South Carolina Department of Public Health, Press

DPH Encourages Parents to Take Steps to Protect Children from Preventable Injuries This Summer

Jun 1, 2026

Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Chesterfield County; One Pet Exposed

May 29, 2026

Rabid Animals Confirmed in Charleston and Lexington Counties; Three Pets Exposed

May 28, 2026

DPH Encourages Safe Swimming, Water Safety Practices Ahead of Summer

May 28, 2026

Rabid Cat Confirmed in Allendale County; One Person Exposed

May 27, 2026

DPH Urges Residents to Take Simple Precautions as Mosquito Season Begins

May 26, 2026

Rabid Cat Confirmed in Anderson County; One Person and Six Pets Exposed

May 22, 2026

Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Abbeville County; Three Pets Exposed

May 21, 2026

DPH Funds Training to Assist Providers in Recognizing and Treating Stroke During Stroke Awareness Month

May 20, 2026

Rabid Animals Confirmed in Charleston and Richland Counties; Three People and Two Pets Exposed

May 20, 2026

South Carolina Health Planning Committee to Meet Thursday, May 28, 2026

May 20, 2026

DPH Thanks EMS Personnel During National EMS Week

May 18, 2026

Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Saluda County; One Pet and 14 Livestock Exposed

May 15, 2026

Rabid Animals Confirmed in Multiple Counties; Eleven People, Four Pets and Two Livestock Exposed

May 14, 2026

SC Medical Control Committee to Meet Thursday, May 14, 2026

May 12, 2026

DPH Encourages Checkups, Screenings, and Everyday Wellness During Women’s Health Week

May 8, 2026

DPH Encourages Mothers to Practice Mental Health Care Ahead of Mother’s Day

May 8, 2026

DPH Highlights South Carolina’s Nurses Critical Role During National Nurses Week

May 5, 2026

DPH Announces Second Measles Case in Saluda County

May 4, 2026

Rabid Animals Confirmed in Aiken, Lancaster, and Lexington Counties; One Person and Four Pets Exposed

May 4, 2026

Midwife Advisory Council to Meet Monday, May 4, 2026

Apr 30, 2026

DPH Encourages Preparedness Ahead of Hurricane Season

Apr 30, 2026

DPH Awards Clemson Rural Health $7.7M Maternal Care Access Grant to Improve Care of Mothers and Babies in Underserved Areas

Apr 30, 2026

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Lancaster County; One Pet Exposed

Apr 24, 2026

DPH Announces End to Measles Outbreak in Upstate at 997 Cases

Apr 24, 2026

Statement from Interim Agency Director Dr. Edward Simmer

Apr 24, 2026

Rabid Skunk Confirmed in Barnwell County; One Person Exposed

Apr 23, 2026

EMS for Children Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Apr 22, 2026

DPH Encourages Residents to Dispose of Unused Prescription Medicines During ‘Drug Take Back Day

Apr 21, 2026

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Kershaw County; Two Horses Exposed

Apr 21, 2026

TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases Since Friday, Outbreak Total Remains 997

Apr 21, 2026

Trauma Advisory Council Data and PI Subcommittee to Meet Thursday, Apr. 23, 2026

Apr 20, 2026

DPH Announces Measles Case in Midlands, Unrelated to Upstate Outbreak

Apr 17, 2026

Rabid Dog Confirmed in Anderson County; Four People and One Pet Exposed

Apr 16, 2026

Rabid Bat Confirmed in Lexington County; One Person and One Pet Exposed

Apr 15, 2026

EMS Training Committee to Meet Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026

Apr 14, 2026

TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases, Outbreak Total Remains 997

Apr 14, 2026

DPH Observes STI Awareness Week

Apr 10, 2026

Trauma Advisory Council Data and PI Subcommittee to Meet Friday, Apr. 10, 2026

Apr 8, 2026

South Carolina Stroke Advisory Council to Meet Thursday, Apr. 9, 2026

Apr 7, 2026

TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases Since Friday, Outbreak Total Remains 997

Apr 7, 2026

DPH Highlights Commitment to Improved Health During National Public Health Week

Apr 6, 2026

FRIDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases in Upstate; Outbreak Total Remains at 997

Apr 3, 2026

Rabid Cat Confirmed in Anderson County; Two People, Sixteen Cats, and Nine Dogs Exposed

Apr 3, 2026

TUESDAY MEASLES UPDATE: DPH Reports No New Measles Cases Since Friday, Keeping Outbreak Total at 997

Mar 31, 2026