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Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Honorees to Be Recognized at April 4 Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Featured Posts | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 18, 2024

NEW CASTLE – Governor John Carney will present the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards to 17 individuals, six groups, seven emerging youth leaders, and one corporation during an April 4 ceremony to recognize their exceptional volunteer service. The ceremony, to be held at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, will celebrate significant contributions to communities […]




DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




DHSS and DHCC Launch Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW CASTLE (February 12, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Health Care Commission have launched the Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard to further support the State’s efforts to improve health care quality for all residents, while simultaneously working to monitor and reduce the economic burden of health care spending. […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]




Delaware Office of Animal Welfare Rescues 76 Animals from Felton Home

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) received a call from Delaware State Police about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal welfare officers arrived at the home to investigate, discovering 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Honorees to Be Recognized at April 4 Ceremony

Delaware Health and Social Services | Featured Posts | Governor John Carney | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 18, 2024

NEW CASTLE – Governor John Carney will present the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards to 17 individuals, six groups, seven emerging youth leaders, and one corporation during an April 4 ceremony to recognize their exceptional volunteer service. The ceremony, to be held at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover, will celebrate significant contributions to communities […]




DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




DHSS and DHCC Launch Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 12, 2024

NEW CASTLE (February 12, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Delaware Health Care Commission have launched the Benchmark Trend Report Dashboard to further support the State’s efforts to improve health care quality for all residents, while simultaneously working to monitor and reduce the economic burden of health care spending. […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]




Delaware Office of Animal Welfare Rescues 76 Animals from Felton Home

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) received a call from Delaware State Police about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal welfare officers arrived at the home to investigate, discovering 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions.