolina and nationwide, over the last few years is something we are monitoring as a potential concern,” said Chelsea Townsend, PharmD, …
- … Information about the no-cost testing on Dec. 3, including how to schedule an appointment, is available by calling DPH’S S.C. HIV/STD Hotline at 1-800-322-AIDS (1-800-322-2437) or visiting DPH's website at dph.sc.gov/WAD . This is the 44th year of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. World AIDS Day is observed each year on Dec. 1 and is … Program at 5:55 p.m. For more information about World AIDS Day events and local HIV testing sites, call DPH's S.C. HIV/STD Hotline at 1-800-322-AIDS (1-800-322-2437) or visit DPH's website …
- … Screening Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 17, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating the successes of its Newborn Screening Program and highlighting stories of infants … be so thankful for the newborn screener.” Earlier this year, DPH broke ground at the future site of South Carolina’s Public Health and Environmental Laboratory. Set to open in the fall of …
- … Oral Health Integration Training This oral health integration fluoride varnish training is an expansion of the Connecting Smiles Initiative, a collaborative project with the South … care needs. Smiles for Life: A National Oral Health Curriculum 3rd Edition Smiles for Life is the nation's only comprehensive oral health curriculum developed by the Society of Teachers of … education of physicians, residents, medical students, and other health professionals. This site makes use of interactive multimedia applications and presentations along with links to …
- … Your Family Pets In planning for hurricane season, do not forget your pets. If an evacuation is necessary, the Humane Society of the United States urges pet owners to make arrangements to evacuate their animals. Most official shelters do not allow pets. If you have to evacuate, make other plans for your pets, … Prepare Your Pets and Accommodation Information Pet-friendly Motels & Hotels PETSWELCOME.com TravelPets.com DogFriendly.com PetTravel.com …
- … of a major hurricane. Find your hurricane evacuation zone , latest information and the official mobile app of the South Carolina Emergency Management Division . Be Prepared It is critical that you begin preparing for an evacuation as soon as you are aware that a large …
- … providers listed below and request an appointment as a new patient under BCN coverage. Each site is an active enrollment provider that is authorized to offer services under BCN. These providers will manage your authorization for …
- … CLIA FAQs THIS INFORMATION IS FOR LABORATORIES OPERATING IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ONLY. IF YOU ARE A LABORATORY … the application has been processed by the SC DPH CLIA program. Payment of the certificate fee is required before certificates are issued. ( Note: The above time frame is an estimate.) How do … for the laboratory testing performed in the satellite office? Yes. CLIA certificates are site-specific, meaning each site is required to have its own CLIA certificate. An exception can …