DPH to Distribute Overdose Reversing Medication Naloxone March 9, 2019 in Georgetown
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019
GEORGETOWN (March 1, 2019) – In an effort to reduce the number of individuals dying from drug overdoses in Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold Community Naloxone Distribution events in each county throughout the month of March. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the general public from 10 a.m. […]
Flu Deaths Continue to Rise in Delaware; DPH Reminds Residents to Protect Themselves
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019
DOVER (March 1, 2019) — Although the overall number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases in Delaware this flu season remains lower than the total number of cases reported at the same time last year, the number of flu-related deaths has continued to increase during the 2018-2019 flu season. As of February 16, 2019, the most recent […]
DPH to distribute overdose reversing medication naloxone March 2, 2019 at AtTack Addiction 5K
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 13, 2019
NEW CASTLE (Feb. 13, 2019) – In an effort to reduce the number of individuals overdosing, and dying from drug overdoses in Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the Community Naloxone Distribution Initiative. DPH will distribute free naloxone kits to members of the general public, at events in each county in March. […]
Delaware Events to Mark World AIDS Day Dec. 1, 2018
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, November 30, 2018
DOVER (Nov. 29, 2018) — December 1, 2018, marks the 30th annual World AIDS Day. For three decades, this day has united people around the world in the fight against Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and AIDS. World AIDS Day encourages support for those living with HIV and remembrance for those who have died of AIDS-related […]
Flu Season Update: Flu Activity in Delaware Remains Low. Officials Continue to Recommend Flu Vaccination
Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, November 9, 2018
DOVER — After the first full month of the 2018-2019 flu season, flu activity in Delaware remains low. There have been 42 laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in the state since the season started on September 30. The largest number of cases, 20, have been reported in Kent County, comprising 47.6 percent of all cases. New […]
