Number of Flu Cases Drop but Season to Continue for Several Weeks
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 5, 2018
While flu in Delaware continues to be widespread, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces single-week flu numbers are finally starting to drop. There were 893 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases for the week ending February 24, a sharp decline from the record-setting 1,521 cases reported the previous week.
Governor Carney Recognizes State Social Workers
Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware Libraries | Department of State | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, March 1, 2018
Governor signs proclamation marking March as Social Work Month WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday recognized the role of Delaware’s social workers as he signed a proclamation marking Social Work Month. The Governor signed the proclamation during an event at the Wilmington Public Library, one of seven libraries statewide where since January social […]
Weekly Flu Cases Hit Record High Again; DPH Reports Five Additional Flu-Related Deaths
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018
Single-week totals for flu cases are again hitting record highs. For the week of February 11-18, 2018, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting 1,521 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases. The total number of flu cases for the season is now at 5,758, an all-time high since record-keeping began with the 2004-2005 season. These numbers only reflect only laboratory-confirmed flu cases and the actual number of flu cases in the community is likely much higher.
March 8 Medicare Roadshow in Delaware to Feature Information on New Medicare Card
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018
NEW CASTLE (Feb. 26, 2018) – Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers and others can find out more the new Medicare Card and other senior and consumer-focused topics and programs at the Medicare Roadshow, on Thursday, March 8, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Newark Senior Center, 200 Whitechapel Drive, Newark. The free event is being offered […]
Governor Carney Signs Executive Order on Health Care Spending
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Advisory group will advance health care benchmark initiative to reduce costs, improve outcomes WILMINGTON, Del. – Taking the next step in implementing a health care spending benchmark for Delaware, Governor John Carney has signed an executive order establishing the Health Care Delivery and Cost Advisory Group to provide feedback to the Secretary of the Department […]
