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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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  • Rabid Fox Confirmed in Chester County; One Person Exposed

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
    June 25, 2026

    COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a fox found near Grandaddy Drive and Goings Road in Chester, South Carolina, has tested positive for rabies. One person was exposed and has been referred to their healthcare provider.  

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Events

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Saturday, June 27, 2026 10:00 am - 01:00 pm

Health & Wellness Expo - North Charleston

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  • Vaccines*
  • Medical Screenings
  • Health Resources
  • Fresh Produce
  • ...and more!

*Vaccines are available for VFC-eligible children and include: HPV, TdAP, Meningitis, MMR, Polio, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Chicken Pox.

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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.