Latest updates: Hurricane Helene
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Monday, Jul 8, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 8, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has joined a number of community partners in an effort to increase physical activity for Chester County residents through an app-based scavenger hunt and a series of events in local parks this summer.
The IN the Parks App features a free, summer scavenger hunt that encourages children and families to discover featured parks while searching for answers to clues within each park. Two themed IN the Parks playdates are scheduled in Chester County parks during the month of July:
IN the Parks was developed through a partnership between Wholespire Chester County, Chester County Parks Recreation and Tourism, City of Chester Parks and Recreation, Landsford Canal State Park and Chester State Park. Wholespire Chester County is chaired by Candra Riley, DPH Community Engagement Manager for the Midlands Region.
“Our staff and our local and statewide partners have worked diligently on this initiative, and we are excited to give families a fun activity to do together this summer,” Riley said. “We encourage families in Chester County and visitors from around the state to join in on the fun by participating in the scavenger hunt and coming to our upcoming events.”
The effort was funded through a Coalition Development Grant from the South Carolina Office of Rural Health. To learn more about IN the Parks and the upcoming playdates, visit intheparkssc.org.
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Wednesday, Oct 2, 2024
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Oct. 2, 2024
Monday, Sep 30, 2024
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Sept. 30, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that a skunk found near Cedar Lane Road and Tyezack Drive in Westminster, S.C., has tested positive for rabies. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed and will be quarantined as required by the South Carolina Rabies Control Act.
Friday, Sep 27, 2024
Updated Sept. 29, 2024: The Care Line will be open for calls 24 hours a day until further notice.
Hours extended to help answer individuals’ questions about DPH services related to Hurricane Helene
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Sept. 27, 2024
Friday, Sep 27, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Sept. 27, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of World Rabies Day on Sept. 28, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds South Carolinians of the steps they can take to protect people and pets against one of the world’s most fatal diseases.