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- Delaware Cancer Mortality Rate Falls Again The 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 Park First 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 Dover 19 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 Disabled Delaware 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 Ranking Delaware 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 Awards The 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. 15 Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Awards are now being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism.January 28, 2013
- Governor Markell & DHSS join DE's Congressional Delegation to announce grant to support health insurance marketplaces Today, Delaware Governor Jack Markell, Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf, along with Delaware's Congressional Delegation of U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative John Carney (all D-Del.) announced a $8,536,543 Exchange Establishment Grant award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. January 18, 2013
- During Statewide Food Drive, DHSS Seeks Public’s Donations to Restock Emergency Food Closets at State Service Centers The Department of Health and Social Services, along with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, are joining forces to replenish food closets at the 15 state service centers. January 9, 2013
- 31 Days to a Healthier You: A Delaware Social Media Campaign;Small Steps Can Lead to Big Rewards for Your Health The Governor's Office, the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the YMCA of Delaware will kick off a social media campaign on Jan. 1 called “31 Days to a Healthier You.” December 28, 2012
- As Part of the Governor’s Week of Service, DHSS, VolunteerDelaware.org and Blood Bank to Collaborate on MLK Day Hero Blood Drive In tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of service, Governor Markell is helping to collaborate a statewide blood drive January 11-21.December 27, 2012
- Markells Urge Delawareans to Join Governor’s Week of Service Jan. 11-21 Governor Markell's Week of Service is January 11-21, 2013.December 11, 2012
- Growing Need in the Community for Adopt-A-Family Donors; Can You Help Making the Holidays Special for Delaware’s Children and Seniors? Delaware's Adopt-A-Family Program will allow hundreds of children to have a happy holiday season.November 30, 2012
- Delaware Increases Early Childhood Providers Offering Quality-Rated Child Care Programs Governor Markell and Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn recognized the achievements of early childhood providers enrolled in the Delaware Stars for Early Success program. November 28, 2012