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 Healthcare 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 Healthcare Complaint

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

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News

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Trauma Advisory Council to Meet Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 19, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Trauma Advisory Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at the State of South Carolina Health Campus, Conference Room B214, 400 Otarre Parkway, Cayce. The agenda and link to virtually view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.
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DPH Urges Safe Medication Disposal Ahead of Drug Take Back Day

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 20, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to participate in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, by cleaning out and properly disposing of unused or expired medications.
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Rabid Bat and Raccoons Confirmed in Multiple Counties; Three People Exposed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 19, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a bat from Pickens County and raccoons from Charleston and Lexington counties have tested positive for rabies.
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EMS for Children Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Oct. 19, 2026
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The EMS for Children Advisory Committee will meet Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m., virtually. The agenda and link to view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.
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Events

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

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings, Varnville - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

MUSC Mobile Health Unit

Cervical and Mammogram Screenings

Hampton County Health Department
531 W. Carolina Ave.
Varnville, SC 29944

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EMS for Children Advisory Committee Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Trauma Advisory Council Meeting - Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026

Thursday, October 22, 2026 01:00 - 03:30 pm
North Charleston Thanksgiving Giveaway

Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 am - 01:00 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.