- … Back to All News DPH Reminds Parents to Get Children Vaccinated Ahead of Upcoming School Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Ahead of the 2024-25 school year, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds parents to make sure their children are up to date with all required … in collaboration with South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy and the South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care (SCPITC), reminds parents to follow safe sleep recommendations …
- … Back to All News DPH Shares Important Tips to Prevent Dog Bites in Children and Adults FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apr. 9, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The second full week of … annually as National Dog Bite Prevention Week. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) would like to use this week to remind pet owners that any dog – even close family … way to protect you and your family from this deadly virus,” said Terri McCollister, Rabies Program manager . “Any mammal has the ability to carry and transmit the disease to people or …
- … u otro tipo de ayuda. Estos servicios están disponibles a pedido. Comuníquese con la clínica WIC de su localidad . ¡Ya comenzó la temporada del mercado de agricultores! Novedad de esta … pública participan en el Programa de Nutrición del Mercado de Agricultores (Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, FMNP) para WIC. Las mujeres y los niños que están certificados para recibir … de agricultores del estado Contacto Michelle Yates yatesmp@dph.sc.gov (803) 898-0451 Tags WIC Health …
- … Community Health Worker Program What We Do Community Health Workers (CHWs) connect community members to culturally … Care We assist individuals with identifying and enrolling in health and human services. (i.e., WIC, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.) Partner to Provide Health Services We partner with the community to …
- … Camp Burnt Gin was founded in 1945 by Emily Cate, a physical therapist with the Board of Health (DHEC, now DPH). Miss Cate believed that children with orthopedic conditions needed more than medical rehabilitation. These children … Camp Burnt Gin was selected as the site because it was more accessible. Over the years, the program expanded and now serves children, teenagers, and young adults with a variety of health …
- … Back to All Blogs Meet Occupational Employee Health and Safety Director Jane Yates Thursday, Dec 12, 2024 Image Jane Yates BSN, RN always knew … years. Most of my time has been in the Maternal Child Health programs, but I have worked every program throughout my career in public health. I just recently accepted the job as the … area and witnessing how strictly the policies and procedures were adhered to, I had both of my children receive their immunizations from our local health department. What do you value most …
- … Guidance for Influenza Outbreak Management in Long-Term Care Facilities Severe Influenza Among Children and Young Adults with Neurologic and Neurodevelopmental Conditions - Ohio, 2011 (pdf) … a family member who has the flu. When symptoms are mild, the employee may not need to see a health care provider, so it's best not to require a doctor's excuse. Also, some employees may be … or other lung, heart, liver, blood, neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders Pregnant women People aged 50 years or older Adults and children with weak immune systems Children younger …
- … Back to All Events EMS for Children Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, April 24, 2025 Agenda Welcome & Introductions - Kevin Polley, MD, EMSC Chair, Prisma Health Upstate Freedom of Information Act - Sable Land, DPH Approval of January Minutes - Kevin Polley, MD Youth Access to Psychiatry Program - Sharyl Connor, DMH TASC Pediatric Trauma Subcommittee - Mandy Felder, RN Pediatric …
- … prevent four types of bacterial meningitis. DPH continues to recommend routine vaccination of infants and children to prevent these infections. People should speak with their health care provider to evaluate risks and benefits of vaccination . Meningitis and other … Haemophilus influenzae serotype b. These vaccines are recommended for all infants. Pregnant women should be screened for group B Streptococcus and if positive, receive antibiotics during …
- … Health: Breastfeeding - Milk Expression and Storage Breast Pumps There are several ways to … sucking rhythm with the pump. Practice with different rhythms to see which works best. Some women prefer a very steady rhythm, while others will pump, then stop a few seconds and then pump … information in Spanish (pdf) Resources Benefits of Breastfeeding 5 Steps to a Good Latch WIC Breastfeeding Support Pregnancy Health Early Childhood Health Tags Family Planning Health …