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Governor Markell Declares Radiation Protection Week at Delaware Tech Students’ Open House

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

s 17 second-year Radiologic Technology students looked on, Governor Jack Markell signed a proclamation designating Nov. 6-12, 2016 as Radiation Protection Week. The signing occurred at Delaware Technical Community College’s (DTCC) Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown. The occasion preceded an annual student-run Radiologic Technology Open House where students demonstrated their knowledge of medical x-ray imaging equipment and procedures at seven stations. The event also celebrated a trio of anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the college, the 40th anniversary of the Authority on Radiation Protection, and the 30th anniversary of the Radiologic Technology Program at the Owens Campus.




DHSS Receives Federal Funds to Pilot Music & Memory Program for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s, Other Forms of Dementia

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES   DHSS Receives Federal Funds to Pilot Music & Memory Program for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s, Other Forms of Dementia WILMINGTON (Nov. 2, 2016) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection (DLTCRP) has received federal funds […]




Open Enrollment Starts Tuesday for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Open Enrollment Starts Tuesday for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace Delawareans who seek coverage through HealthCare.gov are urged to take advantage of subsidies to offset rise in premium costs NEW CASTLE (Oct. 31, 2016) – The fourth open enrollment period for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace starts […]




Halloween Treats Can be Scary: DPH Tips for a Healthy Oct. 31

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016

While the thought of getting tons of candy on Halloween night excites most children, it often terrifies their parents. Visions of all that sugar causing tooth decay and adding unnecessary pounds to both kids’ and adults’ waistlines can be frightening! Additionally, children with juvenile diabetes who need to manage their sugar and carb consumption may not be as thrilled to get a ton of chocolate. But there are healthy alternatives available for those who want to dish out more nutritionally balanced snacks instead of candy, that will still satisfy a child’s sweet tooth.




Fifteenth Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo Set for Nov. 1, 2016

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016

More than 50 exhibitors will showcase health services, supplies and programs to Delawareans with diabetes at the Diabetes Wellness Expo, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Dover Downs Conference Center, in Dover. The expo will bring together healthcare facilities, diabetes-related organizations and businesses to provide an opportunity for people at risk for, or with, diabetes to access to the most up-to-date services, products and information.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Governor Markell Declares Radiation Protection Week at Delaware Tech Students’ Open House

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 3, 2016

s 17 second-year Radiologic Technology students looked on, Governor Jack Markell signed a proclamation designating Nov. 6-12, 2016 as Radiation Protection Week. The signing occurred at Delaware Technical Community College’s (DTCC) Jack F. Owens Campus in Georgetown. The occasion preceded an annual student-run Radiologic Technology Open House where students demonstrated their knowledge of medical x-ray imaging equipment and procedures at seven stations. The event also celebrated a trio of anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the college, the 40th anniversary of the Authority on Radiation Protection, and the 30th anniversary of the Radiologic Technology Program at the Owens Campus.




DHSS Receives Federal Funds to Pilot Music & Memory Program for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s, Other Forms of Dementia

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 2, 2016

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES   DHSS Receives Federal Funds to Pilot Music & Memory Program for Nursing Home Residents with Alzheimer’s, Other Forms of Dementia WILMINGTON (Nov. 2, 2016) – The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection (DLTCRP) has received federal funds […]




Open Enrollment Starts Tuesday for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2016

NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Open Enrollment Starts Tuesday for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace Delawareans who seek coverage through HealthCare.gov are urged to take advantage of subsidies to offset rise in premium costs NEW CASTLE (Oct. 31, 2016) – The fourth open enrollment period for Delaware’s Health Insurance Marketplace starts […]




Halloween Treats Can be Scary: DPH Tips for a Healthy Oct. 31

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016

While the thought of getting tons of candy on Halloween night excites most children, it often terrifies their parents. Visions of all that sugar causing tooth decay and adding unnecessary pounds to both kids’ and adults’ waistlines can be frightening! Additionally, children with juvenile diabetes who need to manage their sugar and carb consumption may not be as thrilled to get a ton of chocolate. But there are healthy alternatives available for those who want to dish out more nutritionally balanced snacks instead of candy, that will still satisfy a child’s sweet tooth.




Fifteenth Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo Set for Nov. 1, 2016

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2016

More than 50 exhibitors will showcase health services, supplies and programs to Delawareans with diabetes at the Diabetes Wellness Expo, scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Dover Downs Conference Center, in Dover. The expo will bring together healthcare facilities, diabetes-related organizations and businesses to provide an opportunity for people at risk for, or with, diabetes to access to the most up-to-date services, products and information.