DPH Observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will join health organizations and advocates around the globe to recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Sunday, March 24. This day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch’s groundbreaking discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is used to raise awareness and increase education about the threat of TB. DPH’s Tuberculosis Elimination and […]
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Gov. Carney Announce Further Child Care Investments and Initiatives
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
NEW CASTLE (March 19, 2024) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and Governor John Carney announced additional investments in child care for the upcoming year. Building on the Governor’s Recommended Budget, which proposes expanding eligibility for Purchase of Care to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and creating over 200 additional […]
Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Honorees to Be Recognized at April 4 Ceremony
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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. […]
