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Infant mortality rate declines in South Carolina

For the first time in 20 years, the country is seeing a significant increase in infant mortality rates, this is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

For the first time in 20 years, the country is seeing a significant increase in infant mortality rates, this is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Daniel’s Law: Infant Abandoned at Palmetto Richland

DSS officials report that an infant was abandoned at Palmetto Richland Hospital

Columbia, SC (DSS) — Richland County Department of Social Services officials report that an infant born 7/21/16 was abandoned at Palmetto Richland Hospital in Columbia on September 19, 2016, and placed under the protection of Safe Haven with medical professionals. Upon the information and belief of the agency, the child falls under the jurisdiction for “Daniel’s Law,” the Safe Haven…