COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your help tracking the virus. DHEC officials say now through the end of November, if you find any dead Blue Jays, Crows, House Finches or House Sparrows, submit them to the department for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Now that Spring is here, State Health leaders are looking at the West Nile Virus. Officials at the Department of Health and Environmental Control want your help tracking the virus. DHEC officials say now through the end of November, if you find any dead Blue Jays, Crows, House Finches or House Sparrows, submit them to the department for…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–DHEC is set to Sponsor Rabies Pet Vaccination Clinics across the state. According to the agency, veterinarians across South Carolina are joining forces with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control to help owners protect themselves, families, communities, and pets against rabies. As required by state law, all pet owners must vaccinate their dogs, cats, and…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Looking for a job? The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is hosting a Career Fair. According to DHEC, it will take place on Thursday, March 8, 2018 Those interested in the event can go to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the career fair. Categories: Local News, News Tags: SC DHEC
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Chicken wings and nachos are staples for many when it comes to Super Bowl Sunday foods, but there are some healthy alternatives and tips for the big game. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has some tips to keep your Super Bowl party and game day treats, a healthy one. According to DHEC: Start your…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It seems like everyone knows someone who has had the flu this season, if they have not had it themselves. According to the South Carolina Department of Health, so far, 46 people in South Carolina have died from the flu. Doctors say your best protection is still getting a flu shot, they also stress that it is never…
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging residents to protect themselves against the flu as the season continues.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and here in the Palmetto State, next week, August 14 through 21, is South Carolina Immunization Week. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is using the month to remind parents – who are getting their kids ready to head back to school – to make sure their little ones are up-to-date on…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– DHEC has lifted a swimming advisory for the Saluda River. The affected area was the section of the river that runs the length of Saluda Shoals Park. DHEC says it is now safe to swim. According to officials with the Department of Health and Environmental Control, based on observation at the CWS Friarsgate wastewater plant and recent samples…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is urging you to be proactive when it comes to fighting oral cancer. DHEC estimates more than 900 people in the state will be diagnosed with oral cancers and cancers of the throat, tonsils, and back of the tongue in 2017 alone. 180 residents will die from oral…
