Promoting Your Health & Well-being

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Apr. 21, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a raccoon found near Bishopville Highway and Lee Road in Camden, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. Two horses were exposed and will be quarantined as required in the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Apr. 21, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― Today, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is again reporting no new cases of measles in the state since Friday's announcement of an isolated Midlands case in Saluda County. The number of cases related to the Upstate outbreak remains at 997.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Apr. 21, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Twice a year, in April and October, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) partners with local law enforcement and other community organizations to host National Prescription Drug Take Back Days. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to participate in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25, by cleaning out and properly disposing of unused or expired medications.