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Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Wilmington

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered a Wilmington woman to cease tattooing activities in her home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.




Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Coalition Against Gun Violence and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The legislation – similar […]




DPH Sets Annual Leg Hall Flu Clinic for Jan. 17, 2018 as Flu Cases Rise 48 Percent in One Week

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

The week ending Dec. 30, 2017, saw 142 confirmed flu cases, an increase of 48 percent over the previous week. The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing another opportunity for Delawareans to get the flu vaccine at its annual Legislative Hall flu clinic. The clinic, which is also open to the public, will be held Jan. 17, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.




Secretary Walker Announces Appointments of Directors for Divisions of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 10, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Walker announced two appointments of directors to lead the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. Elizabeth Romero, who formerly served as Senior Director for Health Improvement with the Association of State […]




In Face of Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings, Code Purple Being Declared Across Delaware to Shelter People in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 3, 2018) – With a blizzard warning for Sussex County beginning tonight into Thursday and a winter storm warning for Kent and New Castle counties, Code Purple is being declared across the state. Additional declarations are expected. Since most Code Purple sites use volunteers to manage operations, the activation and implementation vary […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Public Health Closes Unpermitted Home Tattoo Operation in Wilmington

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) ordered a Wilmington woman to cease tattooing activities in her home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code.




Governor Carney, Representative Bentz Announce Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Legislation would limit access to firearms for those considered a danger to themselves or others DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday joined Representative David Bentz, the Coalition Against Gun Violence and other members of the General Assembly in announcing the introduction of the Beau Biden Gun Violence Prevention Act. The legislation – similar […]




DPH Sets Annual Leg Hall Flu Clinic for Jan. 17, 2018 as Flu Cases Rise 48 Percent in One Week

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

The week ending Dec. 30, 2017, saw 142 confirmed flu cases, an increase of 48 percent over the previous week. The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing another opportunity for Delawareans to get the flu vaccine at its annual Legislative Hall flu clinic. The clinic, which is also open to the public, will be held Jan. 17, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.




Secretary Walker Announces Appointments of Directors for Divisions of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Services

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 10, 2018) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Walker announced two appointments of directors to lead the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services. Elizabeth Romero, who formerly served as Senior Director for Health Improvement with the Association of State […]




In Face of Blizzard and Winter Storm Warnings, Code Purple Being Declared Across Delaware to Shelter People in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Office of the Governor | Sussex County | Weather | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 3, 2018

NEW CASTLE (Jan. 3, 2018) – With a blizzard warning for Sussex County beginning tonight into Thursday and a winter storm warning for Kent and New Castle counties, Code Purple is being declared across the state. Additional declarations are expected. Since most Code Purple sites use volunteers to manage operations, the activation and implementation vary […]