Public Health Documents
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Public Health area publishes a variety of documents on health regulation, client services, preventive services, and public health preparedness.
Recent Submissions
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Que esperar durante un examen clinico de los senos
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure, printed in Spanish, explains what to expect during a breast exam. -
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure explains what to expect during a breast exam. -
El examen de papanicolau
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure, printed in Spanish, answers the questions: what is cervical cancer, what is a pap test, understanding your results, who is eligible for free pap testing. -
The pap test : what you need to know about cervical cancer screening
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure answers the questions: what is cervical cancer, what is a pap test, understanding your results, who is eligible for free pap testing. -
Are you ready for PrEP?
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03)This brochure explains pre-exposure prophylaxis -
Are you ready for PrEP?
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03)This card explains pre-exposure prophylaxis. -
Protect your child's smile from birth to age 3
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This document gives tips on dental care for infants from birth to 3 years old. Included are tips for a healthy mouth, how to make toothbrushing fun, keeping your preschooler's smile safe at home and at school and taking ... -
Una mamografia le podria salvar la vida
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure printed in Spanish answers the questions: why should I have a mammogram, how do I know if I need a mammogram, what is a mammogram, how is a mammogram done, what does a mammogram cost and where can I get a mammogram. -
A mammogram could save your life
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure answers the questions: why should I have a mammogram, how do I know if I need a mammogram, what is a mammogram, how is a mammogram done, what does a mammogram cost and where can I get a mammogram. -
Oral health : parent information, infants, toddlers, preschoolers
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This booklet contains information for parents that is developmentally appropriate. The sheets are easy to understand and can help parents take an active role in establishing and maintaining good oral health for their child. -
Information for health professionals about the do not resuscitate order
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This brochure explains the do-no-resuscitate order. -
South Carolina family planning clinic sites
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This map gives locations for family planning clinic sites in South Carolina. -
7th grade rule B 4 school
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)All South Carolina students are required to get the Tdap vaccine before starting 7th grade. Boys and girls are recommended to get 3 vaccines at age 11-12 years: Tdap, HPV and meningitis vaccines. -
Status of open community use in South Carolina 2017
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-02)In South Carolina 80.3% of adults did not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines in 2015. To build a culture of health, South Carolinians need access to safe, convenient, and free places for physical activity. ... -
Todo sobre la rabia
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This sheet, printed in Spanish, gives facts about rabies. -
Required and recommended prenatal screening for HIV and STDs for healthy mothers & babies
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03)Undiagnosed HIV and/or STD infection in pregnant women can lead to health issues for women, their fetuses or newly born children. Testing during pregnancy, labor and delivery can ensure that pregnant women receive the ... -
Become a food rescuer in the city of Columbia
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-02)This brochure explains the efforts of Columbia's Food Policy Committee's food rescue campaign. Volunteer food rescuers pick up excess healthy food from food donors and deliver it to local receiving agencies that serve ... -
How can you properly dispose of unwanted medicines?
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03)This paper shows locations of pharmacies and agencies that will dispose of unwanted medicines. It also gives directions on other ways of disposing of them. -
Family planning : preventive health services and solutions
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-03)South Carolina’s Family Planning Preventive Health provides high quality and confidential reproductive services to women, men and teens. You can receive quality health care at affordable rates. Your rate is based on a ... -
Tuberculosis in African Americans
(South Carolina State Library, 2018-04)This gives statistics on tuberculosis in African Americans as well as information about the disease.
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