2006 News Releases
December 2006
- Richland County residents alerted about danger of strays; advised to vaccinate pets (12/29/2006)
- Some Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed (12/22/2006)
- When visiting, bring your presence, not infections (12/21/2006)
- Murrells Inlet Conditionally Approved shellfish beds reopened in Georgetown County (12/15/2006)
- Blythewood High School selected for All-Health Team (12/14/2006)
- West Ashley High School group commended by DHEC as Champions of the Environment (12/13/2006)
- Follow-up TB testing results negative (12/12/2006)
- Fairfield County residents urged to avoid wild animals (12/08/2006)
- DHEC commends two Spartanburg orthodontists (12/06/2006)
- Mt. Pleasant school wins DHEC’s monthly Champions of the Environment award (12/01/2006)
November 2006
- Wedgefield-Stateburg Water District (11/30/2006)
- Local church received state fitness award at USC game (11/22/2006)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish beds reopen (11/22/2006)
- First West Nile virus human case for 2006 confirmed in South Carolina (11/22/2006)
- Three Sumter schools receive DHEC’s Champions of the Environment award (11/21/2006)
- Residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (11/20/2006)
- DHEC flu vaccine update (11/17/2006)
- World AIDS Day events planned (11/17/2006)
- Teens have new aid to help them give up tobacco (11/15/2006)
- DHEC encourages alternatives to open burning of yard debris (11/08/2006)
- DHEC issues November 2006 report on S.C. West Nile virus findings (11/08/2006)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish beds temporarily closed (11/08/2006)
- King named ECOS president (11/07/2006)
- Marion County mayors proclaim Great American Smoke Out (11/06/2006)
- Paris Elementary School receives Champions of the Environment award (11/06/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (11/03/2006)
October 2006
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/30/2006)
- Marion County residents urged to avoid stray animals (10/30/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/27/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/27/2006)
- Flu vaccination clinic in Myrtle Beach (10/27/2006)
- Corrected: Special flu vaccination clinics set (10/23/2006)
- DHEC Deputy Director named stroke health ambassador (10/20/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/19/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/18/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/17/2006)
- ‘Imagine That’ troupe receives All-Health Team award (10/16/2006)
- DHEC promotes World Water Monitoring Day (10/16/2006)
- Broad Creek conditionally approved shellfish beds reopened in Beaufort County (10/13/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 8 Public Health sets flu clinic for Low Country residents (10/12/2006)
- Swimming advisory lifted for Hilton Head Island beach (10/12/2006)
- Clarendon County resident exposed to rabies by bat (10/12/2006)
- Swimming advisory issued for sections of Hilton Head Island beach (10/10/2006)
- Some Georgetown County shellfish beds closed (10/10/2006)
- Preparedness Summit Planned (10/10/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 7 announces ‘Freedom from Smoking’ program (10/09/2006)
- Citizens encouraged to reduce open burning of yard debris (10/09/2006)
- Lake Conestee public meeting set (10/09/2006)
- DHEC issues October 2006 report on West Nile virus findings (10/04/2006)
- DHEC flu vaccine clinics begin (10/02/2006)
September 2006
- Beware of callers asking for your secure information (09/29/2006)
- Swimming advisory lifted for Hilton Head Island beach (09/28/2006)
- Swimming advisory issued for sections of Hilton Head Island beach (09/27/2006)
- Applications and registration being accepted for Dry Cleaning Restoration Trust Fund (09/25/2006)
- Willow Lane School receives Champions of the Environment award (09/25/2006)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish beds closed (09/20/2006)
- DHEC’s All-Health Team concept wins national award (09/18/2006)
- “Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day” Sept. 19 (09/18/2006)
- Swimming advisory lifted for Fripp Island (09/15/2006)
- Swimming advisory issued for Fripp Island (09/15/2006)
- Residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate pets (09/13/2006)
- DHEC’s Beaufort County Public Health Department temporarily closed (09/13/2006)
- Richland County residents warned to avoid wild or stray animals (09/07/2006)
- DHEC issues monthly report on West Nile virus findings (09/05/2006)
- ‘Patrick the Pack Rat’ program members tapped for All-Health Team (09/01/2006)
- DHEC urges awareness of blood cholesterol numbers (09/01/2006)
- Coast Weeks 2006 set (09/01/2006)
August 2006
- Chesterfield County residents warned to avoid wild or stray animals (08/31/2006)
- Dam, reservoir owners, operators should begin lowering water levels (08/30/2006)
- S.C. food service establishments cautioned about sales letter (08/30/2006)
- Coastal photography contest underway (08/30/2006)
- Appointments necessary for health department services in Lake City (08/29/2006)
- Eastern Equine encephalitis confirmed in Midlands horse (08/25/2006)
- Pandemic Flu Preparedness Exercises to be held in the Upstate (08/18/2006)
- Charleston County residents urged to avoid stray animals (08/17/2006)
- Brownfields workshop open to public participation (08/16/2006)
- DHEC unveils new features to help smokers Quit for Keeps (08/16/2006)
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet September 7 (08/14/2006)
- Region 6 director re-elected to national board (08/10/2006)
- DHEC issues monthly report on West Nile virus findings (08/04/2006)
- Residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate domestic animals (08/04/2006)
- York County resident exposed to rabies by bat (08/04/2006)
- South Carolina residents should shop for shellfish safely (08/01/2006)
- Midlands residents cautioned about ozone conditions (08/02/2006)
- Midlands residents cautioned about ozone conditions (08/01/2006)
July 2006
- SmartRide commuter service offer can help reduce ground-level ozone (07/31/2006)
- Saluda County residents warned to avoid wild animals (07/27/2006)
- Anderson County resident exposed to rabies by cat (07/27/2006)
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions (07/20/2006)
- EAC summit set (07/20/2006)
- Charleston County residents urged to avoid stray animals (07/20/2006)
- Upstate residents cautioned about ozone conditions (07/19/2006)
- Abbeville County residents urged to avoid wild animals (07/19/2006)
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions (07/18/2006)
- Spartanburg County residents urged to avoid wild animals (07/17/2006)
- Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel Meeting (07/17/2006)
- Richardson named permit liaison (07/14/2006)
- State’s first 2006 case of mosquito-borne illness confirmed (07/14/2006)
- Dukes named deputy commissioner for Health Regulation (07/12/2006)
- Florence County residents urged to avoid stray animals (07/12/2006)
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set (07/12/2006)
- Davis named Science and Policy Division head (07/06/2006)
- No West Nile virus found in S.C. so far this year (07/06/2006)
- S.C. 2004 infant death rate 9.3 (07/03/2006)
June 2006
- Swimming advisory lifted for Hilton Head (06/30/2006)
- Swimming advisory issued for Hilton Head (06/29/2006)
- Summer safety tips (06/29/2006)
- Guidance from Surgeon General’s report welcomed (06/28/2006)
- Charleston County residents warned to avoid wild animals (06/28/2006)
- Residents cautioned about ozone conditions (06/21/2006)
- Residents alerted about danger of rabies; advised to vaccinate domestic animals (06/19/2006)
- Anderson County residents urged to avoid stray animals (06/15/2006)
- National HIV Testing Day events set for June 27 (06/15/2006)
- James Island residents warned to avoid wild animals (06/14/2006)
- Free HIV testing offered (06/12/2006)
- Health Effects from Hydrogen Chloride (06/09/2006)
- South Carolina residents urged to avoid strays (06/06/2006)
- S.C. DHEC Board to meet June 8 - agenda link (pdf)
May 2006
- Obesity coalition meeting to focus on healthy communities (05/31/2006)
- DHEC introduces Septic Management Tool Kit CD for local governments (05/31/2006)
- Foodborne illness potential rises with the temperature (05/26/2006)
- Edgefield County residents warned to avoid stray animals (05/26/2006)
- DHEC to remove derelict and sunken vessels (05/24/2006)
- Dorchester County resident exposed to rabid raccoon (05/23/2006)
- Spartanburg County resident exposed to rabid fox (05/23/2006)
- Recent rabies death a reminder (05/22/2006)
- Pine Ridge, Barnwell and Simpsonville schools win Champion of the Environment (05/22/2006)
- Safe Kids board promotes safe swimming awareness (05/18/2006)
- Some Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed (05/15/2006)
- Coastal Zone Management Appellate Panel Meeting May 19, 2006 (05/15/2006)
- Some Georgetown shellfish beds reopen (05/12/2006)
- Richland County residents warned to avoid wild animals (05/12/2006)
- Dillon County parents can get free safety seat check (05/12/2006)
- Jenkins’ Creek shellfish beds reopened in Beaufort County (05/11/2006)
- Drinking Water Week proclaimed May 7 - 13 (05/08/2006)
- Anderson County residents warned to avoid wild animals (05/05/2006)
- Appointments necessary for health department services in Lee County (05/03/2006)
- All-Health Team 2006 student winners named (05/03/2006)
- Beaufort County shellfish area reopens (05/03/2006)
- S.C. DHEC Board to meet May 11 - agenda link (pdf)
- Cooper River SAMP Cultural Resources Subgroup to meet May 18 (05/02/2006)
- Champions of the Environment gathering set (05/02/2006)
- Reducing risk factors, recognizing stroke symptoms saves lives (05/01/2006)
April 2006
- Statewide arthritis conference May 19 (04/28/2006)
- DHEC honors Physician of the Year (04/28/2006)
- Ground level ozone awareness week begins May 1 (04/28/2006)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas closed (04/27/2006)
- All-Health Team 2006 Awards Reception (04/26/2006)
- DHEC to recognize “Clean Marinas” (04/26/2006)
- Johns Island residents warned to avoid wild animals (04/24/2006)
- Some Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed (04/23/2006)
- “Fish Smart, Eat Smart” campaign updated for 2006 (04/20/2006)
- “Earth Today” program to air as part of Earth Week observance (04/20/2006)
- Lone Oak Elementary earns monthly Champions award (04/19/2006)
- Midwife council to meet, conduct oral exams (04/19/2006)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention for Edgefield County residents (04/19/2006)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention (04/19/2006)
- Oakview Elementary’s project earns Champions award (04/18/2006)
- ‘GoGirlGo’ garners Chisholm Ministries All-Health Team award (04/18/2006)
- Retired DHEC nursing director receives state's highest civilian honor (04/17/2006)
- Manchester Elementary’s ‘Fit for Life’ named to All-Health Team (04/14/2006)
- Fact Sheet about Group A Streptococcus (STREP) infections (04/13/2006)
- Marion County church a valuable partner in DHEC exercise program (04/13/2006)
- DHEC warns salmonella possible in chicks (04/12/2006)
- Mosquito spraying to begin in Sumter (04/11/2006)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas closed (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Beaufort County (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Trident area (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Horry County (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Aiken, Orangeburg counties (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Pee Dee (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Midlands, York County (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Upstate areas (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings offered in Clemson (04/10/2006)
- Oral, head and neck cancer screenings available (04/07/2006)
- Free smoke detectors available through public health departments (04/06/2006)
- DHEC’s residential smoke alarm program continues in Bamberg County (04/05/2006)
- Some Georgetown shellfish beds reopen (04/04/2006)
- Spring cleaning perfect time to reduce mosquito breeding grounds (04/04/2006)
- Annual State of the Beaches report issued (04/04/2006)
- DHEC’s Chesterfield County Home Health Services offers self-help course (04/04/2006)
March 2006
- April is National Minority Health Month (03/31/2006)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention (Camden) (03/30/06)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention (Bishopville) (03/29/2006)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention (Manning) (03/29/06)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention (Sumter) (03/29/2006)
- Charleston County receives Recycle Guys award (03/29/2006)
- Florence County pediatrician named DHEC Region 4 physician of the year (03/27/2006)
- Vaccination clinics offer rabies prevention (03/22/2006)
- DHEC nurses help fight disease many think is a thing of the past (03/22/2006)
- Some Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed (03/22/2006)
- Free vehicle maintenance check event to be held in Columbia (03/20/2006)
- Irmo High School’s project earns Champions award (03/20/2006)
- PLANT blooms into Champions award (03/20/2006)
- State observes World TB Day (03/20/2006)
- DHEC Region 7 announces new Freedom From Smoking class (03/16/2006)
- Summit to Promote Drug-Free Mothers and Babies to be held in Spartanburg (03/16/2006)
- Board approves two CON extensions (03/09/06)
- Rabies vaccination clinics set (03/09/06)
- Recycle Guys winners honored (03/07/2006)
- DHEC’s Region 4 to mark first ‘National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day’ (03/06/2006)
- York public health department offers foreign travel vaccination (03/03/2006)
- S.C. Prepares: Pandemic Influenza Summit gathers leaders for planning session (03/02/2006)
- DHEC Board Meeting Agenda link (teleconference) (03/02/2006)
- First ‘National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day’ events to be held March 10 (03/02/2006)
February 2006
- Cheraw parishioners move toward healthy living (02/27/2006)
- Some Georgetown, Beaufort shellfish beds closed (02/27/2006)
- Hand hygiene project wins All-Health spot for Richland County school (02/27/2006)
- Laurens County community warned of rabid animals (02/24/2006)
- DHEC's Region 4 to mark National Nutrition Month in March (02/22/2006)
- Obesity coalition meeting focuses on workplace health (02/22/2006)
- Chesterfield County school’s project earns Champions award (02/21/2006)
- Oyster restoration project wins for Port Royal school (02/21/2006)
- Gadsden Elementary’s ‘Blue Jay Steppers’ named to All-Health Team (02/21/2006)
- Some Beaufort County shellfish areas reopened (02/17/2006)
- DHEC Donna Bates Memorial Award to Midland Elementary School (02/13/2006)
- Board approves reclass of waters in Congaree National Park (02/10/2006)
- Spartanburg student wins for recycling commitment (02/10/2006)
- DHEC’s Dillon County diabetes education program recognized by American Diabetes Association (02/09/2006)
- ‘Making Every Day Earth Day’ theme for Champions competition (02/08/2006)
- DHEC’s Lee County Public Health Department announces new manager (02/07/2006)
- Renal Dialysis Advisory Council to meet March 2 (02/07/2006)
- DHEC encourages heart-healthy lifestyles for American Heart Month (02/03/2006)
- Rainfall forces Beaufort County shellfish bed closures (02/03/2006)
January 2006
- Governor Sanford Appoints Carolyn R. Boltin as Coastal Representative (01/27/2006)
- Free HIV testing offered Feb. 4 in Columbia (01/27/2006)
- National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day events schedule (01/26/2006)
- Hearing aid specialist application deadline set (01/26/2006)
- Low impact development conference to feature USC ‘green dorm’ (01/24/2006)
- Kershaw County school named to All-Health Team (01/23/2006)
- DHEC reminds horse owners to protect against rabies (01/19/2006)
- James Island residents warned to avoid stray animals (01/18/2006)
- Camp Burnt Gin accepting applications for campers and staff (01/12/2006)
- Board of Health and Environmental Control to meet Jan . 12 (pdf)
- Some Charleston County shellfish beds reopen (01/09/2006)
- Some Murrells Inlet shellfish beds closed (01/03/2006)
- Lead hazard awareness wins recognition for Calhoun school (01/03/2006)