- … Back to All News DPH, Prisma Health Officials Speak to Importance of Vaccinations During Immunization Awareness Month Event … cancer. Vaccines are safe and effective at preventing potentially life-threatening diseases in children and adults. This year’s event focused on Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination, which … 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 …
- … Nutrition, Physical Activity, & Obesity Prevention About Nutrition and Physical Activity Access … to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity plays a critical role in overall health, yet many South Carolinians face challenges such as limited options for healthy food, lack … and insufficient opportunities for daily physical activity. The SC Department of Public Health collaborates with partners across the state to improve these conditions by expanding …
- … Health Care Preparedness Program – Overview and Mission The funds are administered by DPH's …
- … Director Dr. Edward Simmer is the interim director of the South Carolina Department of Public Health, a position he has held since the agency was created on July 1, 2024. Before that he was … in South Carolina. These improvements include, but are not limited to, the state achieving its highest national health ranking (37th) in 35 years and the securing of critical funding for a … and hospice care. Dr. Simmer also has led revisions to the state’s certificate-of-need program with the goal of improving quality and reducing bureaucratic delays in addition to …
- … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 3, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) today launched the “Healthy People Podcast,” a new series aimed at educating the … Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), 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 …
- … National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 20-26) , the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to learn the dangers of lead exposure and how to protect … is a naturally occurring element, exposure to it can cause serious harm to people, especially children. Items such as leaded gasoline and household paint containing lead are no longer sold in … lead assessments are crucial to determine a child’s source of lead exposure,” said ML Tanner, program manager for DPH’s Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program . “Knowledge is power and …
- … Respiratory disease season is quickly approaching, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) wants to make sure you and your family are prepared. The best way to protect … get the RSV vaccine every year. An RSV preventive antibody product is recommended for: Some infants younger than 8 months born during RSV season or entering their first RSV season, … birth mother’s RSV vaccine status. DPH recommends consulting your child’s pediatrician. Some children ages 8 months through 19 months who are at increased risk for severe RSV disease and …
- … Workgroup English | Español Orgullo y Salud-HPC Hispanic Workgroup Welcome to Pride and Health! ORGULLO Y SALUD (Pride & Health) serves as an advisory board on behalf of the Hispanic … and businesses; and educational and faith-based institutions. Making access to HIV testing easy, with fact-based support to encourage people to make HIV testing part of everyone's routine … of Event Location For More Information Contact: Gloria Estrada, MPH Latinx EHE Program Coordinator estradg@dph.sc.gov (864) 729-1082 Downloads & Links HPC Hispanic WG Palm …
- … childhood lead poisoning is considered the most preventable environmental disease among young children, yet approximately half a million U.S. children have blood-lead levels greater than or … housing built before 1978, assume that the paint has lead unless tests show otherwise Pregnant women and children should not be present in housing built before 1978 that is undergoing … CDC - National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Toolkit National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences - Lead National Library of Medicine - Medline Plus Lead Poisoning U.S. Consumer …
- … West Nile Virus. COLUMBIA, S.C. — Residents can help the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) track West Nile virus this spring, summer and fall by taking steps to safely … hours (8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday) . See a list of available DPH offices for drop-off; WIC-only public health departments can’t accept birds. For more information, including locating a … Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), in collaboration with South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy and the South Carolina Program for Infant/Toddler Care (SCPITC), reminds …