DPH Shares ‘Preparedness Buddy’ Brochure To Help Delawareans Prepare For Emergencies
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, February 17, 2017
Winter weather can bring high winds, snow, ice, and extremely cold temperatures. Responding to those and other potential hazards — such as power outages, fires, floods, and disease outbreaks — is less stressful when emergency plans are in place. This is particularly true for adults and children with disabilities, seniors, and those with temporary or chronic health conditions, language barriers or any other issue that might make mobility difficult in an emergency. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging use of the Office of Preparedness’ “Preparedness Buddy Brochure.”
Surge in Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Pushes State’s Fatal Overdose Total Past 300 for 2016
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2017
NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY Surge in Fentanyl-Related Overdoses Pushes State’s Fatal Overdose Total Past 300 for 2016; Health and Law Enforcement Officials Urge Delawareans Struggling with Addiction to Seek Treatment NEW CASTLE (Feb. 13, 2017) – An alarming increase […]
First Flu-Related Death In Sussex County Senior; Cases Among Children And Youth Surging
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 13, 2017
As influenza continues to spread across Delaware, the Division of Public Health (DPH) announces the first Sussex County flu-related death for the 2016-2017 season. The deceased was a 74-year-old female who was a resident at a long-term care facility. The Delaware Public Health Laboratory confirmed that she had been diagnosed with Influenza A and had multiple underlying health conditions. Her death brings the state total this flu season to three. The three people who died all had underlying health conditions, in addition to being ill with the flu.
Dr. Kara Odom Walker Sworn in as New DHSS Cabinet Secretary
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, February 6, 2017
NEWS FROM THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Dr. Kara Odom Walker Sworn in as New DHSS Cabinet Secretary NEW CASTLE (Feb. 6, 2017) – With Gov. John Carney and the leadership team of the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) looking on, Dr. Kara Odom Walker was sworn as DHSS […]
Division of Public Health Welcomes New Dental Director
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2017
The Division of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to welcome Dr. Nicholas Conte, as Dental Director for the DPH Bureau of Oral Health and Dental Services (BOHDS).
