ONE-ON-ONE: Prisma Health doctor explains recent listeria outbreak impacting South Carolina
For most people, the bacteria is not life threatening according to a Prisma Health doctor.
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DHEC encouraging South Carolinians to take measures to prevent skin cancer
It’s the first day of Summer, and state health officials are urging South Carolinians to be mindful of their skin while spending time outdoors.
SC infant mortality rate drops 7%
The infant mortality rate is down in South Carolina but it is still above the national average.
DHEC offers new communication tool for emergency professionals
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and local partners have developed a new resource to help nonverbal, neurodivergent and non-English speaking people better communicate with first responders during emergency situations, says DHEC.
DHEC advises South Carolinians to get tested for viral hepatitis
If left untreated, chronic hepatitis can lead to liver disease and failure.
SC DHEC launches new tool focused on tackling overdose deaths
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — In 2022 alone, almost 2,300 South Carolinians died of drug overdoses. The past decade has seen an increase every year in the number of deaths. “We wanted to find a way to present this date in a realtime way which is why we created this dashboard,” said Chelsea Townsend, DHEC’s prescription monitoring program director. The dashboard…
DHEC gives helpful tips on how to avoid dog bites
According to DHEC, the second full week in April is recognized each year as dog-bite prevention week.
DHEC encouraging South Carolinians to keep measles vaccination rates up for children
At least 41 Measles cases have been reported in 16 states since the start of the year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2 charged with keeping vulnerable adults locked in dangerous unlicensed residential care home
An Orangeburg woman and man are accused of keeping vulnerable adults locked in a dangerous unlicensed residential care home, said the Attorney General’s Office.
DHEC breaks ground on new laboratory aimed at meeting future needs
The current building lacks space and suffers from maintenance issues.
