Delaware Becomes the First State to Hold Statewide Lung Cancer Screening Event
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2023
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has partnered with hospitals and imaging facilities across Delaware to present National Lung Cancer Screening Day (NLCSD) as a statewide event. On Saturday, November 11, representatives from the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control within the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will be on-site at several imaging facilities. Delaware is the […]
Delaware Celebrates Health for All on One Health Day and Every Day
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, November 3, 2023
To recognize the interconnectedness between the health of people, animals and the environment we share, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) celebrates One Health Day on November 3, 2023. Today, we are awakening to the fact that without open discussions and mutual understanding, we are unable to solve issues such as climate change, pandemics […]
Treat Yourself to a Healthy and Safe Halloween
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 27, 2023
Halloween is hauntingly around the corner. While it is known for its fun, costumes and candy, Halloween can also be a little scary for parents and pet owners – but it doesn’t have to be! The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) offers health and safety tips for a safe and fun celebration this Halloween. “Creep” It Healthy with These Treats Halloween can be a fun and exciting holiday […]
DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for Delaware is October 28th
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Delaware will hold its 25th National DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sharps disposals for needle disposal will be available at select locations, as well as overdose response education with free Narcan available at […]
DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 16, 2023
According to the latest cancer data from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware’s mortality rate continues to decline. Between 2006 and 2020, mortality rates for all-site cancer decreased an average of 1.8% per year in Delaware and decreased an average of 1.7% per year in the U.S. Delaware’s current ranking […]
