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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Nominations for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards Accepted Through April 7

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017

NEW CASTLE (March 17, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 7. These awards recognize the important contributions that Delaware’s youth volunteers, age 17 and younger, make to their communities. Award recipients will be honored at a May ceremony at […]



Planning Spring Break? CDC Text Service Provides Zika Updates To Travelers

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Spring break is all about sunscreen, bathing suits, and travel to warmer weather climates. And this year, it should also be about protecting you and your family from the Zika virus. DPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a number of resources to inform the public on the impacts of Zika, including the CDC’s text messaging service that will inform travelers of Zika updates for their destinations. To receive text messages about Zika for your destination, text PLAN to 855-255-5606 to subscribe.



Flu Claims Three More Lives In Delaware, Bringing 2016-2017 Total To Eight

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The total number of lab-confirmed influenza cases continues to increase in Delaware and the virus has now claimed three more lives, bringing the statewide total to eight deaths in the 2016-2017 flu season, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reports. The number of lab-confirmed cases is now 2,712 compared to 416 at this time last year.



Protect Yourself and Your Animals During Cold Weather

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 13, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health is reminding residents to prepare both themselves and their animals as a nor’easter bears down on our area bringing snow, high winds and the potential for flooding in some portions of the state.



DPH and Delaware 2-1-1 ‘Help Me Grow’ Program Supports Children

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Meeting critical developmental milestones between birth to age 8 is vital to ensuring your child’s growth is on track. Delays in these milestones may be missed by families, health care providers, and even your child’s school or early child care provider. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) in partnership with Delaware 2-1-1 and other state and community organizations offers the Help Me Grow program. Help Me Grow is a comprehensive and coordinated statewide system for the early identification and referral of children at risk for developmental and behavioral challenges. The program helps children and their families find community-based programs and services to enhance the child’s behavior, learning and development.






  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Nominations for Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards Accepted Through April 7

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017

NEW CASTLE (March 17, 2017) – Nominations for the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards are being accepted by the State Office of Volunteerism through Friday, April 7. These awards recognize the important contributions that Delaware’s youth volunteers, age 17 and younger, make to their communities. Award recipients will be honored at a May ceremony at […]



Planning Spring Break? CDC Text Service Provides Zika Updates To Travelers

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 16, 2017

Spring break is all about sunscreen, bathing suits, and travel to warmer weather climates. And this year, it should also be about protecting you and your family from the Zika virus. DPH and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have a number of resources to inform the public on the impacts of Zika, including the CDC’s text messaging service that will inform travelers of Zika updates for their destinations. To receive text messages about Zika for your destination, text PLAN to 855-255-5606 to subscribe.



Flu Claims Three More Lives In Delaware, Bringing 2016-2017 Total To Eight

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The total number of lab-confirmed influenza cases continues to increase in Delaware and the virus has now claimed three more lives, bringing the statewide total to eight deaths in the 2016-2017 flu season, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reports. The number of lab-confirmed cases is now 2,712 compared to 416 at this time last year.



Protect Yourself and Your Animals During Cold Weather

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 13, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health is reminding residents to prepare both themselves and their animals as a nor’easter bears down on our area bringing snow, high winds and the potential for flooding in some portions of the state.



DPH and Delaware 2-1-1 ‘Help Me Grow’ Program Supports Children

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Meeting critical developmental milestones between birth to age 8 is vital to ensuring your child’s growth is on track. Delays in these milestones may be missed by families, health care providers, and even your child’s school or early child care provider. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) in partnership with Delaware 2-1-1 and other state and community organizations offers the Help Me Grow program. Help Me Grow is a comprehensive and coordinated statewide system for the early identification and referral of children at risk for developmental and behavioral challenges. The program helps children and their families find community-based programs and services to enhance the child’s behavior, learning and development.