Listen to this page using ReadSpeaker

Delaware News



  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


DPH Encourages Residents to Make a Heat Safety Plan, Including One for Pets, As Temperatures Soar

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 12, 2017

Though the official start of summer is still a week away, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity to encourage residents to prepare for days of extreme heat as temperatures start to go up. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New Castle County for Tuesday and all three counties are under an Air Quality Alert on Monday.




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]




Almost 600 Child Support Client Cards Used at Kmart May Have Been Compromised; New Cards Being Issued

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 7, 2017) – Approximately 592 Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) clients who used their First State Family Card at a Kmart may have had the card number compromised, the Division learned Tuesday, June 6. Information on the Kmart website related to the incident assures customers no personal data from their […]




Division of Public Health and Indian River School District Announce TB Response at Howard T. Ennis School

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that a small number of individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) as part of being transported to and from the Howard T. Ennis School. DPH is making contact with those individuals to offer free screenings, as well as treatment if needed. To protect medical privacy, no additional information will be provided on the active TB case or the individuals who need testing. While the risk of transmission is low, the medical guidance is that those who have been exposed and become infected with the TB bacteria should be treated so they do not develop TB disease.




Governor Carney Marks Milestone in Housing Delawareans in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2017

State Rental Assistance Program has housed 1,200 clients on 5th anniversary of collaboration NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney celebrated Monday the fifth anniversary of the State Rental Assistance Program, which has provided housing for 1,200 Delawareans through a unique collaboration supporting those in special need of help. The anniversary event took place at […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DPH Encourages Residents to Make a Heat Safety Plan, Including One for Pets, As Temperatures Soar

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, June 12, 2017

Though the official start of summer is still a week away, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is taking the opportunity to encourage residents to prepare for days of extreme heat as temperatures start to go up. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New Castle County for Tuesday and all three counties are under an Air Quality Alert on Monday.




Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]




Almost 600 Child Support Client Cards Used at Kmart May Have Been Compromised; New Cards Being Issued

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2017

NEW CASTLE (June 7, 2017) – Approximately 592 Delaware Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) clients who used their First State Family Card at a Kmart may have had the card number compromised, the Division learned Tuesday, June 6. Information on the Kmart website related to the incident assures customers no personal data from their […]




Division of Public Health and Indian River School District Announce TB Response at Howard T. Ennis School

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that a small number of individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) as part of being transported to and from the Howard T. Ennis School. DPH is making contact with those individuals to offer free screenings, as well as treatment if needed. To protect medical privacy, no additional information will be provided on the active TB case or the individuals who need testing. While the risk of transmission is low, the medical guidance is that those who have been exposed and become infected with the TB bacteria should be treated so they do not develop TB disease.




Governor Carney Marks Milestone in Housing Delawareans in Need

Delaware Health and Social Services | Delaware State Housing Authority | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, June 5, 2017

State Rental Assistance Program has housed 1,200 clients on 5th anniversary of collaboration NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney celebrated Monday the fifth anniversary of the State Rental Assistance Program, which has provided housing for 1,200 Delawareans through a unique collaboration supporting those in special need of help. The anniversary event took place at […]