- … South Carolina Viral Hepatitis Elimination Strategic Plan 2021-2025 Viral hepatitis poses a substantial public health burden on South Carolina. To address this issue the South Carolina Viral Hepatitis … of four goals, 12 objectives and 49 strategies across five pillars (advocacy, policy, data, prevention and screening, and treatment). Development of this plan is a collaborative effort …
- … About Vital Records Office of Public Health Statistics and Information Services DPH's Office of Public Health Statistics and … state office and 448,000 at the county offices). South Carolina law requiring the filing of birth and death certificates became effective January 01, 1915. Today a fireproof vault in … for the registration of all including births, deaths, fetal deaths, induced terminations of pregnancy, marriages and divorces. The division also provides for the quality control, …
- … skin change, or any other breast changes or unusual discharge from your nipple(s), see your health care provider right away. Do not wait. Do monthly breast self-exams. (If you don't know … report any breast changes to a healthcare provider right away. Some women - because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors - should be screened with MRIs along … also have been found to raise breast cancer risk. Reproductive history. Having the first pregnancy after age 30, not breastfeeding, and never having a full-term pregnancy can raise …
- … | Español Find Testing Services Near You (pdf) A Risk for You and Your Baby: STDs During Pregnancy Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) can be passed to your baby during pregnancy or birth, possibly creating complications. Talk to your health care provider about getting tested and if you think you may have been exposed to an STD or …
- … Resources for Dentists The Division of Oral Health (DOH) has gathered resources to support and promote oral health care to all citizens of … Infection Control State Oral Health Plan Related Topics Oral Health Resources Oral Health in Pregnancy Children and Teens - Oral Health Data and Reports South Carolina Oral Health Coalition …
- … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 10, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) in reminding … rain and extreme temperatures, all of which can have a significant impact on your and your family’s safety. Thousands of people are injured or killed every year in traffic accidents … and those with chronic health conditions. We encourage all South Carolinians to take steps to prevent potential injury, including dressing for colder conditions, taking additional measures to …
- … Children's Health Assessment Survey (CHAS) Overview The Children's Health Assessment Survey (CHAS) is the … to health care, oral health, mental health, physical health, nutrition, physical activity, family involvement and parent opinion on topics such as tobacco and childhood obesity. Mission To meet the health surveillance needs of South Carolina for children and adolescents from birth through age 17. Goals Monitor the status of child health (ages 0 through 17) and identify …
- … Back to All News DPH’s Sumter Health Department to Temporarily Relocate During Renovations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jul 7. 2025 … services will remain in place at their temporary locations. Health department services include family planning, immunization/vaccination clinics and vaccination certificates, and sexually transmitted …
- … Services Licensed midwives provide collaborative prenatal care, primary assistance in the birth process, initial care of the newborn, postpartum care of the mother, and follow-up on both. Deliveries are generally conducted in the home, but may be conducted in a hospital or birthing center. Should there be deviations from a normal, low-risk pregnancy or delivery, the licensed midwife consults a qualified physician and makes an …
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