Clinton SC Health News
Clinton residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Laurens, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Upstate region is shaped by SC public health priorities, Effective July 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) was divided into two separate cabinet agencies under Act 60 (formerly Senate Bill 399): the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH, dph.sc.gov), which assumed all public health and healthcare quality programs, and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES, des.sc.gov), which assumed all environmental programs. DHEC's retail food program and milk and dairy lab transferred to the SC Department of Agriculture. The former DHEC Board was abolished.. SC Department of Public Health and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Clinton and Laurens.
HERE Clinton covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Clinton, SC. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Clinton health, it’s HERE.
Health & Wellness News
Health News You Can Use
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Balance of Nature
Whole-food fruits & vegetables in capsule form. Real produce. No synthetic vitamins. No fillers. Supporting families in Clinton and across the country taking charge of their daily nutrition.
- 31 Fruits & Veggies
- Whole-Food Sourced
- No Synthetics
- Money-Back Guarantee
Your Brand Here
Reach health-conscious readers in Clinton. Ideal for supplements, fitness brands, telehealth, and wellness services.
Claim This Spot →Find Local Providers
Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
Frequently Asked Questions
HEALTH NEWS NEAR CLINTON SC
Latest Clinton Health News
SNAP Can No Longer Buy Candy, Sugary Drinks in SC
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Shoppers who pay with SNAP benefits in South Carolina will find a shorter list of eligible items at the register beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, when…
Rabid Bat in Piedmont Exposes One Person, Health Officials Say
PIEDMONT, S.C. — One person was referred for medical care after contact with a bat that later tested positive for rabies in the Greenville County part of Piedmont,…
Greenville County EMS Points Flu Season Callers to PATHS Care
GREENVILLE, S.C. — As flu cases begin to drive up call volume, Greenville County EMS wants residents to know that a 911 call does not always mean a…
Free Cyber Defense Pilot Targets SC Rural Hospitals
NEWBERRY, S.C. — South Carolina rural hospitals are the testing ground for a new six-month federal and state pilot that will give them cybersecurity help from major technology…
France Confirms First Human Case of Livestock Virus Shamonda
LYON, France — Health officials in France have confirmed the first known human infection with Shamonda, a virus that until this year had only been documented in animals,…
Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 9,600 Cases
KINSHASA, Congo — The Ebola outbreak centered in Congo keeps widening, with confirmed cases now above 9,600 and the disease reaching an eighth Congolese province as well as…
SC Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday, Oct. 24
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolinians with old or unneeded prescriptions in the medicine cabinet will have a free, no-questions way to get rid of them on Saturday, Oct.…
SC Health Officials Track Rise in Shigellosis Cases
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina health officials said Friday that reported shigellosis cases are running ahead of last year, with 165 infections counted so far compared with 135…
Second-hand smoke reached 2.7 billion in 2023
An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide, including 767 million children under age 15, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, and that exposure contributed to about 1.66 million…
FDA withdraws Krazati Erbitux colorectal approval
The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn the accelerated approval of Krazati (adagrasib) in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab) for adults with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal…
Abbott TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, a device that combines pulsed-field ablation and radiofrequency energy in a single catheter to treat…
FDA approves Etcamah for ESR1 breast cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on September 4, 2026 granted accelerated approval to Etcamah (camizestrant) in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for adults with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced…
