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2022 Monkeypox (MPX) Outbreak
Get the latest information and learn how to prevent MPX exposures.
National Breastfeeding Month
DHEC celebrates National Breastfeeding Month. We encourage expectant mothers to speak with their doctors to make sure it is an effective choice for them and their infant children.
Mosquito Monitoring in Partnership with the CDC
DHEC works with partners to monitor mosquito populations for diseases. However, DHEC performs mosquito surveillance, not control.
Recently Published by DHEC
S.C. Public Health Officials Seek Residents’ Input about Quality of Life, Health Care Needs
August 16, 2022
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SC Adopt-a-Stream Program Celebrates Successes on Its 5th Anniversary, Seeks More Volunteers to Protect Local Waterways
August 16, 2022
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DHEC Accepting Grant Applications for ‘Champions of the Environment’ Project Funding for New School Year
August 16, 2022
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Beach Monitoring
Visit the S.C. Beach Access Guide to look for swim advisory spots
DHEC routinely collets water samples at more than 120 locations along SC beaches, to check for high numbers of bacteria. If an advisory is issued for a portion of the beach, then DHEC advises visitors not to swim in that area.
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Champions of the Environment
K-12 teachers! Do you need funding for your environmental education project?
Champions of the Environment awards grants of $2,500 each school year for projects that improve or protect the environment. The 2022 grant application period will close Sept. 30.
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About Ozone
Seasonal Ozone Monitoring and Your Health
DHEC provides daily next-day ground level ozone forecasts from April 1 - September 30. Learn more about ozone levels, how ozone quality can impact your health, and ways to reduce contributions to pollution emissions.
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DHEC Encourages Expectant Parents to Monitor Baby Health by ‘Counting the Kicks’
Steps for Expectant Parents to Promote a Healthy Pregnancy and Baby
DHEC is committed to improving birth outcomes for South Carolina families. As part of this effort, DHEC is encouraging expectant parents to “Count the Kicks,” to help improve their babies’ health and well-being.
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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.