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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


DPH Shares Fall Meal Planning Tips and Resources

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017

Families are busy, trying to adjust to back-to-school routines and activities, and with some planning, healthy meals can quickly be on the table – or ready for when you’re on the go. The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing simple tips and online resources to make it easier to live a healthy lifestyle.




OAW Holds Large Animal Rescue Course in Harrington

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2017

The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) held a Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) course Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Graham-Cassidy Health Care Legislation in U.S. Senate

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy Health Care legislation in the U.S. Senate, which could cost Delaware more than $2 billion in federal funding reductions by 2026, cuts that would reduce access to quality health care and shift costs onto Delaware families and the state budget: […]




Sept. 22 Falls Prevention Program for Seniors Highlight of Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2017

DOVER – Falls among older adults are the leading cause for injury deaths and non-fatal injuries, including hip and brain injuries. Falls are painful and can be disabling, leading to drastic life changes and costing an average of $30,000 per fall injury in hospital expenses alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]




Division of Child Support Services Offices Will Be Closed Sept. 22

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 15, 2017) – The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) offices in all three counties will be closed on Friday, Sept. 22, due to an in-service staff meeting. Child support customers who have in-person business are encouraged to come earlier in the week. Account information can be accessed 24/7 by calling the […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DPH Shares Fall Meal Planning Tips and Resources

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017

Families are busy, trying to adjust to back-to-school routines and activities, and with some planning, healthy meals can quickly be on the table – or ready for when you’re on the go. The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing simple tips and online resources to make it easier to live a healthy lifestyle.




OAW Holds Large Animal Rescue Course in Harrington

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2017

The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) held a Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) course Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington.




Governor Carney’s Statement on Graham-Cassidy Health Care Legislation in U.S. Senate

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2017

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy Health Care legislation in the U.S. Senate, which could cost Delaware more than $2 billion in federal funding reductions by 2026, cuts that would reduce access to quality health care and shift costs onto Delaware families and the state budget: […]




Sept. 22 Falls Prevention Program for Seniors Highlight of Falls Prevention Awareness Week

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2017

DOVER – Falls among older adults are the leading cause for injury deaths and non-fatal injuries, including hip and brain injuries. Falls are painful and can be disabling, leading to drastic life changes and costing an average of $30,000 per fall injury in hospital expenses alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]




Division of Child Support Services Offices Will Be Closed Sept. 22

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2017

NEW CASTLE (Sept. 15, 2017) – The Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) offices in all three counties will be closed on Friday, Sept. 22, due to an in-service staff meeting. Child support customers who have in-person business are encouraged to come earlier in the week. Account information can be accessed 24/7 by calling the […]