FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 1, 2024 CHARLESTON, S.C. – Abandoned and derelict boats are a chronic problem along South Carolina’s coast, negatively impacting marshes and coastal waters and creating hazards. Derelict boats are often old, neglected and in …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has developed 12 online dashboards providing state- and county-level data on several important environmental and health topics. …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 26, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging pet owners to visit free or low-cost rabies vaccination clinics being offered by several veterinary partners in …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 22, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. ― On Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), in coordination with other state and local agencies, investigated three alleged unlicensed community …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 22, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – February 22 is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding residents about ways to lower their risk for heart diseases, …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 21, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Bank (SUPERB) Act Advisory Committee will meet on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 20, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the Department of Health and Environmental Control continues to raise awareness and reinforce beneficial oral health habits for families across …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 21, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining the cause in raising awareness about the difference between …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 16, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Residential Care Committee will meet virtually Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at 10 a.m. The proceedings will be open and available to the public via Microsoft Teams. To view the agenda …
DHEC joined by S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs, Palmetto Poison Center in promoting the safe use and recycling of household batteries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 16, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — In recognition of National Battery Day on Feb. 18, South …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 14, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In celebration of Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding residents about the important health connection between their heart …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 9, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is proud to celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which aims to promote full and equal access for women and …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 8, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Health Planning Committee will meet Wednesday, Feb. 14 at 11 a.m. in Room #3420 of 2600 Bull Street, Columbia. The agenda is available on the meeting event page. In an effort to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 8, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observation of National Cancer Prevention Month in February, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding residents about the risk factors associated with …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 6, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control will meet at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The board will meet in Room #3420 of 2600 Bull Street, Columbia. The proceedings will be open …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 5, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 2, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a cow found in Prosperity, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. Four people were exposed and have been referred to …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 5, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is offering free testing for HIV and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 1, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. – February is American Heart Month, and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is reminding residents how important it is to maintain positive habits that build a strong …
FOR IMMEDIATE INFORMATION: Jan. 23, 2024 COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed that a raccoon found near Sapp and Bailey drives in Beech Island, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people …
