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South Carolina Overdose Deaths Fell by 31 Percent

South Carolina Overdose Deaths Fell by 31 Percent

State advocates gathered in Columbia to share recovery resources as overdose fatalities dropped last year.

Live Poll

Should your state government prioritize increasing funding for addiction treatment and recovery services?


Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse

Parents Sought Stricter Kratom Regulations After Son's Death

The Knox family is challenging 7-OH product safety following a fatal overdose in South Carolina.


Nutrition

Live Poll

Does the risk of food-borne illness make you hesitant to eat raw seafood?

Nutrition

Vibriosis Cases and Death Reported in South Carolina

State health officials issued safety warnings after one person died and two others fell ill from the bacterial infection.

Vibriosis Cases and Death Reported in South Carolina

Sexual Health

Live Poll

Would you utilize free community health testing services if they were available in your area?

Sexual Health

South Carolina Will Offer Free HIV Testing on Sept. 29

Residents can access free, confidential testing and counseling as part of the seventh annual PrEP Awareness Week.

South Carolina Will Offer Free HIV Testing on Sept. 29

Diseases

Live Poll

Do you trust the data your local health department publishes regarding health trends in your area?

Cancer

South Carolina Cancer Registry Earned National Recognition

The state registry received new federal honors for its work in tracking cancer data to support local public health.

South Carolina Cancer Registry Earned National Recognition