Governor Announces Delaware’s Outstanding Volunteers; 24 Recipients Will Be Honored Oct. 25 in Dover Ceremony
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2017
NEW CASTLE (Sept. 28, 2017) – Twenty-four individuals and groups will be honored with the 2017 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Award on Oct. 25 at Dover Downs Hotel. The people and organizations engaged in diverse activities including mentoring children, rescuing wildlife, helping seniors and veterans, and protecting the environment. “The thousands of volunteers across our […]
DPH Shares Fall Meal Planning Tips and Resources
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 22, 2017
Families are busy, trying to adjust to back-to-school routines and activities, and with some planning, healthy meals can quickly be on the table – or ready for when you’re on the go. The Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing simple tips and online resources to make it easier to live a healthy lifestyle.
OAW Holds Large Animal Rescue Course in Harrington
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2017
The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) held a Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER) course Friday, Sept. 8, through Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington.
Governor Carney’s Statement on Graham-Cassidy Health Care Legislation in U.S. Senate
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, September 21, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Thursday released the following statement on the Graham-Cassidy Health Care legislation in the U.S. Senate, which could cost Delaware more than $2 billion in federal funding reductions by 2026, cuts that would reduce access to quality health care and shift costs onto Delaware families and the state budget: […]
Sept. 22 Falls Prevention Program for Seniors Highlight of Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2017
DOVER – Falls among older adults are the leading cause for injury deaths and non-fatal injuries, including hip and brain injuries. Falls are painful and can be disabling, leading to drastic life changes and costing an average of $30,000 per fall injury in hospital expenses alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
