Health
Medical, health care, insurance, nutrition, public health, public safety, services
- Board Meeting at Commission for Minority Affairs to be held on Monday, May 19, 2008 at 10:00 am
Thursday, May 15, 2008
- Lab testing shows power plant has no negative effect on local surface water or groundwater
Monday, May 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Test results of water samples outside the H. B. Robinson nuclear plant in Darlington County showed the plant has had no adverse effects to the quality of the groundwater or surface water in the area, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed
Monday, May 12, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Conditionally Approved shellfish beds in Murrells Inlet and North Santee Bay in Georgetown County have been closed to harvesting because of excessive rainfall and the potential for contamination, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Beaufort County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Sixteen people who were exposed to rabies by a raccoon are under the care of a physician after the raccoon tested positive for the disease, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- World Hepatitis Day May 19
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Free testing for hepatitis C virus will be offered as part of World Hepatitis Day at many of S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control's public health departments, the agency announced today.
- DHEC releases report on health of South Carolina’s public and environment
Thursday, May 08, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control has released its annual report on the health of the public and the environment in South Carolina, the agency announced today.
- DHEC names 2008 All-Health Team student winners
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Blythewood High School was selected as the first place gold award among eight preventive health projects, and received $5,000 as part of the All-Health Team’s annual awards ceremony, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Arthritis Awareness Month observed
Monday, May 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Although arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., there are positive steps South Carolinians can take to either prevent or reduce its effects, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- New DHEC Region 7 partnership addresses childhood obesity
Monday, May 05, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control’s Region 7 has begun a Color Me Healthy program with BCD Headstart to address obesity among children in Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties.
- Midlands residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Mosquito spraying to begin in Sumter
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- SUMTER – Preparations are underway to begin spraying to reduce the mosquito population in Sumter, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Conference to Highlight Healthcare Collaboration
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- South Carolina behavioral health professionals and nationally known experts meet to discuss treatment of individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Conference to Highlight Healthcare Collaboration
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- South Carolina behavioral health professionals and nationally known experts meet to discuss treatment of individuals with co-occurring disorders.
- Governor Declares May as Mental Health Month
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- South Carolina commemorates mental health month.
- Governor Declares May as Mental Health Month
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
- South Carolina commemorates mental health month.
- 2008 All-Health Team awards ceremony
Monday, April 28, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The All-Health Team will hold its 2008 awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at The Cecil Tillis Center in Columbia, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Midwife council to meet
Friday, April 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The Midwifery Advisory Council will meet on May 14, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental said today.
- Marlboro County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Friday, April 25, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Marlboro County child and woman who were bitten by a fox are under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- DHEC encourages citizens to learn how to save lives during Stroke Awareness Month
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control urges South Carolinians to learn how to reduce the risk of stroke.
- Conditionally approved shellfish areas reopened in Georgetown County
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA - The conditionally approved shellfish harvesting areas in N. Santee Bay and Murrells Inlet in Georgetown County have been reopened, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- Drinking Water Week proclaimed May 4-10
Thursday, April 24, 2008
- COLUMBIA – During Drinking Water Week, May 4 through 10, South Carolinians are encouraged to learn more about their drinking water, the state Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Consumer Affairs Warns About Medicare and Health-Related Scams
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
- The Department of Consumer Affairs has received a number of calls concerning Medicare and health-related scams targeting seniors.
- Blythewood High School students selected for All-Health Team
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A group of Blythewood High School students has been selected for the All-Health Team, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control announced today.
- Lexington County residents advised to be wary of wild animals
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – A Lexington County man who was bitten by a fox is under the care of a physician after the fox tested positive for rabies, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said today.
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – Conditions are likely tomorrow for increased ground-level ozone concentrations in some areas of South Carolina, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.
- First case of West Nile virus confirmed for 2008 mosquito season
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
- COLUMBIA – The first case of West Nile virus of the 2008 season has been confirmed by the state’s Bureau of Laboratories, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control reported today.