As the public health agency for the State of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s (DPH) mission is: To protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina.

Established July 1, 2024, in accordance with the DHEC Restructuring Act of 2023 (Act 60), DPH, a cabinet agency, works closely with Governor Henry McMaster, state agencies and partners to better serve South Carolinians.

Dr. Edward Simmer
Agency Director

Marcus Robinson
Chief Human Resources Officer

Karla Buru
Chief of Staff

Dr. Brannon Traxler
Director of Health Promotion and Services & Chief Medical Officer

Cristi Moore
Chief Communications Officer

Gwendolyn Thompson
Director of Healthcare Quality

Darbi MacPhail
Chief Finance & Operations Officer

Scott Jaillette
Director of Legislative Affairs

Will Britt
Interim General Counsel

Holly Gilliam
Interim Information Technology Director