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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Division of Public Health Coordinates Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for September 12

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2015

National studies show that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, and that includes the home medicine cabinet. That’s why the Division of Public Health’s Healthy Homes Program is coordinating the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday September 12, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.




Protect Your Groundwater to Protect Your Health

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2015

Nearly every person in Delaware drinks some form of groundwater on a daily basis, so we all have a reason to preserve its quality. That’s why the Delaware Office of Drinking Water (ODW) within the Division of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing national Protect Your Groundwater Day on September 8, 2015.




Two Organizations Receive Federal Grants to Help Delawareans

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2015

Chatman LLC and Westside Family Healthcare were awarded federal grants to help Delawareans learn about their options and sign up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.




Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




Back to School Health and Safety Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2015

Back to school is a busy time and there are many things for time-crunched parents to remember. The Division of Public Health (DPH) wants to help with tips for a healthy and safe school year.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Division of Public Health Coordinates Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for September 12

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2015

National studies show that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, and that includes the home medicine cabinet. That’s why the Division of Public Health’s Healthy Homes Program is coordinating the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday September 12, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.




Protect Your Groundwater to Protect Your Health

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2015

Nearly every person in Delaware drinks some form of groundwater on a daily basis, so we all have a reason to preserve its quality. That’s why the Delaware Office of Drinking Water (ODW) within the Division of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing national Protect Your Groundwater Day on September 8, 2015.




Two Organizations Receive Federal Grants to Help Delawareans

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, September 3, 2015

Chatman LLC and Westside Family Healthcare were awarded federal grants to help Delawareans learn about their options and sign up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace.




Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.




Back to School Health and Safety Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2015

Back to school is a busy time and there are many things for time-crunched parents to remember. The Division of Public Health (DPH) wants to help with tips for a healthy and safe school year.