Public Health Advises Health Care Providers to Monitor IV Drug Users for Bacteria Exposure
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, September 2, 2016
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announced that it has been notified of four cases of Bacillus cereus (B. cereus) bloodstream infection between July and August of 2016 in New Castle County. Typically a foodborne illness, these bacteria usually do not cause blood infections. Three of the four cases of B. cereus reported to DPH occurred in individuals who are intravenous (IV) drug users and currently use heroin. Symptoms of bloodstream infection may include fever, chills, body aches, rapid heart rate, diarrhea, vomiting, and nausea. If untreated, bloodstream infections can affect multiple organs and even be fatal.
WIC participants can now use WIC Farmers’ Market coupons at select Delaware farmers’ markets
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Participants in Delaware’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program can now use special coupons to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at 11 Delaware farmers’ markets under a pilot program beginning this week.
Office of Animal Welfare Reminds Residents of Statewide Locations for Purchasing Dog Licenses
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
It’s now easier than ever for dog owners in Delaware to license their furry family members, as required by state law. The Division of Public Health Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) has just added three retail locations to the list of places where residents can purchase dog licenses. Dog licenses are required for all dogs, six months and older. Those who fail to license their dogs face fines of $50 or more.
Delaware Public Health Urges Residents to Take Additional Prevention Measures in Extreme Heat
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 12, 2016
While temperatures will again climb into the 90s this weekend, heat indexes (‘feels-like’ temperatures) are predicted to soar to over 100 degrees. With the National Weather Service’s Excessive Heat Warning continuing through 9 pm. Sunday for New Castle County, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents statewide to take precautions and preventive measures in the extreme heat conditions. Hot weather can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and severe respiratory conditions, which can be fatal.
DPH, DNREC Join Sen. Carper to Announce Zika Funding for Delaware
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2016
Senator Carper joined officials from the Division of Public Health and DNREC to announce $813,000 in federal funding to help Delaware’s efforts to prevent and respond to the Zika virus.
