- … 2006 Act No. 396, Section 1, eff June 14, 2006. SECTION 44-53-1620. Purpose. This article is intended to improve the state's ability to identify and stop diversion of prescription drugs … Definitions. As used in this article: (1) "Authorized delegate" means an individual who is approved as having access to the prescription monitoring program and who is directly … involving a designated person; (4) a local, state, or federal law enforcement or prosecutorial official engaged in the administration, investigation, or enforcement of the laws governing licit …
- … Spartanburg County since Sept. 25 and are part of the newly identified outbreak. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases of the same infectious disease that are linked to a common …
- … Diabetes Information Clearinghouse The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) is an information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and … Diabetes Association Professional Resources Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina (Main Site - MUSC) Caregiver Information Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence Chronic Kidney Disease …
- … the safety, health, and welfare of the citizens of South Carolina by ensuring that food is safe and wholesome. The laboratory works with the Bureau of Environmental Health and the … contact investigations to ensure rapid results are received and timely and effective treatment is given to minimize the spread of TB. Service Offered Identification of Mycobacterium … Gonorrhoeae Testing CT/GC testing for detection performed from a single sample and multiple sites. Syphilis Screening Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) screening test. Treponema pallidum particle …
- … are available upon request. Please contact your local WIC clinic . Farmers' market season is May 1 - September 30. WIC participants who receive farmers' market benefits can purchase … Not all health departments participate in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Below is a list of 2025 issuing sites. What Can I Buy? Approved Fresh Produce: *This list is not inclusive, other locally grown items may also be approved. Vegetables Beans Beets Broccoli …
- … of a pet or other animal up to and including a state of enforced isolation. The quarantine is for the purpose of observation of the animal for signs or symptoms, or both, of rabies and for … of this chapter must be carried out under the direct supervision of the department. It is unlawful for anyone to obstruct or interfere with the authorized representative of the … and his deputies, the police officers in each incorporated municipality, and animal control officials in each county and municipality shall assist and cooperate with the county health …
- … of nuisance mosquitoes can hamper recovery efforts, but an increase in mosquito-borne diseases is not always expected. For Mosquito Control Professionals: DPH has prepared guidance to help … following a natural disaster such as a flood or hurricane. Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between post-storm nuisance mosquito control and mosquito-borne disease … generally survive high winds associated with a hurricane. An increase in mosquito populations is expected in the weeks after flooding. An increase in the number of people getting sick from …
- … Secondhand Smoke Secondhand Smoke Secondhand smoke (SHS) is a mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and the … More frequent and severe asthma attacks among children Heart disease Stroke Lung cancer There is no safe level of SHS exposure. Secondhand Aerosol Secondhand aerosol (SHA) is exhaled by people who use Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), such as e-cigarettes …
- … Monday-Friday) or after hours and on holidays at (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2). “Rabies is usually transmitted through a bite or scratch, which allows saliva from an infected animal to … report all animal bites, scratches, and exposures to potentially rabid animals to DPH.” It is important to keep pets up to date on their rabies vaccination, as this is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect against the disease. This fox is the …
- … at (888) 847-0902 (Select Option 2). “Keeping your pets up to date on their rabies vaccination is the easiest way to protect you and your family from this deadly virus,” said Terri … or pets. Therefore, give wild and stray animals plenty of space.” In South Carolina, rabies is most often found in wildlife such as raccoons, skunks, foxes, and bats, but pets are just as … animal control officer, wildlife control officer , or a wildlife rehabilitator . An exposure is defined as direct contact (such as through broken skin or mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, …