South Carolina Department of Public Health

This is the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), formerly part of DHEC. Our mission is to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina. DPH will build on DHEC’s legacy, continuously innovating to improve our state’s overall health with the goal of becoming the healthiest state in our nation. We promote a people-first approach in all that we do. This includes working with partners, communities, and others to ensure access to safe high-quality health care, and information to enhance the health and well-being of South Carolinians. We are here for you.