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Wear Purple and Train Your Brain to Fight Disease
DHEC encourages the annual observance of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month that serves as an opportunity to spread the word about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Prevent Heatstroke in Hot Cars
DHEC reminds everyone of the dangers hot cars pose to children.
DHEC Highlights Cancer Facts for Men’s Health Week
Some of the cancers that most often affect men are prostate, colorectal, lung, and skin cancers. Learn more about these cancers and what you can do to help prevent them or find them early.
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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.