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Beaufort SC’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Beaufort.
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Beaufort residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Beaufort, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.

The healthcare landscape across the Lowcountry 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 Beaufort and Beaufort.

HERE Beaufort covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Beaufort, SC. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Beaufort health, it’s HERE.

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Beaufort Health Alert — Current Advisory
Beaufort Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Beaufort. SC Department of Public Health recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at dph.sc.gov. Pollen counts may be elevated across the Lowcountry region; residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View SC Department of Public Health Air Quality Data →
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Health News

Health & Wellness News

Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Beaufort, SC — from Beaufort providers, regional health systems, and SC public health agencies.
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Provider Directory

Find Local Providers

Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Beaufort — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Beaufort are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via SC Department of Public Health →
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support

CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Lowcountry healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Beaufort.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Technical College of the Lowcountry — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Beaufort area professionals and students.
www.tcl.edu
University of South Carolina Beaufort — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Beaufort area professionals and students.
www.uscbeaufort.edu
South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium — Lowcountry Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Beaufort and surrounding Lowcountry counties.
www.scahec.net · (843) 792-4431
South Carolina Medical Association — Physician Wellness
SCMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “SC Physicians Support Line (national peer support for physicians)” confidential peer support program for South Carolina physicians.
www.scmedical.org · 1-888-409-0141 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Beaufort SC DSS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Beaufort residents.
dss.sc.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Lowcountry Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Beaufort and the Lowcountry region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · www.alz.org/sc
NAMI Beaufort
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Beaufort with virtual options available.
namisc.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Lowcountry
Dial 2-1-1 referral line connects Beaufort caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Beaufort.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid. The SC Department of Public Health “Find a Provider” tool at dph.sc.gov is also a useful resource for Beaufort. For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Beaufort offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients. Use the SC Department of Public Health provider search at dph.sc.gov or call Dial 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Lowcountry Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Beaufort holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s Dial 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Beaufort.
SC Department of Public Health publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at dph.sc.gov. Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment. For school-age illness alerts, check the Beaufort school district website or sign up for SC Department of Public Health Lowcountry alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Beaufort include dental benefits. Contact SC Insurance Counseling Assistance and Referrals for Elders (I-CARE / SC SHIP) (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-868-9095 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options. Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
South Carolina Area Health Education Consortium Lowcountry provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Technical College of the Lowcountry supports health professions education and CE seminars. Contact the South Carolina Medical Association (www.scmedical.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The South Carolina Medical Association offers a confidential “SC Physicians Support Line (national peer support for physicians)” peer support line at 1-888-409-0141 for physicians. NAMI Beaufort provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers. For shift workers across the area, United Way’s Dial 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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