As the public health agency for the State of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s (DPH) mission is to protect, promote, and improve the health and well-being of everyone in South Carolina. With more than 2,900 employees working in approximately 90 locations across the state, DPH instills 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.