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Live Healthy S.C. DHEC's Health and Environment Blog

WEBPublic health is more than just health care. It includes building communities free from pollution, with safe food and water and strong personal relationships. This entry was …

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South Carolina Health at a Glance: Access to Healthcare

WEBThe Kaiser Family Foundation estimated 550,000 South Carolinians were without health insurance in 2016. Although the number of insured adults in South …

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DHEC marks National Public Health Week statewide

WEBNational Public Health Week (NPHW) takes place April 1-7 this year, and this year’s theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” Public …

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South Carolina Health at a Glance: Leading Causes of Death and

WEBReleased in 2018, the assessment analyzes major health statistics to address health concerns and uncover possible outcomes. Because the document is …

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DHEC Celebrates 80 Years of Public Health Social Work during …

WEB“Social workers have been woven into the fabric of this agency as the State Board of Health, DHEC and now the future Department of Public Health (DPH). For 80 …

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South Carolina Health at a Glance: 2018 Live Healthy State Health

WEBSouth Carolina’s first comprehensive State Health Assessment was drafted last year to create awareness about health issues and opportunities of improvement …

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About Us Live Healthy S.C.

WEBAbout Us. The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board. The agency and its staff …

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Honoring Hispanic Americans Who Have Made a Difference in the

WEBAs Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) comes to a close, we at DHEC want to take this opportunity to honor achievements by Hispanic Americans …

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DHEC Helps S.C. Parents Brush Up on Good Oral Health Habits for …

WEBDivision of Oral Health Receives Over $500,000 in Federal Funding February is National Children's Dental Health Month, and DHEC is helping parents …

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Family Health and Fitness Day: DHEC provides ways to improve …

WEBJune 11 is Family Health & Fitness Day. This is a great reminder that eating healthy and being physically active are important for improving and maintaining overall …

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Office of Minority Health Live Healthy S.C.

WEBDHEC’s Office of Minority Health, established in June 1990, is charged with improving the health of racial and ethnic minority populations in South Carolina in an effort to achieve …

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South Carolina Health at a Glance: 2018 Live Healthy State Health

WEBThe first and award-winning South Carolina State Health Assessment was released in 2018 as a snapshot of South Carolina’s health indicators, issues, and …

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DHEC Celebrates International Women’s Day, March 8; Women’s …

WEBKaren Moore, Trauma Section Manager for Healthcare Quality’s Division of EMS and Trauma in the Bureau of Healthcare Systems and Services, began working …

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Working Together to Protect and Promote Minority Health

WEBApril is National Minority Health Month, and this year’s theme is “Give Your Community a Boost!” The focus of the theme is to highlight the importance of COVID-19 …

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DHEC Marks National Health Education Week 2020

WEBSince 1995, the Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) has celebrated National Health Education Week (NHEW) during the third week of October. …

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DHEC Recognizes June as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

WEBJune is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and DHEC is joining efforts to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s Disease and brain health. During June, the …

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DHEC Recognizes National Minority Health Month

WEBOur agency joins the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health and others in recognizing April as National Minority Health …

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DHEC Recognizes National Ambulatory Surgery Center Month

WEBDuring the month of August, DHEC would like to recognize the 68 Ambulatory Surgery Centers across the state for National Ambulatory Surgery Center …

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Find Healthcare Services with DHEC’s “Find a Facility” Interactive …

WEBThe start of a new year brings New Year’s resolutions, many of which are related to improving our health. Let DHEC help you find the healthcare facilities that can …

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DHEC Recognizes Healthy Homes Month Live Healthy S.C.

WEBThe US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers this definition: “Healthy Homes” is a century-old concept that promotes safe, decent and …

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