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 | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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.
DPH Confirms Flu-Related Deaths During 2023-2024 Flu Season, Urges Public to Get Vaccinated
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Getting the annual flu vaccine is important for all people ages 6 months and older to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death that can result from the flu virus. Hospitalization and death from the flu can occur in previously healthy individuals, though persons with underlying health conditions are at significantly increased risk for serious outcomes.
Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding Individuals Facing Homelessness Related to Substance Use
Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, January 22, 2024
NEW CASTLE (January 22, 2024) – Today, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long and leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) along with partner community agencies led a community response briefing to provide the latest information regarding the state’s efforts to support individuals facing homelessness and housing instability related to substance use disorder. […]
Scheduled Closure of the Office of Vital Statistics in Dover for Renovations
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.
