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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Public Input on Department’s Strategic Planning Initiative

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 3, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 3, 2019) – After months of inventory analysis, stakeholder and employee online surveys and internal and external focus group interviews, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking public input on draft goals and objectives as part of its ongoing strategic planning initiative. The Department has posted the foundation of […]




DHSS Partners with Google, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Bring Online Resources to Delaware Families

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019

WILMINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Google have launched a first-in-the-nation partnership to bring needed resources to Delaware families looking for help online for a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. DHSS will work with Partnership and Google to identify communication […]




Healthy Lifestyle Habits Now May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Later

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2019

As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges Delawareans to make lifestyle adjustments to help reduce their risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia.




DHSS Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Seeks Donors to Provide Gifts for Delaware Children, Families and Seniors in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The Department of Health and Social Services’ Adopt-A-Family Holiday program is seeking donors to help make this holiday season a happier one for thousands of children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors in need across Delaware.




DPH Announces New Health Indicators Added to My Healthy Community Data Portal

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Division of Public Health announced updates to its My Healthy Community data portal. DPH launched My Healthy Community earlier this year to allow Delawareans to access information about the overall health of their communities.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Department of Health and Social Services Seeks Public Input on Department’s Strategic Planning Initiative

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 3, 2019

NEW CASTLE (Dec. 3, 2019) – After months of inventory analysis, stakeholder and employee online surveys and internal and external focus group interviews, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is seeking public input on draft goals and objectives as part of its ongoing strategic planning initiative. The Department has posted the foundation of […]




DHSS Partners with Google, Partnership for Drug-Free Kids to Bring Online Resources to Delaware Families

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 21, 2019

WILMINGTON (Nov. 21, 2019) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Partnership for Drug-Free Kids and Google have launched a first-in-the-nation partnership to bring needed resources to Delaware families looking for help online for a loved one struggling with substance use disorder. DHSS will work with Partnership and Google to identify communication […]




Healthy Lifestyle Habits Now May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Later

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2019

As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges Delawareans to make lifestyle adjustments to help reduce their risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia.




DHSS Adopt-A-Family Holiday Program Seeks Donors to Provide Gifts for Delaware Children, Families and Seniors in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

The Department of Health and Social Services’ Adopt-A-Family Holiday program is seeking donors to help make this holiday season a happier one for thousands of children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors in need across Delaware.




DPH Announces New Health Indicators Added to My Healthy Community Data Portal

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2019

The Division of Public Health announced updates to its My Healthy Community data portal. DPH launched My Healthy Community earlier this year to allow Delawareans to access information about the overall health of their communities.