Almost 600 Child Support Client Cards Used at Kmart May Have Been Compromised; New Cards Being Issued
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | 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 […]
In Wake of Uptick in Overdose Deaths Statewide, DHSS Urges People in Active Use and Their Families to Seek out Treatment
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, June 1, 2017
NEW CASTLE (June 1, 2017) – With six suspected overdose deaths statewide since Monday and multiple overdoses within hours Tuesday in New Castle County, the Department of Health and Social Services is urging Delawareans suffering from addiction to reach out for a connection to treatment. The suspected overdose deaths – one on Sunday, three on […]
DPH Partnering with State Parks and YMCA to Remind Delawareans to ‘Protect Your Skin’
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The days are heating up as we approach the official start of summer. While most people are focused on getting outdoors to be more active, enjoy sports like baseball and fishing, and appreciate the warmth, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone to be mindful of the sun’s harmful rays. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays can lead to skin cancer. Delaware ranks third nationally for skin cancer diagnosis. Building on ongoing awareness efforts, the 2017 Division of Public Health’s #ProtectYourSkinDE skin cancer prevention campaign is under way to educate Delawareans, especially children, teens and young adults about skin cancer prevention.
