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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.
Help Us Track West Nile
Learn how to safely collect and submit dead birds for testing to help DHEC track West Nile virus.
Spring Rabies Clinics
There are free and low-cost rabies vaccine clinics happening this spring throughout the state. Find a clinic near you.
Recently Published by DHEC
DHEC to Provide Daily Ground-level Ozone Forecasts beginning April 1
March 29, 2024
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Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Pickens County and Rabid Fox Confirmed in Charleston County; Two Pets Exposed
March 28, 2024
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DHEC Celebrates South Carolina’s Physicians During National Doctors Day
March 28, 2024
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Respiratory Disease Watch
There are actions you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, Influenza (Flu) and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Learn how to prevent these viruses, and if these viruses are spreading in your community.
Environmental Surveillance & Oversight Program Data Reports
In pursuit of DHEC’s mission of promoting and protecting the health of the people and the environment, ESOP is committed to educating the public of its findings. ESOP publishes an annual report providing the results of its studies, comparisons with DOE-SR’s data, and a calculated dose. The ESOP annual report provides monitoring data for the Savannah River Site.
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Additional Resources
SC Tobacco Quitline (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
Make Quitting Tobacco Your New Years Resolution
The SC Tobacco Quitline offers free support 24 hours a day to help you successfully stop smoking. Learn more about staying tobacco-free in 2024.
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2024 Tide Tables
Daily tidal information based on NOAA tide predictions
South Carolinians interested in updating their calendars with a new year of tidal information can now get the 2024 Tide Table Poster from the DHEC.
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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.