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  Archives:  March 2017

Division of Public Health Using Technology to Help Physicians Fight Heart Disease And Lower Blood Pressure Among Delawareans

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017

One in three Americans has high blood pressure, and 48 percent of those who have it do not have it under control. In fact, more than one-third of people with hypertension are unaware they even have the condition. In 2015, over 255,000 Delawareans age 18 or older, suffered from high blood pressure, one of the primary factors that lead people to develop heart disease. These are dangerous situations since persons with high blood pressure are four times more likely to die from stroke, and three times more likely to die from heart disease. To battle this health crisis, the Division of Public Health and Quality Insights launched a project in 2016 to improve hypertension management for patients in 85 Delaware physician practices.



Hundreds to Gather March 23 in Dover for Annual Delaware Conference on Volunteerism

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017

DOVER (March 3, 2017) – Hundreds from the state’s nonprofit, government, business and civic sectors will gather March 23 at Dover Downs Hotel for the annual Delaware Conference on Volunteerism, the state’s leading conference for organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities through volunteerism. Presented by the Department of Health and Social Services’ […]



Delaware State Employees and their Family Members Honored at the National Arts Program Reception & Award Ceremony

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017

Thirty-four talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work exhibited at the sixth annual National Arts Program®: Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition reception and awards ceremony held on Saturday, March 4. Featured speakers included the Honorable Secretary of State, Jeffrey W. Bullock and Delaware Division of the Arts Director, Paul […]



Governor Carney Announces Re-Appointment of Judge Witham to Delaware Superior Court

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, March 4, 2017

Nomination must be approved by the Delaware Senate WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday announced his nomination to re-appoint Judge William L. Witham Jr. to the Delaware Superior Court, as Resident Judge for Kent County. The Delaware Senate must approve Judge Witham’s nomination. “Judge Witham has served the State of Delaware with distinction,” […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on Artificial Island Project Recommendations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on recommendations Friday from the PJM Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee: “This project, as currently financed, would place an unjust burden on Delaware residential and industrial ratepayers. Delaware businesses and families would see higher monthly electric bills, and receive next to nothing in return in the […]





  Archives:  March 2017

Division of Public Health Using Technology to Help Physicians Fight Heart Disease And Lower Blood Pressure Among Delawareans

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017

One in three Americans has high blood pressure, and 48 percent of those who have it do not have it under control. In fact, more than one-third of people with hypertension are unaware they even have the condition. In 2015, over 255,000 Delawareans age 18 or older, suffered from high blood pressure, one of the primary factors that lead people to develop heart disease. These are dangerous situations since persons with high blood pressure are four times more likely to die from stroke, and three times more likely to die from heart disease. To battle this health crisis, the Division of Public Health and Quality Insights launched a project in 2016 to improve hypertension management for patients in 85 Delaware physician practices.



Hundreds to Gather March 23 in Dover for Annual Delaware Conference on Volunteerism

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017

DOVER (March 3, 2017) – Hundreds from the state’s nonprofit, government, business and civic sectors will gather March 23 at Dover Downs Hotel for the annual Delaware Conference on Volunteerism, the state’s leading conference for organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities through volunteerism. Presented by the Department of Health and Social Services’ […]



Delaware State Employees and their Family Members Honored at the National Arts Program Reception & Award Ceremony

Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 6, 2017

Thirty-four talented state employees and their family members were recognized for their art work exhibited at the sixth annual National Arts Program®: Delaware State Employee Art Exhibition reception and awards ceremony held on Saturday, March 4. Featured speakers included the Honorable Secretary of State, Jeffrey W. Bullock and Delaware Division of the Arts Director, Paul […]



Governor Carney Announces Re-Appointment of Judge Witham to Delaware Superior Court

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Saturday, March 4, 2017

Nomination must be approved by the Delaware Senate WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Saturday announced his nomination to re-appoint Judge William L. Witham Jr. to the Delaware Superior Court, as Resident Judge for Kent County. The Delaware Senate must approve Judge Witham’s nomination. “Judge Witham has served the State of Delaware with distinction,” […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on Artificial Island Project Recommendations

Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, March 3, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney issued the following statement on recommendations Friday from the PJM Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee: “This project, as currently financed, would place an unjust burden on Delaware residential and industrial ratepayers. Delaware businesses and families would see higher monthly electric bills, and receive next to nothing in return in the […]