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Yesterday at 5:55 PM  State health officials say three patients have developed hepatitis B after receiving medical injections at a North Charleston clinic.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  South Carolina health officials are held their first of four public meetings to hear what foods should be removed from the list of eligible items for people on food stamps.

Friday, March 15, 2013  The deadline is here for applications to a contest that state health officials hope will encourage kids to stay active and healthy.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Encouraging young children to be active and eat healthy foods are parts of a new initiative for South Carolina's daycare centers.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  South Carolina health officials are marking the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a series of events.

Monday, January 14, 2013  A state lawmaker is proposing that state health officials offer the HPV vaccine and educational material to seventh graders in South Carolina

Monday, November 19, 2012  The state's Medicaid agency and largest health insurance company will no longer pay for women to give birth early for reasons of convenience.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Authorities say a Cassatt man is in custody after fathering a child with a 14-year-old girl.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the first case of fungal meningitis in South Carolina Thursday.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  State health officials say three people have now died in South Carolina from the West Nile virus.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Health officials say one clinic in South Carolina received a batch of drugs used for steroid shots that have been linked to a rare form of meningitis.

Friday, September 28, 2012  South Carolina health officials are hoping to raise awareness of efforts to wipe out rabies.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  South Carolina health and environmental officials have found elevated levels of arsenic and lead at a Columbia asphalt plant site.

Friday, March 23, 2012  A Richland County man has become the first person in South Carolina to die from influenza this season.