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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


11 Young People, 5 Emerging Leaders, 4 Groups to receive Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at June 21 Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

NEW CASTLE (May 30, 2023) – Governor John Carney will present the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 11 individuals, four groups, and five emerging leaders during a June 21 ceremony to recognize their remarkable service to Delaware. These prestigious awards acknowledge the significant impact that young volunteers make in their communities, inspiring others […]




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.




DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recently held its 24th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by DPH. The twice-a-year event (April and October) aims to reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse and has resulted in 114,470 pounds of medication being collected in Delaware since 2010. […]




Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




Delaware Medicaid Annual Eligibility Renewals Underway 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Medicaid renewals began April 1;   Members should verify contact information with DHSS, watch for renewal information  The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal process for Medicaid and CHIP recipients as of April 1, 2023, as required by federal law. Annual renewals were not required from March […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


11 Young People, 5 Emerging Leaders, 4 Groups to receive Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award at June 21 Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2023

NEW CASTLE (May 30, 2023) – Governor John Carney will present the 2023 Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 11 individuals, four groups, and five emerging leaders during a June 21 ceremony to recognize their remarkable service to Delaware. These prestigious awards acknowledge the significant impact that young volunteers make in their communities, inspiring others […]




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.




DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recently held its 24th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by DPH. The twice-a-year event (April and October) aims to reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse and has resulted in 114,470 pounds of medication being collected in Delaware since 2010. […]




Delaware Kicks Off Older Americans Month with Proclamation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Monday, May 1, 2023

The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) celebrated the 60th anniversary of Older Americans Month with an event at the Wilmington Public Library on Monday. This year’s theme for Older Americans Month is “Aging Unbound,” which offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to […]




Delaware Medicaid Annual Eligibility Renewals Underway 

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance | Insurance Commissioner | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Medicaid renewals began April 1;   Members should verify contact information with DHSS, watch for renewal information  The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal process for Medicaid and CHIP recipients as of April 1, 2023, as required by federal law. Annual renewals were not required from March […]