- … Back to All News DPH’s Public Information Care Line Now Available 24/7 Updated Sept. 29, 2024: The Care Line will be … DPH services related to Hurricane Helene FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 27, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is expanding the hours of its public … hours and services. For more information about Hurricane Helene, visit scemd.org . About DPH’s Care Line DPH’s Care Line helps residents find important health care services they need. …
- … Respiratory Virus Season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 1, 2024 Edited: Nov. 4, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. -- With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updating vaccinations … said Dr. Linda Bell, DPH Health Programs Branch director and state epidemiologist . “It's a recognition of risk factors for additional adults that should be considered in order to best … risk for severe disease and outcomes from these infections. Link to data used to support CDC's recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/acip/meetings/presentation-slides-october-23-24-2024.html …
- … and confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing will be offered Sept. 26 at most local health departments . Counseling will also be available. Appointments can be … and confidential sexually transmitted infection (STI) and HIV testing will be offered Sept. 26 at most local health departments . Counseling will also be available. Appointments can be …
- … Hires Two New Executive Leadership Team Members FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oct. 2, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) today wishes to announce the hiring of two new members of the agency’s executive leadership team. Holly Gillam has been hired as Information Technology Director for the agency, and Sharon Burke has been hired as DPH’s Chief Human Resources Officer. “These two hires represent a tremendously positive direction for …
- … Track Signage Featuring Local Student Art FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) proudly partnered with the Lee County … at two newly renovated community walking tracks in Rembert and Bishopville. Staff from DPH’s education program for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP-Ed ) section and the … Pond Road, Rembert, on Thursday. "SNAP-Ed is about more than just nutrition education—it’s about supporting individuals to make lasting behavior changes" said Crystal Connor, a SNAP-Ed …
- … Counties; Three People and Ten Pets Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 18, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a kitten, fox, and … that tested positive for rabies was found near Veryfine Drive and Ariel Court in Fountain Inn, S.C. Three people were exposed and have been referred to their health care providers. Five cats … fox that tested positive for rabies was found near Youngs Bridge and Timrod roads in Bethune, S.C. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Three dogs were exposed and will be …
- … Back to All News DPH Encourages the Gift of Heart and Lung Health: Quit Smoking this Valentine’s Day FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — This Valentine’s Day, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages South Carolinians to show … FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — This Valentine’s Day, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages …
- … can cause lung damage and weaken the body’s ability to fight infections. In South Carolina, 26.1% of high school students who vape say they vape because of the flavors, according to the … can cause lung damage and weaken the body’s ability to fight infections. In South Carolina, 26.1% of high school students who vape say they vape because of the flavors, according to the …
- … Counties; Nine People and Four Pets Exposed FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 2, 2025 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon and a kitten … In Greenwood County, a raccoon found near Bermuda and St. Augustine drives in Greenwood, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One … Beaufort County, a kitten found near Sea Island Parkway and Eustis Landing Road in Beaufort, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Nine people were exposed and have been referred to their …
- … Outbreak total to 646, Additional Exposures FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 20, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 88 new cases of measles … exposure to others at the following locations: Publix at 2153 E. Main Street, Duncan, S.C. on Friday, Jan. 16 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Food Lion at 11153 Asheville Highway, Inman, SC on … Taskforce Produces First Pediatric Cancer Plan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 1, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In conjunction with September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the South Carolina …