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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Potassium Iodide Distribution on October 24 in Townsend

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Delaware residents living within a 10-mile radius (also known as the Emergency Planning Zone or EPZ) of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. The free tablets will be distributed on Thursday, October 24, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Townsend Fire Company, 107 Main Street, Townsend, 19734. Phone: (302) 378-8111.




DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, October 14, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (Oct. 14, 2024) – Delaware’s cancer mortality rate continues to decline, according to the latest data from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Delaware and the U.S. saw their mortality rates go down by an average of 1.8% and 1.5%, respectively, between 2007 and 2021. In the 2024 report, which looked at the […]




Take Action to Avoid Accidents this Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Statewide Events

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (Sept. 16, 2024) – The Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention’s Falls Prevention Team asks Delawareans to reduce broken bones, head injuries, and disabilities by preventing falls. Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed Sep. 23 to 27, 2024 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week. A fall can impact a person’s mobility, functionality, and […]




DPH Invites Public Comment on 2023 Delaware Statewide Health Assessment

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and Delaware SHA/SHIP Partnership Coalition are seeking public input on the draft 2023 Delaware State Health Assessment (SHA), a statewide assessment identifying the primary health needs of Delawareans. The SHA is conducted every five years and will inform the co-creation of a State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) with […]




DHSS Observes National Suicide Prevention Month

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

DOVER – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and a coalition of partners will elevate awareness about Delaware 988 — the state’s suicide and crisis lifeline — and foster a supportive community environment for mental health during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. DHSS has organized a Week of Action as part of […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Potassium Iodide Distribution on October 24 in Townsend

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to Delaware residents living within a 10-mile radius (also known as the Emergency Planning Zone or EPZ) of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations. The free tablets will be distributed on Thursday, October 24, between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Townsend Fire Company, 107 Main Street, Townsend, 19734. Phone: (302) 378-8111.




DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, October 14, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (Oct. 14, 2024) – Delaware’s cancer mortality rate continues to decline, according to the latest data from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Delaware and the U.S. saw their mortality rates go down by an average of 1.8% and 1.5%, respectively, between 2007 and 2021. In the 2024 report, which looked at the […]




Take Action to Avoid Accidents this Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Statewide Events

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

DOVER, DEL. (Sept. 16, 2024) – The Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention’s Falls Prevention Team asks Delawareans to reduce broken bones, head injuries, and disabilities by preventing falls. Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed Sep. 23 to 27, 2024 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week. A fall can impact a person’s mobility, functionality, and […]




DPH Invites Public Comment on 2023 Delaware Statewide Health Assessment

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and Delaware SHA/SHIP Partnership Coalition are seeking public input on the draft 2023 Delaware State Health Assessment (SHA), a statewide assessment identifying the primary health needs of Delawareans. The SHA is conducted every five years and will inform the co-creation of a State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) with […]




DHSS Observes National Suicide Prevention Month

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 5, 2024

DOVER – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and a coalition of partners will elevate awareness about Delaware 988 — the state’s suicide and crisis lifeline — and foster a supportive community environment for mental health during September, National Suicide Prevention Month. DHSS has organized a Week of Action as part of […]