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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


GOVERNOR MARKELL AND PUBLIC HEALTH URGE FLU VACCINATION

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2015

At the annual Division of Public Health (DPH) flu immunization clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, Governor Jack Markell urged Delawareans age six months and older to get their annual flu vaccination as early as possible. Then he pushed up his sleeve to receive his own flu shot.




Public Health Stormy Weather Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

With the potential for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to stay safe and healthy, and to protect their pets using some important tips.




Rabid Cat Confirmed In Dover Mobile Home Park

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

A cat living at Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park in Dover has tested positive for rabies.




State Will Close Emily P. Bissell Hospital Permanently

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf has decided to close Emily P. Bissell Hospital near Wilmington permanently, citing a declining census across all of DHSS’ long-term care facilities and the desire of the majority of Emily Bissell residents to remain where they are living now.




First Reports of Community Members Using Naloxone

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The Department of Health and Social Services has received the first reports of people in Delaware overdosing on opiates and being revived by community members who administered the overdose-reversing medication naloxone themselves.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

GOVERNOR MARKELL AND PUBLIC HEALTH URGE FLU VACCINATION

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2015

At the annual Division of Public Health (DPH) flu immunization clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, Governor Jack Markell urged Delawareans age six months and older to get their annual flu vaccination as early as possible. Then he pushed up his sleeve to receive his own flu shot.




Public Health Stormy Weather Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

With the potential for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to stay safe and healthy, and to protect their pets using some important tips.




Rabid Cat Confirmed In Dover Mobile Home Park

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

A cat living at Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park in Dover has tested positive for rabies.




State Will Close Emily P. Bissell Hospital Permanently

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf has decided to close Emily P. Bissell Hospital near Wilmington permanently, citing a declining census across all of DHSS’ long-term care facilities and the desire of the majority of Emily Bissell residents to remain where they are living now.




First Reports of Community Members Using Naloxone

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9, 2015

The Department of Health and Social Services has received the first reports of people in Delaware overdosing on opiates and being revived by community members who administered the overdose-reversing medication naloxone themselves.