- … Health Facilities Construction Overview The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) Division of Health Facilities Construction reviews plans, specifications, and construction for health care facilities which DPH licenses in South …
- … domestic violence, including dating violence. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 women and about 1 in 4 men in the United States report having … please contact your campus Title IX/prevention office, counseling services or Student Health. If you need more help, please call the free national hotlines above or contact local … Assault also has information for people experiencing domestic violence and their friends or family. Local Domestic Violence Programs and Shelters CASA/Family Systems A private, …
- … Inflammatory bowel disease such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. A personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps. A genetic syndrome such as familial … cancer. Aspirin Researchers are looking at the role of some medicines and supplements in preventing colorectal cancer. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force found that taking low-dose … cancer burden. For more information call (803) 708-4732 or visit www.sccancer.org Tags cancer Health … What are the Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer? … Your risk of getting colorectal …
- … the release of data on obesity in the United States, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding the public of the threat obesity poses to good health and reaffirming … where we can strive to make improvements to better meet the needs of our residents." Obesity prevention should begin in childhood. DPH and the South Department of Education continue to … ( 2023 Annual Report ) The collaborative is currently developing the Healthy Palmetto Action Plan for 2025-2029. Additionally, DPH: Continues to provide the Women, Infants, and Children …
- … Mobile Health Units Image What are Mobile Health Units? Mobile Health Units (MHUs) are specially … as mobile clinics, offering a range of essential public health services such as vaccinations, family planning, STD testing and treatment, and outbreak response. DPH Goals Increase access to health …
- … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 23, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is ending its expanded hours of the Care Line beginning at noon Thursday, Jan. 23, … Services include prenatal care, infant health care, transportation to medical appointments, family planning, well child check-ups, vaccinations, services for children with special health care …
- … Back to All Events Hampton Regional Community Health Fair Event Details Open Arms Fellowship 402 Hoover Street North Hampton, SC 29924 10 AM - … Community Resources Available No-cost Flu and COVID-19 Vaccines Health Screenings Meal Planning Exercise Demonstrations Physical Strength Assessments Exhibitors and Prizes View Flyer …
- … Back to All News DPH Encourages the Gift of Heart and Lung Health: Quit Smoking this Valentine’s Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — … South Carolina, regardless of health insurance coverage. Callers can receive personalized quit plans, access to text and web-based support, printed guides and free nicotine replacement therapy … the SC Tobacco Quitline and available resources, visit quitnowsc.org . For more information on preventing heart disease, visit DPH’s heart disease webpage . ### Tags Media Relations Back to …
- … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 24, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of … in the Midlands Region from complications due to the flu. We extend our condolences to the family,” said Dr. Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist and DPH’s director of the Health Programs … will let them determine if these treatments are right for you. More information about preventing the flu is available at DPH's flu webpage . Also, monitor respiratory illness …
- … News State Sees First Decline in Overdose Death in 10 Years as DPH, DAODAS Continue Focus on Prevention, Treatment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Apr. 1, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — In 2023, for the first … number of overdose deaths in the state, outlined in the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s (DPH) newly released 2023 Drug Overdose Deaths Report . Each year, DPH’s Drug Overdose … approach to addressing the overdose crisis and improving outcomes for individuals and families across the state.” DPH and DAODAS remind all South Carolinians that resources are …