Almost 100 social workers from across South Carolina came together on June 12 for this year’s Lucia Murchison Public Health Social Work Conference, named for South Carolina's first Public Health Social Worker. Organizers held the conference at the Orangeburg County Conference Center, a new location for this year. This spacious venue gave social workers from a diverse group of organizations the opportunity to learn, build on their skills and network. This year’s planning committee built a well-rounded agenda around the theme of “Social Work: This is Our Lane.” This year’s presentations focused on ethical considerations for social work leaders, engaging people and community organizing in Public Health, understanding and combatting human trafficking in South Carolina and reducing stress and implementing self-care. Attendees earned five social work continuing education hours at this free event, which reached registration capacity in just over 24 hours after it was announced. Other new additions to the conference this year were two local organizations that set up exhibitor tables. Hope Health of Orangeburg and the Family Health Center of Orangeburg shared information on the vital services they offer in the community.
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As of July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been split into two new agencies. This is the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), the former health component of DHEC. Our name may change, but our commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina is stronger than ever. DPH will build on DHEC’s legacy, continuously innovating to achieve best practices that help improve our state’s overall health with the goal of becoming the healthiest state in our nation. Our goal for this new agency is to instill a people-first approach to all that we do. This includes working with our partners, communities, and others to help every South Carolinian have the access, resources, and information they need to make decisions that enhance their health and have access to the highest quality, safe health care. We are here for you. Website: dph.sc.gov | Phone: (803) 898-3300
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For this week's #FeatureFriday we're shining a light on DPH's Bureau of Communicable Disease Prevention and Control, and a recent recognition one of their staff members received from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for preventing foodborne illness. In April, the CDC published an article highlighting the stellar work of Midlands DHEC FoodCORE (Foodborne Diseases Centers for Outbreak Response Enhancement) staff member Madison Dinkins Butler for stopping an Escherichia coli (STEC) outbreak. “In this outbreak [which took place in April 2022], I interviewed two cases of STEC as I normally would on a daily basis,” Madison explained. “I quickly noted after interviewing the second case that they were both students at the same school, who had just been on a class trip to Costa Rica.” “[She] swiftly took action to stop the outbreak and protect others from getting sick,” the CDC wrote. “I reached out to DADE and notified them of this finding. I then reached out to the school nurse to get more information on the trip and to make sure there were no other illnesses at the school,” Madison said. “We followed this outbreak for 20 days, consistently checking in with the school nurse and providing guidance to the school on what to do if any other cases were to arise!” Madison’s work stopped the outbreak in its tracks, preventing further spread and ensuring that South Carolinians stayed safe. Read the CDC’s full write-up here: https://lnkd.in/dVDKGRiF. Well done, Madison! #publichealth #employeerecognition
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The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is hiring an Active Communities Coordinator in Richland County. This position serves as the liaison to internal and external partners for the purpose of promoting active community environments, including parks/recreation, community planning, and active transportation statewide initiatives. To apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/eAkTP2hx. Find more jobs on our new careers page, dph.sc.gov/careers.
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Today, Department of Public Health employees celebrated Day One of the new agency with DPH t-shirts, welcome signs, food trucks, friendship bracelets and more! We are excited to build on DHEC's rich legacy and people-oriented culture at the Department of Public Health. Note: DPH staff is working with LinkedIn to change the name of this page to South Carolina Department of Public Health. Please be patient as we work through this transition.
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As of July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has been split into two new agencies. This is the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH), the former health component of DHEC. Our name may change, but our commitment to protecting, promoting and improving the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina is stronger than ever. DPH will build on DHEC’s legacy, continuously innovating to achieve best practices that help improve our state’s overall health with the goal of becoming the healthiest state in our nation. Our goal for this new agency is to instill a people-first approach to all that we do. This includes working with our partners, communities, and others to help every South Carolinian have the access, resources, and information they need to make decisions that enhance their health and have access to the highest quality, safe health care. We are here for you. Website: dph.sc.gov | Phone: (803) 898-3300
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For more than 50 years, DHEC has provided health and environmental services to the people of South Carolina. Beginning tomorrow, July 1, we will become two separate agencies – The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) and South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH). DHEC Food Safety is also moving to the South Carolina Department of Agriculture . Thank you for allowing us to serve you for all these years, and we look forward to continuing to provide South Carolinians with the services they need as we transition to our two new agencies. To learn where agency services are transitioning to, please visit https://lnkd.in/gmbx8zEA.
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🚀 GET READY! The 9th Annual Population Health Summit kicks off with an impactful plenary session featuring: Brannon Traxler, MD, MPH of S.C. Department of Health & Environmental Control Thornton Kirby, President and CEO of South Carolina Hospital Association Darlene Lynch of South Carolina Office of Rural Health Gain insights into state health policies, programs, and ways to get involved. This session will address critical health disparities and promote health equity initiatives across our state. Join us and be part of the change! Register today by visiting our website! Link in the comments ⬇️ #PopulationHealthSummit #SCPHS2024 #populationhealth #healthequity #SChealth #publichealth #healthcareleadership #ruralhealth #healthierSC #healthdisparities #healthpolicy
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Ahead of the start of summer, Camp Burnt Gin busily prepared for this year’s campers to arrive. Recently, leadership and employees from DHEC’s Bureau of Maternal and Child Health and Public Health spent a day at Camp Burnt Gin helping the camp staff get ready for the summer’s first session. “It’s always nice to go out to Camp Burnt Gin and work on different projects. This year was special because the camp staff were already onsite. They could see how invested we are as an agency to make this summer memorable for the counselors and the campers” said Elizabeth Biddle, MCH Outreach Coordinator. Volunteers from DHEC arrived at camp on May 29 prepared for a busy day of cleaning indoors and outdoors. Workgroups focused on raking leaves, replanting the vegetable and butterfly gardens, organizing the rock garden, deep cleaning the dining hall and landscaping. There was even a construction project as Dr. Josh Sellner and Dr. Nicholas Resciniti built a rail and set up sunshades so campers may safely enjoy the view of the lake. The first campers arrived June 5, and there will be a total of seven sessions over the summer. Located in Wedgefield and founded in 1945, Camp Burnt Gin provides a summer camp experience for children, teens and young adults who have special health care needs. As a program within the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health’s Division of Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs, it is designed to improve campers’ self-esteem, increase their independence and help promote the skills necessary to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
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Today is National HIV Testing Day. Most DHEC health departments will provide free HIV and STD testing TODAY. DHEC also offers testing to anyone in South Carolina most weekdays year-round. Learn more at scdhec.gov/hiv. Appointments are preferred.
National HIV Testing Day is June 27, and DHEC is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) so they know their status and can protect their health and help prevent diseases from spreading to others. The theme of this year’s National HIV Testing Day is “Level up your self-love: check your status,” which emphasizes the importance of knowing your HIV/STD status as part of a self-love and care routine. “HIV is a manageable disease, but only if you know your status,” said Ali Mansaray, Division of STD/HIV & Viral Hepatitis. “There is available treatment that can help people with HIV live long and healthy lives. Equally important, when you know your status, you can take steps to protect others.” As of Dec. 31, 2022, there are more than 20,000 South Carolina residents living with diagnosed HIV infection, including AIDS. Between 2021 and 2022, over 1,500 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in South Carolina, and of those newly diagnosed, 52% were African American, 25% were White and 11% were Hispanic. Much like new HIV infections, African Americans are disproportionately impacted when it comes to the total number of people living with HIV in South Carolina. As of Dec. 31, 2022, among persons living with HIV in South Carolina: - 33% were African American men who have sex with men, - 13% were African American women who have sex with men, - 6% were African American men who have sex with women, - 18% were white men who have sex with men, - 7% were persons who inject drugs, and - 8% of people living with HIV were Hispanic men and women. To help make HIV and STD testing easy and convenient, free HIV and STD testing is being offered at many DHEC health departments Thursday, June 27. DHEC also offers testing to anyone in South Carolina most weekdays year-round. Appointments are encouraged. Please call 1-855-472-3432 to schedule your appointment. If you test negative, but are at high risk for HIV infection, you may be eligible for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to help prevent HIV infection. PrEP is a once daily pill or injectable that can be taken to greatly reduce your chances of getting HIV, if taken as prescribed. For more information about STDs and locations that provide screenings, call DHEC’s STD/HIV Hotline at 1-800-322-2437 or visit DHEC’s website at www.scdhec.gov/stdhiv. For more information about STDs and locations that provide screenings, call DHEC’s STD/HIV Hotline at 1-800-322-2437, or visit DHEC’s website at www.scdhec.gov/stdhiv. For any questions related to this program or if you need assistance with performing the Home Test, email us at SCHomeTestingProgram@dhec.sc.gov to schedule a Telehealth visit or call 1-800-322-2437.
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DHEC is #hiring nutritionists in the Lowcountry and Midlands for the WIC program. To find open positions and apply visit https://lnkd.in/eGMUEtVD. Effective July 1, 2024, these positions will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. #SCCareers #nutritionist #jobs
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