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Beach Monitoring Season begins on May 1st
DHEC monitors water to help keep South Carolina beaches a favorite destination during the summer months.
Work That Makes a Difference
DHEC recognizes nurses for their service and dedication to caring for others and improving the health of patients statewide through National Nurses Week. Now hiring for nursing positions!
Knowing Your Air
Air Quality Awareness Week highlights resources that increase air quality awareness and encourages people to act and incorporate air quality knowledge into their daily living.
Recently Published by DHEC
Rabid Fox Confirmed in Chester and Florence Counties; Two People and One Pet Exposed
May 01, 2024
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DHEC Encourages Hepatitis C Testing During Hepatitis Awareness Month
May 01, 2024
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DHEC Announces New Dashboards to Help Monitor State Level Trends in Prescription Medications Filled
April 29, 2024
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Skin Cancer Risk Factors
Protect Yourself from Skin Cancer Risks
Your risk for skin cancer doubles if you've had more than five sunburns. Find out more on skin cancer risk factors.
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Mosquitoes in South Carolina
Protect Yourself from Mosquito Bites
Use these tips to help prevent mosquito bites while enjoying time outside this summer.
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Additional Resources
Report and Submit Dead Birds to Help DHEC Track West Nile Virus
Submit dead birds for testing
Residents can help DHEC by submitting recently deceased birds, crows, blue jays, house finches, and house sparrows. These species are more susceptible to WNV than other species, making them good candidates for testing. For more information, including locating a local DHEC office for submitting deceased birds, visit scdhec.gov/birdtesting.
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Rabies Vaccination Clinics
There are free and low-cost rabies vaccine clinics happening this spring throughout the state. Find a clinic near you.
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Do you have 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 submission form with the South Carolina Department of Children's Advocacy.