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Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division for the Visually Impaired | Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | Division of Public Health | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NEW CASTLE (June 22, 2022) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced five leadership changes for the agency involving the Office of the Secretary and the Division of Public Health. The changes: Dava Newnam, who has served as Associate Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for DHSS, has […]




COVID-19 Vaccines For Children 6 Months to 5 Years Receives Federal Authorization; DE Vaccines to Begin Week of June 20

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2022

DOVER, DE (June 18, 2022) – Parents of children ages 6 months through 5 years old, will be able to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 starting the week of June 20, 2022, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). Vaccines for this youngest age group received final sign off for Emergency Use Authorization, from the Food […]




DPH Prepares for CDC to Authorize Vaccines for Children Under 5; Urges Safety During Event-Filled Weekend

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2022

DOVER, DE (June 17, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an overall decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalization since the previous monthly COVID-19 update released on May 21, 2022. While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are experiencing a decreasing trend, DPH encourages Delawareans to rely on trusted prevention actions to stay one step ahead of COVID-19 during this event-filled weekend that […]




Suspected Overdose Deaths for May in Delaware Set New Monthly High Total

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Delawareans struggling with substance use disorder can call DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s 24/7 Delaware Hope Line – a single point of contact where callers can connect to a variety of resources and information, including support from clinicians and peer specialists plus crisis assistance.




Stay Cool, Hydrated, And Informed to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

As temperatures soar into the high 80s this week and humidity rises, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans how to avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Secretary Magarik Announces Leadership Changes at Department of Health and Social Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division for the Visually Impaired | Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | Division of Public Health | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NEW CASTLE (June 22, 2022) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik today announced five leadership changes for the agency involving the Office of the Secretary and the Division of Public Health. The changes: Dava Newnam, who has served as Associate Deputy Cabinet Secretary and Chief Operating Officer for DHSS, has […]




COVID-19 Vaccines For Children 6 Months to 5 Years Receives Federal Authorization; DE Vaccines to Begin Week of June 20

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2022

DOVER, DE (June 18, 2022) – Parents of children ages 6 months through 5 years old, will be able to get their children vaccinated against COVID-19 starting the week of June 20, 2022, according to the Division of Public Health (DPH). Vaccines for this youngest age group received final sign off for Emergency Use Authorization, from the Food […]




DPH Prepares for CDC to Authorize Vaccines for Children Under 5; Urges Safety During Event-Filled Weekend

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, June 18, 2022

DOVER, DE (June 17, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an overall decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalization since the previous monthly COVID-19 update released on May 21, 2022. While COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths are experiencing a decreasing trend, DPH encourages Delawareans to rely on trusted prevention actions to stay one step ahead of COVID-19 during this event-filled weekend that […]




Suspected Overdose Deaths for May in Delaware Set New Monthly High Total

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Delawareans struggling with substance use disorder can call DHSS’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health’s 24/7 Delaware Hope Line – a single point of contact where callers can connect to a variety of resources and information, including support from clinicians and peer specialists plus crisis assistance.




Stay Cool, Hydrated, And Informed to Prevent Heat-Related Illness

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

As temperatures soar into the high 80s this week and humidity rises, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans how to avoid heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps.