The Structure, Responsibilities & Programs of ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

This paper gives information concerning the bureaus under Environmental Affairs in the Department of Health and Environmental Control. It also describes key environmental programs.

HAVE A FUN AND SAFE SUMMER! : PROTECT YOURSELF from MOSQUITO BITES

This sheet tells how to prevent mosquito bites such as: Night or day, be prepared ; Use insect repellent ; Wear protective clothes ; Mosquito-proof your home.

¡QUE TENGA UN VERANO DIVERTIDO Y SEGURO! : PROTÉJASE de las PICADURAS DE MOSQUITOS

This sheet, printed in Spanish, tells how to prevent mosquito bites such as: Night or day, be prepared ; Use insect repellent ; Wear protective clothes ; Mosquito-proof your home.

liven up your meals with vegetables and fruits : 10 tips to improve your meals with vegetables and fruits

Discover the many benefits of adding vegetables and fruits to your meals. They are low in fat and calories, while providing fiber and other key nutrients. Most Americans should eat more than 3 cups—and for some, up to 6 cups—of vegetables and fruits each day. Vegetables and fruits don’t just add nutrition to meals. They can also add color, flavor, and texture. Explore these creative ways to bring healthy foods to your table.

make half your grains whole : 10 tips to help you eat whole grains

Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples. Grains are divided into two subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel—the bran, germ, and endosperm. People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases

smart shopping for veggies and fruits : 10 tips for affordable vegetables and fruits

It is possible to fit vegetables and fruits into any budget. Making nutritious choices does not have to hurt your wallet. Getting enough of these foods promotes health and can reduce your risk of certain diseases. There are many low-cost ways to meet your fruit and vegetable needs. This sheet lists some of them.

Backflow prevention certification workshop information and materials

The information enclosed in this booklet consists of memos, policy statements and other pertinent information to guide you in the establishment of a backflow prevention program.

Improving patient outcomes

The Bureau of Community Health and Chronic Disease Prevention developed the following list of programs that are available to support health improvement. The programs fall under the headings: aging, cancer, cultural competency, diabetes, hypertension, healthy food and tobacco use.

Mosquito Vectors of Zika Virus and Their Control

This powerpoint presentation describes the way that Zika is spread by mosquitoes. It shows places that mosquitoes breed, ways to control their breeding, establishing a mosquito control program and shows various mosquito repellents.

Poor quality specimens delay detection of blood disorders in newborns

This sheet describes the right way to take a blood sample from a newborn infant.

SC information letter #16-6

Code Section 12-36-2120(57) provides for an annual three-day sales tax holiday for sales taking place from 12:01 a.m. on the first Friday in August and ending at midnight on the following Sunday. Accordingly, the 2016 sales tax holiday weekend will begin Friday, August 5, 2016 at 12:01 a.m. and end Sunday, August 7, 2016 at midnight. A partial list of exempted items is included.

SC INFORMATION LETTER #16-7

For fiscal year 2016-2017 (July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017), Budget Provisos 93.7 and 117.86 direct the Revenue Department to reduce the rate of interest paid on eligible refunds by a total of three percentage points. The interest rate to be applied to underpayments and overpayments of taxes is listed.

Medicaid bulletin #16-012

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services publishes Medicaid Bulletins to clarify existing policies or explain new policies of the Medicaid program.

Medicaid bulletin #16-013

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services publishes Medicaid Bulletins to clarify existing policies or explain new policies of the Medicaid program.

Executive order no. 2016-13

This executive order by Governor Nikki R. Haley establishes the South Carolina Community Development Block Grant Steering Committee to advise the South Carolina Department of Commerce on the development of the South Carolina State Action Plan and oversee its implementation for the disbursement of the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Relief funds due to the historic flooding in October of 2015, leading to widespread damage to homes across the state