DHSS Receives Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Waiver from Federal Government
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
DHSS Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker says, “In the midst of the opioid crisis we are facing in Delaware and across the country, (these facilities) are another resource we can use to better serve our Medicaid clients in need of treatment for substance use disorder.” NEW CASTLE (Aug. 5, 2019) – The Department of Health […]
Medicaid MCOs Embrace YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 2, 2019
NEW CASTLE (Aug. 1, 2019) – As a way to improve the health of Delawareans who are covered by Medicaid, while potentially reducing overall health care spending, the Department of Health and Social Services’ two Medicaid managed care organizations are making the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program available to their members who meet eligibility criteria. The […]
Patients of NCCo Doctor Whose Medical License, Controlled Substance Registration Suspended Urged to Seek Ongoing Care
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of State | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 1, 2019
DOVER (Aug. 1, 2019) – On July 30, 2019, the medical license and controlled substance registration of Damon Cary, MD, were suspended temporarily by the Delaware Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline. The suspension was the result of a request made by the Delaware Attorney General’s Office following investigations into the prescribing and treatment practices […]
State, City Leaders Announce Group Violence Intervention (GVI) Project in Wilmington
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Correction | Department of Justice | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence WILMINGTON, Del. – State of Delaware social service agencies will partner with law enforcement to prevent gun violence in the City of Wilmington under a Group Violence Intervention (GVI) project announced by state and city leaders on Tuesday. Governor John Carney joined Wilmington […]
Milford Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty After Dog Dies From Excessive Heat Exposure, Tethering
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
fficers from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) arrested a Milford woman on Tuesday July 23, 2019, following the death of a dog that was tethered outside of a home during dangerously hot temperatures.
