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DPH Confirms First Influenza Cases for 2017-2018 Flu Season

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 flu season. Six individuals have been diagnosed with the flu to date in October.




DHSS Seeks Public Comment by Nov. 13 on Health Care Spending Benchmark Draft Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 25, 2017) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services continues its work to adopt value-based payment reform strategies as part of the effort to establish a health care spending benchmark for the state and recently published a draft plan. Public comment is currently being sought on the plan, “Delaware’s Road […]




DHSS Awards Contract to Health Management Associates to Help Delaware Pursue Health Innovation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 26, 2017) – The Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded a contract to Health Management Associates to provide specialized expertise to advance efforts by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to transform the delivery of health care and improve health outcomes in Delaware, while lowering the growth rate of health […]




Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017

Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DPH Confirms First Influenza Cases for 2017-2018 Flu Season

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 flu season. Six individuals have been diagnosed with the flu to date in October.




DHSS Seeks Public Comment by Nov. 13 on Health Care Spending Benchmark Draft Plan

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 25, 2017) – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services continues its work to adopt value-based payment reform strategies as part of the effort to establish a health care spending benchmark for the state and recently published a draft plan. Public comment is currently being sought on the plan, “Delaware’s Road […]




DHSS Awards Contract to Health Management Associates to Help Delaware Pursue Health Innovation

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Oct. 26, 2017) – The Delaware Health Care Commission has awarded a contract to Health Management Associates to provide specialized expertise to advance efforts by the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) to transform the delivery of health care and improve health outcomes in Delaware, while lowering the growth rate of health […]




Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017

Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.




DPH Launches Middle School Pilot Program to Prevent Addiction and Violence

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 20, 2017

Today, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announced the launch of a life-skills pilot program at eight middle schools across Delaware to teach students the skills they need to prevent addiction, promote positive decision-making and reduce violence. DPH is partnering with the Department of Education to bring the Botvin LifeSkills® curriculum to the classroom.