Delaware’s Foster Grandparent Program Celebrates 50 Years of Service with May 19 Event in Dover; Since 1967, Seniors Have Shared Love, Support and Knowledge with a Total of 70,000 At-Risk Children
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
NEW CASTLE (May 16, 2017) – Hundreds of volunteers, family members, and others involved in Delaware’s Foster Grandparent Program will gather Friday, May 19, at Dover Downs Hotel & Conference Center to celebrate the 50 anniversary of the program in the state. Since 1967, hundreds of Delawareans 55 and older have been meeting one-on-one and […]
Fight the Bite: Stop Tick and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2017
One of the best things about summer weather is more time outside. The Division of Public Health (DPH) urges people to get active and enjoy the outdoors in support of a healthy lifestyle. The Division also reminds Delawareans to protect themselves from tick and mosquito bites before heading outside. Tick and mosquito bites can cause serious illnesses, and a few small steps, such as using insect repellent, can make a big difference.
In Delaware, the most common tick-borne disease is Lyme disease, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks. Preliminary data for 2016 indicates there were 506 Lyme disease cases in Delaware.
Celebrate Healthy Vision Month by Scheduling an Eye Exam
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2017
NEW CASTLE (May 9, 2017) – When it comes to overall health, patients regularly visit a primary care physician or pediatrician. Regular eye exams are just as important to protect sight and screen for eye disorders and other diseases. According to Prevent Blindness, both the prevalence and cost of vision problems are set to grow […]
DPH Announces Potential Young Child Death From Flu
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 8, 2017
Even as flu season in Delaware is winding down, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing a potential flu-related death to a child under the age of 2. If confirmed, that would bring the total number of flu-related fatalities for the 2016-2017 flu season to 15. The child passed away near the end of April. To protect the privacy of the child and the family no further information about the child will be released.
DHSS’ Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection and Community Partners Collaborate on Internship Program for Certified Nursing Assistants
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, May 4, 2017
WILMINGTON (May 4, 2017) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection (DLTCRP), New Castle County Vocational Technical School District (NCCVT), Nemours Children’s Health System and Delaware Healthcare Facilities Association (DHCFA) are collaborating on a project for high school students who are certified nursing assistants to intern in […]
