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Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024
DPH to Kick Off Child Passenger Safety Week with Car Seat Check Events
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Sept. 12, 2024COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of Child Passenger Safety Week (Sept. 15-21), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is emphasizing the critical importance of proper car seat use and hosting a series of educational events.
Every year, thousands of children across the country are severely injured or killed in car crashes. Many of these tragedies can be prevented with the correct use of car seats, booster seats and seat belts.
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Wednesday, Sep 11, 2024
Residential Care Committee to Meet Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
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DPH Awarded DOJ Grant to Assist People Affected by Sexual Assault
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Sept. 11, 2024COLUMBIA, S.C. – A federal grant worth $925,389 was recently awarded to the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) to continue the agency’s collaborative efforts with stakeholders across the state to provide services for people who have experienced sexual assault. The funds also will allow DPH to increase awareness about sexual violence in underserved communities.
Events
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The following is a list of seat check events taking place in South Carolina, in or around Child Passenger Safety Week. At the car seat check events there will be a Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician available to help parents and caregivers ensure their car seat is properly installed and used correctly for the child’s age, height and weight.