Statewide public-health alerts: Spartanburg measles outbreak, formula recall, parent-health bill, USC CHIRP men's health, free naloxone kits/Cychlorphine, new DPH complaint portal — implications for Sumter
Key Questions
What is the status of the Spartanburg measles outbreak?
South Carolina reports 997 measles cases, with no new cases since March 17, 2026. Quarantines are expected to lift around April 26.
What is the new DPH complaint portal for?
The South Carolina Department of Public Health launched an online portal for reporting issues at healthcare facilities like nursing homes and tattoo parlors. It simplifies complaints for residents.
What public health resources are available?
Free naloxone kits are available at DPH clinics due to Cychlorphine risks. ByHeart formula recall and parent-health bill H862 have also passed committee.
997 measles cases, no new since Mar17; quarantine ~Apr26. ByHeart recall. Bill862 passed comm. CHIRP. Free naloxone at DPH clinics. New online portal for health facility complaints (nursing homes/tattoos). Cychlorphine opioid risks. Healthcare jobs; Sumter grants/kids; VA/Shaw.