Division of Child Support Offices Statewide Will Be Closed Sept. 27
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 23, 2019
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 23, 2019) – Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) offices in all three counties will be closed Friday, Sept. 27, due to an in-service staff meeting. Child support customers who have in-person business are encouraged to come earlier in the week. Account information can be accessed 24/7 by calling the Automated […]
Falls Prevention Awareness Week Features Sept. 23 Screening for Newark Senior Center Members
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 20, 2019
To encourage Delawareans to support fall prevention strategies, Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed the week of September 22-28, 2019 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Delaware. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) designates the first day of the fall season as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, which is September 23 this year.
Treatment Access Center (TASC) in Wilmington to Host Sept. 20 Recovery Month Celebration
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2019
2019 Recovery MonthEvent includes recovery walk, treatment information, live performances and recovery stories WILMINGTON (Sept. 19, 2019) –The Treatment Access Center (TASC), the primary liaison between the Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) and the criminal justice system, will host its first event celebrating Recovery Month. Celebrating […]
Inaugural DSSC Cares Family Fun Day Oct. 26 in Wilmington
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2019
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 10, 2019) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) will host its inaugural DSSC Cares Family Fun Day at Herman Holloway Park/Compton Park in Wilmington from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26. In the case of rain, the event will be held at the […]
DPH Investigating Possible Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illnesses in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 9, 2019
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delaware residents that it is participating in a multi-state investigation into an outbreak of severe pulmonary disease reported across the country. As of today, 33 states, including Delaware, have reported possible cases of lung illnesses associated with use of e-cigarette products (e.g., devices, liquids, refill pods, and cartridges). While there are no confirmed cases in Delaware at this time, DPH is currently investigating three possible cases among Delaware residents.
