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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Information on 2019 Novel Coronavirus from Division of Public Health

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020

With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials across the nation are increasing monitoring efforts to identify potential cases. The Division of Public Health (DPH) has posted information on its website https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph and we are sharing information about 2019-nCoV and our activities related to the outbreak.




Child Support Needs Updated Mailing Addresses to Ensure Transition for Recipients to New Debit Card

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Child Support Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 27, 2020) – Across Delaware, about 18,000 child support recipients receive their child support payments electronically loaded to a prepaid debit card. In January 2019, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) teamed up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support […]




DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




2020 LIFE Conference Offers Keynote from Self-Advocates

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

More than 500 people are expected to attend the 2020 LIFE Conference, the largest annual cross-disability conference in Delaware in support of people with disabilities and their families, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. The conference brings together people with disabilities, their families, advocates, providers, educators, legislators and government officials […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Information on 2019 Novel Coronavirus from Division of Public Health

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 30, 2020

With recent cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) reported in several countries including the U.S., health officials across the nation are increasing monitoring efforts to identify potential cases. The Division of Public Health (DPH) has posted information on its website https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph and we are sharing information about 2019-nCoV and our activities related to the outbreak.




Child Support Needs Updated Mailing Addresses to Ensure Transition for Recipients to New Debit Card

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Child Support Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 27, 2020) – Across Delaware, about 18,000 child support recipients receive their child support payments electronically loaded to a prepaid debit card. In January 2019, the Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) teamed up with U.S. Bank to issue a new prepaid debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®, for child support […]




DPH Announces Two Additional Flu-Related Deaths; Delawareans Should Follow Basic Tips to Stop Spread of Germs

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

DOVER – As the number of confirmed influenza cases in Delaware continues to rise, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing two recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2019-2020 season thus far to four. The most recent victim is a 29-year-old New Castle County man diagnosed with influenza B […]




DPH to Hold Public Workshop On Solicitation of Water Infrastructure Improvement Projects

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

DOVER – The Division of Public Health’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) will host a public workshop Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020, to present and discuss the Assistance for Small and Disadvantaged Communities Drinking Water Grant, authorized under the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The workshop begins at 9:00 a.m., and will be […]




2020 LIFE Conference Offers Keynote from Self-Advocates

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

More than 500 people are expected to attend the 2020 LIFE Conference, the largest annual cross-disability conference in Delaware in support of people with disabilities and their families, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Dover Downs Hotel and Conference Center. The conference brings together people with disabilities, their families, advocates, providers, educators, legislators and government officials […]