DPH Announces ‘ArtAddiction’ Awards Ceremony in Partnership with Latin American Community Center
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC’s Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Change IS A Process,” has categories that include painting, drawing, […]
Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips for Cockfighting Incident in Felton
Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2023
The Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public’s help in providing any information regarding an illegal cockfighting ring in Felton. On Saturday, May 5, 2023, DAS responded to a report of cockfighting in progress in the 3000 Block of Sandtown Road, Felton. Upon arrival, an animal welfare officer found the fight in progress, with […]
21st Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo Set for June 20 in Dover
Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2023
The public is invited to the 21st Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo on June 20, 2023 at Delaware Technical Community College’s Terry Campus in Dover, Delaware. The free event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Del-One Conference Center, located at 100 Campus Drive. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long will speak at noon. The […]
Rabies Exposure Risk Increases As Community Cats & Wildlife Species Known to Transmit Virus Become More Active Outdoors
Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 22, 2023
During spring and summer, rabies, which is occasionally found in community cats and wildlife, is more likely to be transmitted to humans and pets due to our increase in outdoor activities. To avoid exposure to rabies, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises residents to take the proper precautions. Rabies is endemic in Delaware, meaning it occurs regularly within the […]
DPH Hosts Inaugural Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Focusing on the theme of ‘Improving Health Through Equity,’ this first-of-its-kind, in-person event offered participants opportunities to learn from national, regional and local leaders in achieving health equity. Participants also exchanged ideas and shared best practices to help end disparities throughout the state and empower healthier living for all Delawareans.
