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  Archives:  May 2017

Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by Scheduling an Eye Exam

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2017

NEW CASTLE (May 9, 2017) – When it comes to overall health, patients regularly visit a primary care physician or pediatrician. Regular eye exams are just as important to protect sight and screen for eye disorders and other diseases. According to Prevent Blindness, both the prevalence and cost of vision problems are set to grow […]




Governor Carney Announces State Employee Awards

Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Dover– Governor John Carney today recognized and celebrated the efforts of the 2017 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, winner and finalists of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award and winners of the Governor’s Award for Heroism. The award winners and nominees were recognized for their exemplary efforts in service […]




DPH Announces Potential Young Child Death From Flu

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Even as flu season in Delaware is winding down, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing a potential flu-related death to a child under the age of 2. If confirmed, that would bring the total number of flu-related fatalities for the 2016-2017 flu season to 15. The child passed away near the end of April. To protect the privacy of the child and the family no further information about the child will be released.




Governor Carney Declares May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week in Delaware

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Governor Carney visited with teachers at Hartly Elementary School on Monday HARTLY, Del. – Governor John Carney visited with teachers and students at Hartly Elementary School on Monday, and declared May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week across Delaware. Governor Carney issued the following statement and encouraged all Delawareans to join him in personally expressing appreciation […]




Former High School Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Also, Medicaid Fraud unit prosecutes two health care workers in separate cases. The former athletic director at McKean High School in the Red Clay School District, Brian Budd, 34, of Columbus, NJ, has pled guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child. In July 2016, Budd solicited a 16-year-old student to allow him to engage in […]






  Archives:  May 2017

Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by Scheduling an Eye Exam

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2017

NEW CASTLE (May 9, 2017) – When it comes to overall health, patients regularly visit a primary care physician or pediatrician. Regular eye exams are just as important to protect sight and screen for eye disorders and other diseases. According to Prevent Blindness, both the prevalence and cost of vision problems are set to grow […]




Governor Carney Announces State Employee Awards

Governor John Carney | Office of Management and Budget | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Dover– Governor John Carney today recognized and celebrated the efforts of the 2017 recipients of the Delaware Award for Excellence and Commitment in State Service, winner and finalists of the Governor’s Team Excellence Award and winners of the Governor’s Award for Heroism. The award winners and nominees were recognized for their exemplary efforts in service […]




DPH Announces Potential Young Child Death From Flu

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Even as flu season in Delaware is winding down, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing a potential flu-related death to a child under the age of 2. If confirmed, that would bring the total number of flu-related fatalities for the 2016-2017 flu season to 15. The child passed away near the end of April. To protect the privacy of the child and the family no further information about the child will be released.




Governor Carney Declares May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week in Delaware

Department of Education | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Governor Carney visited with teachers at Hartly Elementary School on Monday HARTLY, Del. – Governor John Carney visited with teachers and students at Hartly Elementary School on Monday, and declared May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week across Delaware. Governor Carney issued the following statement and encouraged all Delawareans to join him in personally expressing appreciation […]




Former High School Employee Pleads Guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child

Criminal Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Fraud | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017

Also, Medicaid Fraud unit prosecutes two health care workers in separate cases. The former athletic director at McKean High School in the Red Clay School District, Brian Budd, 34, of Columbus, NJ, has pled guilty to Sexual Solicitation of a Child. In July 2016, Budd solicited a 16-year-old student to allow him to engage in […]