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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, July 8, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has joined a number of community partners in an effort to increase physical activity for Chester County residents through an app-based scavenger hunt and a series of events in local parks this summer. The IN the Parks App features a free, summer scavenger hunt that encourages children and families to discover…, Farm Fun:, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, July 12 at the City of Chester Aquatic and Fitness Center, 157 Columbia Street, Chester. Participants are encouraged to dress up as a farmer or their favorite farm animal while enjoying activities, games and more., Pirates & Mermaids:, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, July 26 at Chester State Park, 788 Park Drive, Chester. Attendees can enjoy swashbuckling fun with activities, games and more. IN the Parks was developed through a partnership between Wholespire Chester County, Chester County Parks Recreation and Tourism, City of Chester Parks and Recreation, Landsford Canal State Park and Chester State Park. Wholespire Chester County…, Riley said, . “We encourage families in Chester County and visitors from around the state to join in on the fun by participating in the scavenger hunt and coming to our upcoming events.” The effort was funded through a Coalition Development Grant from the South Carolina Office of Rural Health. To learn more about IN the Parks and the upcoming playdates, visit intheparkssc.org . ###
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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Aug. 28, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Community Health Worker Appreciation Day is Aug. 28, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing the significant contributions that Community Health Workers (CHWs) make in improving the health of communities across the state. Community Health Worker Appreciation Day is observed during, South Carolina Community Health Worker Awareness Week, ,, which is celebrated Aug. 25-31 to recognize and commend CHWs for their dedicated service to underserved and high-need communities. DPH currently employees 28 CHWs across the state, including frontline public health workers and managers. The agency’s CHWs work to connect community members to appropriate health education and information, give social support and informal counseling, and understand…, said Dr. Edward Simmer, interim DPH director, . “Our CHWs serve as a link between the community and their health care and social service needs, and we extend our gratitude to them for their commitment to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities in need.” At DPH, CHWs most often work in underserved communities, including communities in both urban and rural areas as well as tribal lands. CHWs often work with people…
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Jan. 9, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― January 9 is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, and the South Carolina Department Public Health (DPH) would like to thank the agency’s law enforcement agents – and all members of law enforcement – during this important day of recognition. Inspectors within DPH’s Bureau of Drug Control , known as drug control agents, are pharmacists who have undergone…, said Dr. Edward Simmer, Interim DPH Director, . “While the observance of National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day provides us with an opportunity to thank them for their service, we appreciate their commitment to our state every day.” DPH’s drug control agents conduct more than 1,800 onsite inspections at pharmacies, hospitals and practitioners’ offices that prescribe, administer, possess or dispense controlled substances annually. Agents…, Simmer said, . Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of DPH’s law enforcement officers on the agency’s Drug Control webpage . ###
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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Mar. 10, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. – As National Patient Safety Week is observed March 9-15, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) would like to thank its Healthcare Quality staff for the fundamental role they play in protecting the health, safety and welfare of residents across the state. DPH’s Healthcare Quality is responsible for regulating health care facilities and providers in…, said Gwen Thompson, DPH’s Deputy Director of Healthcare Quality, . "We are committed to ensuring that patients and residents in South Carolina health care facilities receive the best care possible." In addition to routine inspections, Healthcare Quality staff are responsible for investigating complaints of potential state and/or federal regulatory violations at certain health facilities and providers . If violations are found, the facility or provider is…, Thompson said, . "We encourage anyone to file a complaint if they have concerns about a health facility or service regulated by DPH to help us ensure the protection of all patients across South Carolina." ###
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Oct. 9, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― To celebrate Fire Prevention Week , Oct. 6-12, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is spotlighting the importance of fire education and smoke alarm safety. DPH is responsible for ensuring fire safety standards at South Carolina’s licensed health care facilities such as hospitals and long-term care facilities. DPH’s Fire and Life Safety Section…, said Darryl McAlhany, DPH Fire and Life Safety Section director, . "We're proud to use Fire Prevention Week as an opportunity to further that education and thank facilities in our state for their commitment to fire safety." As part of Fire Prevention Week, DPH’s Division of Fire and Life Safety held a fire safety demonstration for employees Monday, Oct. 7. Participants received hands-on training about the proper way operate a fire extinguisher and gained…, NFPA offers these key smoke alarm safety tips and guidelines: , Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level (including the basement) of the home. Make sure smoke alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities. Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. For…
- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 3, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In an effort to promote transparency and continually improve care across the state, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will make enforcement actions taken by Healthcare Quality readily available on its website. DPH’s Healthcare Quality licenses and regulates a wide range of healthcare facilities and services across the…, said Gwendolyn Thompson, Healthcare Quality deputy director, . “If a facility or provider is in violation, South Carolinians have the right to know. Transparency is key in ensuring that care improves.” The agency determines violations of the state’s statutes and regulations during routine inspections and complaint investigations. If the violations are of a nature or frequency where staff determine enforcement is warranted, then the agency may move…