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Delaware Cancer Mortality Drops Again; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017

Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade, say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1999-2003 to 2009-2013, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 15 percent, an improvement that was slightly higher than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).



Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

NEW CASTLE (July 3, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 11. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities. “Thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in their […]



Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS’ Summer EBT Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services’ Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]



Don’t Get Sick from Your Holiday Picnic

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

DOVER — Summer months mean picnics, days at the beach, camping, and road trips. But as temperatures continue to rise, so do your chances of contracting a foodborne illness if you do not properly handle and sanitize your food. The Division of Public (DPH) Health Office of Food Protection encourages Delawareans to be mindful of […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on the Senate GOP Healthcare Bill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney released on Tuesday the following statement on the U.S. Senate Republicans’ healthcare plan: “The Senate Republican healthcare bill would lead to thousands of Delawareans losing their health insurance and cause premiums to rise dramatically for older Delawareans. It would force the state’s Medicaid program to reduce or eliminate coverage […]






  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Delaware Cancer Mortality Drops Again; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 10, 2017

Cancer screening and early detection have contributed to a continuing decline in Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rate over the past decade, say Delaware Public Health officials. From 1999-2003 to 2009-2013, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 15 percent, an improvement that was slightly higher than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).



Nominations Open for Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, July 3, 2017

NEW CASTLE (July 3, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, Aug. 11. These awards recognize the important contributions Delaware’s volunteers, 18 and older, make to their communities. “Thousands of Delawareans give their time and effort each year, volunteering in their […]



Food Benefits for 25,000 Students Being Mailed to Delaware Families through DHSS’ Summer EBT Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Education | Date Posted: Friday, June 30, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 29, 2017) – Electronic benefit cards with access to food benefits are arriving for 25,000 students through the Department of Health and Social Services’ Summer EBT Program. The program offers a way to support families in ensuring that their children have dependable access to food during the summer months. The Summer EBT […]



Don’t Get Sick from Your Holiday Picnic

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017

DOVER — Summer months mean picnics, days at the beach, camping, and road trips. But as temperatures continue to rise, so do your chances of contracting a foodborne illness if you do not properly handle and sanitize your food. The Division of Public (DPH) Health Office of Food Protection encourages Delawareans to be mindful of […]



Governor Carney’s Statement on the Senate GOP Healthcare Bill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 27, 2017

DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney released on Tuesday the following statement on the U.S. Senate Republicans’ healthcare plan: “The Senate Republican healthcare bill would lead to thousands of Delawareans losing their health insurance and cause premiums to rise dramatically for older Delawareans. It would force the state’s Medicaid program to reduce or eliminate coverage […]