Delaware Cancer Consortium Hosts 2024 Biennial Retreat
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On April 9, 150 Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) members gathered for their 2024 retreat for presentations by prominent local and national speakers, including four cancer survivors who shared their diagnosis, care, and experience living with cancer. The theme was Vision. Purpose. Action. Coming Together to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, aligning with DCC’s goal to implement culturally inclusive initiatives […]
DHSS Seeks Comment on State Plan on Aging at Public Hearings This Month
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, April 5, 2024
NEWARK – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) will seek public comment on its proposed State Plan on Aging for the period of October 2024 through September 2028. The State Plan has been developed to meet requirements under Title III and Title […]
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 […]
