Category “DHSS”
- CAI and Specialisterne Announce National Partnership to Employ Individuals with Autism into Technology JobsGovernor Markell was in attendance as CAI, a global Information Technology consulting, outsourcing and systems integration company announced a National Founding Partnership with Specialisterne to train and hire people who have autism, in technology roles.May 29, 2013
- Millsboro Inhalation and Biomonitoring Report finds air pollution coming into Delaware problematic; “Personal air,” indoor sources contributed most to toxic exposureUS Representative John Carney, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) announced the release today of The Millsboro Inhalation Exposure and Biomonitoring Study, Final Report. The report, sponsored by the Delaware Cancer Consortium and DNREC, and prepared by RTI International (RTI), was undertaken in response to residents’ concerns about cancer rates in the Millsboro area. May 29, 2013
- Delaware Cancer Mortality Rate Falls AgainThe Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced progress in the battle against cancer in the first state. The DHSS Cancer Incidence and Mortality report for the years 2005-2009 is the most comprehensive cancer data report in the state. April 30, 2013
- First Lady Carla Markell Will Mark Start of Delaware’s Week of Service with Volunteer Day at Brandywine State ParkFirst lady Carla Markell, Sen. Tom Carper and DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara came together at the Brandywine State Park Community Volunteer Day to kick-off Delaware’s Week of Service.April 22, 2013
- Governor Will Honor Delaware’s Outstanding Youth Volunteers at April 25 Ceremony in Dover19 individuals and groups will be honored by Governor Jack Markell at the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards on April 25 at Dover Downs Hotel.April 4, 2013
- DSHA Awarded $5.1 Million To Create Housing For The DisabledDelaware awarded $5.1 million to create and sustain 170 units of affordable housing over five years for persons with disabilities through the Section 811 Project Rental Assistance Demonstration Program. March 27, 2013
- Delaware Jumps 21 Slots In National Wellness RankingDelaware advanced 21 slots on the national Gallup Healthways Well-being Index from ranking 47 in 2011 to 26 in 2012.March 1, 2013
- Reminder: Deadline Feb. 15 to Nominate Young Volunteers for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service AwardsThe deadline for nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Awards is Friday, Feb. 15.February 13, 2013
- Enjoy Reading? Share The Love!Beginning February 1st, the Governor’s Office, Children's Department, the Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Libraries will begin using Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Flickr to launch a month-long donation effort to the children at the Terry Center.January 31, 2013
- Nominate Young Delaware Volunteers for the Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Awards; Nomination Deadline is Feb. 15Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Awards are now being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism.January 28, 2013
