DHSS Releases Delaware’s Plan for Managing the Health Care Needs of Children with Medical Complexity
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
NEW CASTLE (May 30, 2018) – As a way to better support the needs of children with medical complexity and their families, the Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance this week released Delaware’s Plan for Managing the Health Care Needs of Children with Medical Complexity and announced that stakeholders will continue work to develop longer-term […]
Delaware Health Officials Issue Warning after 2 Deaths Involve Same Stamp on Packets of Heroin
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 29, 2018
NEW CASTLE (May 28, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker is warning people in active substance use in Delaware that two people have died from suspected overdoses in a 24-hour period that involve heroin packets with the same stamp. DHSS is not identifying the stamp so people […]
8 Young People, 6 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award during May 24 Ceremony
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
NEW CASTLE (May 15, 2018) – Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to eight young people and six groups during a May 24 ceremony in recognition of their service to Delaware. “Through their volunteer efforts, these young people are making a lasting impact on their communities and the lives of […]
Delaware Falls Four Spots in Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 State Health Scorecard; Secretary Walker Says Health Care Spending and Better Outcomes Must Be Aligned
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 4, 2018
NEW CASTLE (May 3, 2018) – Ranking in the bottom half of states in a variety of health measures, including adults who smoke, annual diabetes treatment testing, and adults who are obese, Delaware fell four spots in The Commonwealth Fund’s 2018 Scorecard on State Health System Performance released today. Delaware ranked 22nd among all the […]
Governor’s Welfare Employment Committee Honors Employers and Employees with 2018 TANF Employment Awards of Excellence
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Labor | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, April 26, 2018
DOVER (April 26, 2018) – The Governor’s Welfare Employment Committee announced the winners of its 2018 TANF Employment Awards of Excellence this week as it recognized 33 employers in Delaware who hire, train and maintain positive working relationships with employees who receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits, and 33 TANF clients who have […]