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  • DPH Announces Locations of Mobile Measles Vaccination Unit in Spartanburg County
    … measles virus. Do I need the MMR Vaccine? For more information on who needs to be vaccinated, visit the Centers for Disease Control’s Measles Vaccination page to learn more, or talk to your … For more information on who needs to be vaccinated, visit the Centers for Disease Control’s Measles Vaccination page to learn more, or talk to your …
  • DPH Recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
    … treatment, and in survivorship.” For more information on childhood cancer in South Carolina, visit the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Report and DPH’s Tracking Cancer Dashboard . ### Tags … treatment, and in survivorship.” For more information on childhood cancer in South Carolina, visit the South Carolina Childhood Cancer Report and DPH’s Tracking Cancer Dashboard . ### …
  • State Sees First Decline in Overdose Death in 10 Years as DPH, DAODAS Continue Focus on Prevention, Treatment
    … find free naloxone doses and fentanyl test strips available at other Community Distributors, visit  justplainkillers.com . For services to treat addiction, visit  daodas.sc.gov  or  embracerecoverysc.com . The data DPH collects for the annual Drug … find free naloxone doses and fentanyl test strips available at other Community Distributors, visit  justplainkillers.com . For services to treat addiction, visit  daodas.sc.gov  or  …
  • DPH Confirms Measles Outbreak in Upstate Region
    … stay home. Notify a health care provider by phone of symptoms suggestive of measles before visiting a clinic. Follow guidance for control measures and cooperate with DPH investigations. At … has no known connection with the previous three cases.   For more information about measles, visit the  DPH website  or  CDC website . ### Tags Media Relations Measles Back to All News DPH … stay home. Notify a health care provider by phone of symptoms suggestive of measles before visiting a clinic. Follow guidance for control measures and cooperate with DPH investigations. At …
  • Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Aiken County; One Pet Exposed
    … Health offices is available at dph.sc.gov/RabiesContacts . For more information on rabies, visit dph.sc.gov/rabies or cdc.gov/rabies . ### Tags Media Relations Rabies Back to All News … Health offices is available at dph.sc.gov/RabiesContacts . For more information on rabies, visit dph.sc.gov/rabies or cdc.gov/rabies . ### …
  • DPH Focused on Reducing Obesity to Help S.C. Residents Live Healthier Lives
    … For more information on DPH’s nutrition, physical activity, & obesity prevention efforts, visit the DPH website . To learn more about Trust for America’s Health’s (TFAH) State of Obesity Report, visit the TFAH website .   ###  Tags Media Relations Back to All News DPH Focused on Reducing … For more information on DPH’s nutrition, physical activity, & obesity prevention efforts, visit the DPH website . To learn more about Trust for America’s Health’s (TFAH) State of Obesity …
  • DPH, DDSN and SCDHHS Encourage Support and Services During Birth Defects Awareness Month
    … News DPH, DDSN and SCDHHS Encourage Support and Services During Birth Defects Awareness Month FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 14, 2025  COLUMBIA, S.C. – In observance of Birth Defects Awareness … defects can be found on DPH's website . For more information on early intervention services, visit DDSN’s Children's Services webpage  for links to referral pages. For more information on Healthy Connections Medicaid coverage, visit SCDHHS’ website .  ###  Tags Media Relations Back to All News DPH, DDSN and SCDHHS …
  • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
    … Tips for how to talk comfortably about these situations are available at openconversationsc.com . “We want South Carolinians to enjoy this season in a way that strengthens relationships and … enforcement, when appropriate. To learn more about these and other mental health resources, visit www.scdmh.org/resources . Because the holidays can impact mental health and lead to an … to all in need." For more information about statewide addiction services and resources, visit daodas.sc.gov . ### Back to All News It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open …
  • DPH Highlights Healthcare Quality Team for National Patient Safety Week
    … to prevent reoccurrences and the actual or expected completion dates of those actions taken.   Visit the DPH website to learn more about how DPH inspects and certifies health care facilities . … to prevent reoccurrences and the actual or expected completion dates of those actions taken.   Visit the DPH website to learn more about how DPH inspects and certifies health care facilities . …
  • Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Lexington County; One Pet Exposed
    … Health offices is available at dph.sc.gov/RabiesContacts . For more information on rabies visit dph.sc.gov/rabies or cdc.gov/rabies . ### Tags Media Relations Back to All News DPH Cancer … Health offices is available at dph.sc.gov/RabiesContacts . For more information on rabies visit dph.sc.gov/rabies or cdc.gov/rabies . ### …