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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Enhanced Public Education Website Launched During Radiation Protection Week in Delaware

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015

It’s no surprise that radiation is emitted through many medical devices such as X-ray machines, but fewer people know that it can be produced by, or found in, smoke detectors, granite, and fluorescent lightbulbs. To encourage Delawareans to learn more about radiation, its sources and its benefits, the Authority on Radiation Protection launched its upgraded website www.deradiationprotection.org on Monday Nov. 9, 2015.




New Withdrawal Management Clinic in Harrington to Open Nov. 9

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2015

In the first of many steps to add addiction treatment capacity statewide, a new withdrawal management clinic in Harrington




Open Enrollment Starts Sunday for State’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2015

Delaware will launch the third open enrollment period of its Health Insurance Marketplace on Sunday




Halloween Treats Can be Scary – Avoid a Bite from the Sweet Tooth

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The extra weight and tooth decay that can sneak up on kids from a sweet tooth can be frightening. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends serving healthy Halloween treats instead of calorie-laden candy.




Open Houses Honor 20th Anniversary of Delaware’s Family Visitation Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015

Delaware’s Family Visitation Centers Program, which provides safe visitation and monitored child exchanges for hundreds of families that may not otherwise have access to their children







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Enhanced Public Education Website Launched During Radiation Protection Week in Delaware

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015

It’s no surprise that radiation is emitted through many medical devices such as X-ray machines, but fewer people know that it can be produced by, or found in, smoke detectors, granite, and fluorescent lightbulbs. To encourage Delawareans to learn more about radiation, its sources and its benefits, the Authority on Radiation Protection launched its upgraded website www.deradiationprotection.org on Monday Nov. 9, 2015.




New Withdrawal Management Clinic in Harrington to Open Nov. 9

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2015

In the first of many steps to add addiction treatment capacity statewide, a new withdrawal management clinic in Harrington




Open Enrollment Starts Sunday for State’s Health Insurance Marketplace

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2015

Delaware will launch the third open enrollment period of its Health Insurance Marketplace on Sunday




Halloween Treats Can be Scary – Avoid a Bite from the Sweet Tooth

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2015

The extra weight and tooth decay that can sneak up on kids from a sweet tooth can be frightening. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends serving healthy Halloween treats instead of calorie-laden candy.




Open Houses Honor 20th Anniversary of Delaware’s Family Visitation Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Friday, October 23, 2015

Delaware’s Family Visitation Centers Program, which provides safe visitation and monitored child exchanges for hundreds of families that may not otherwise have access to their children