Promoting Your Health & Well-being

Formerly a part of DHEC, DPH provides public health services, healthcare quality improvements, and resources to everyone in South Carolina.

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Healthy Faith Partnerships (Faith-Based Outreach)

A comprehensive faith-based outreach effort to address concerns about issues like maternal and infant health, chronic disease, and health disparities across the state.

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Public Health Clinics

Family Planning, immunizations, STD/HIV/Hep C, TB, opioid OD kits with Naloxone (opioid overdose antidote), WIC services, and more offered at locations near you.

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WIC Nutrition Program

WIC is a nutrition program that provides health education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and other services at no cost to families in South Carolina who qualify.

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Vital Records

Vital Records is the state's official records keeper for information about life events such as births, deaths, marriages, and divorces occurring in South Carolina. They issue certificates and reports.

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Find Health Care Facilities

Access our interactive map identifying all DPH-licensed healthcare facilities and services. The map allows you to search for specific facilities and services and provides up-to-date information.

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File a Health Care Complaint

File a complaint against a DPH-licensed healthcare facility or service.

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News

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South Carolina Trauma Advisory Council Data/PI Subcommittee to Meet Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Aug. 17, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Trauma Advisory Council Data/PI Subcommittee will meet Friday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. virtually. The agenda and Microsoft Teams link are available on the meeting event page.
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Rabid Cat Confirmed in Anderson County; Two People Exposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Aug. 17, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a cat found near Old Greenville and Liberty highways in Liberty, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Two people were exposed and have been referred to their healthcare providers.
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DPH Offers Safety Tips to Help Prevent Heat-Related Illness Amid Rising Temperatures

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Aug. 14, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – With heat advisories and extreme heat warnings in effect across the state, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone in South Carolina to take measures to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses.
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SC Medical Control Committee to Meet Thursday, August 13, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 10, 2026
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Events

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Friday, August 21, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Summerville - Friday, August 21, 2026

MUSC Mobile Health Unit

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings

Dorchester County Health Department
1452 Boone Hill Road
Summerville, SC 29483

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South Carolina Trauma Advisory Council Data/PI Subcommittee Meeting - Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Friday, August 21, 2026 01:00 - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Goose Creek - Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm
Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Varnville - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 10:00 am - 02:00 pm

Submit a complaint regarding services being provided to a child by a state agency

Please submit your complaint by phone (1-800-206-1957) or an electronic form submission with the S.C. Department of Children's Advocacy.