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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Dec. 17, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is partnering with the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) in emphasizing the importance of mental health care during the holiday season. While the holidays signal joy and festivity for some, for others they can…, said Dr. Edward Simmer, DPH Interim Director, . “Along with our partners, we want to ensure that all South Carolinians know that there are resources available to help you during the holiday season and throughout the year. You are not alone, and help is available.” SCDMH offers a variety of resources for South Carolinians struggling with mental health issues year-round. Hopeful Minds, provided by SCDMH, is a free online platform that…, said Dr. Robert Bank, SCDMH Acting State Director, . “Whether it’s economic pressures, family and social obligations, or feeling overwhelmed, it can be a challenging time. Please remember the most important gift you can give yourselves and those who love you is taking care of your health – both physical and mental.” About 451,000 people in South Carolina suffer from substance-related problems, according to DAODAS. The holidays can include…, said DAODAS Director Sara Goldsby, . “We know that preventing substance use and misuse before they take place is critical, which is why conversations about these topics can be lifesaving.” To help adults start this communication, last year DAODAS launched OpenConversationSC.com , which serves as a resource center to help parents know how to talk with their kids about a variety of topics. DPH is also highlighting the availability…
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- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:, Jul. 8, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has launched three new, Mobile Health Units, (MHUs) to extend public health services to more people across South Carolina. The MHUs aim to improve access to preventive care, health resources and testing, ensuring that public health services are more available and convenient for all South Carolinians. These units serve as mobile public health clinics , offering a range of essential public health services such as vaccinations, family planning…, said Dr. Edward Simmer, interim DPH director, . “We will deploy these units to expand our services to areas that are often underserved, allowing us to meet the specific needs of individual communities.” The units will bring public health services to remote areas without them and improve public health outcomes by offering preventive care and education. They will be staffed by DPH nurses, nurse practitioners, medical technicians, social…, said Nick Davidson, DPH Region Operations and Community Engagement director, . To learn more, visit DPH’s Mobile Health Units webpage . ###
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