DHEC

ONE-ON-ONE: DHEC public health director warns about West Nile virus after death in the Midlands

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Even with the weather being so nice, there’s things you should be aware of before going outdoors. DHEC has reported an outbreak of West Nile virus and the first death from the disease in several years.  “Last known West Nile virus death in South Carolina was several years ago in 2018,” said Dr. Brannon Traxler, DHEC…

DHEC encourages more public attention to Sickle Cell Disease

DHEC is encouraging residents to use this month as an opportunity learn more about the disease, ask questions, and voice their support for the more than 100,000 Americans that are affected by Sickle Cell Disease.

DHEC is encouraging residents to use this month as an opportunity learn more about the disease, ask questions, and voice their support for the more than 100,000 Americans that are affected by Sickle Cell Disease.

DHEC hosting ‘rapid hire event’ for Onsite Wastewater Inspectors

DHEC says it has more than 20 open positions for onsite wastewater inspectors around the state

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting what they call a rapid hire event. DHEC says it has more than 20 open positions for onsite wastewater inspectors around the state. Below are the locations, dates and times for the rapid hire events. Spartanburg: 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, DHEC’s Environmental Affairs Spartanburg Office, 151…

Celebrating Kids Eat Right month

Tyler Ryan learns about some easy ways to eat better and even get some exercise

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – We have all heard the saying that we are what we eat, and fundamentally, it really is a true statement.  If you make healthy food choices, your overall health will often be better.  This premise is one of the driving forces for Kids Eat Right Month, a program spearheaded by DHEC and the Snap-Ed program….