Local health departments offer Partner Services, a free, confidential program for individuals and their partners who may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), as well as others who are at an increased risk for infection. Partner Services assists with linking individuals and their partners to testing, treatment, medical care, STI/HIV prevention services, and other medical services to improve health outcomes. The goal is to prevent the spread of STIs and reduce the harmful effects of complications. Services are offered for the following infections:
State and Regional Contacts
- State Program Manager
Bernard Gilliard
Office: (803) 898-0452
Email: gilliab@dhec.sc.gov
Region Field Operations Managers
- Lowcountry
Robert Glover
Office: (843) 412-7316
Email: gloverrl@dhec.sc.gov - Midlands
Marcus Lara
Office:(803) 576-2862
Email: larama@dhec.sc.gov - Pee Dee
Connie Cooper
Office: (843) 250-0638
Email: cooperca@dhec.sc.gov - Upstate
Tammy Lyons
Office: (864) 227-5979
Email: lyonstc@dhec.sc.gov
