Delaware Health Officials Issue Warning for Sussex County after Suspected Overdoses
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
NEW CASTLE (July 18, 2018) – With more than half of the deaths from suspected overdoses occurring in Sussex County so far this month, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker is urging the community to be aware of the uptick and also is warning people in active substance use […]
DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces year’s first finding of West Nile virus in wild birds
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2018
The DNREC Mosquito Control Section, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health and Department of Agriculture, has announced the first detection this year of West Nile virus in wild birds, indicating the recurrence of this mosquito-borne disease in Delaware.
Delaware Cancer Mortality Continues to Decrease; Public Health Releases Annual Cancer Report
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2018
Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rates, say Delaware public health officials. From 2000-2004 to 2010-2014, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 12 percent, an impressive improvement though slightly lower than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).
DPH Provides Fourth of July Food and Pet Safety Tips
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends that residents take steps to keep family, friends, and pets safe during Fourth of July gatherings.
DPH Advises Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures This Week
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, July 2, 2018
As many Delawareans head outside for Fourth of July festivities, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat early this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s through Tuesday, with the heat index values as high as 105 degrees.
