Sussex TB Clinic: Temporary Service Changes
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Due to construction, the Division of Public Health (DPH) Tuberculosis and Prevention Control Service at the Sussex County Health Unit, 544 South Bedford St., Georgetown, will be changing its service offerings for some patients from December 21, 2015 – January 24, 2016. During this period, patients needing to see a physician will be directed to Kent County Health Unit Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Clinic, 805 River Road, Dover. All other patients may be seen as normal at the Sussex County Health Unit.
Bright Spot Ventures Poinsettia Sale Continues through Dec. 23 at DHSS Greenhouse
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2015
West End Neighborhood House’s program to support young people aging out of foster care and former clients of the Delaware Psychiatric Center has turned the DHSS Greenhouse into a colorful sea of red, pink and white poinsettias for sale this holiday season.
Dover Office of Child Support Enforcement Moving to New Location
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2015
The Dover office of the Delaware Division of Child Support Enforcement (DCSE) will close to the public on Friday, Dec. 11, and Monday, Dec. 14,
Protect Your Home From the Silent Killer: Heat Safely to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 3, 2015
With temperatures starting to drop, especially at night, many Delawareans are beginning to pull out their home heating devices. Now is the time to educate yourself about carbon monoxide, the colorless, odorless gas that is produced by fuel-burning heating sources, appliances, and engines. Furnaces, vehicles, snow blowers, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges, and charcoal or wood grills are all potential sources of this dangerous gas. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include feeling dizzy, light-headed, or nauseous.
Public Health Announces Funding Available for Distressed Cemeteries
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Cemeteries hold the remains of treasured members of our families, and may hold historical significance as well. Many small and older cemeteries lack sufficient funds for long-term care and maintenance because owners never established a perpetual care fund, or the prices they charged have not kept up with actual costs. Efforts to restore those that fall into disrepair can become costly. That’s why the Distressed Cemetery Fund was established in 2009. The Fund exists to provide for the preservation of cemeteries by supporting repair and improvement projects that are outside normal maintenance activities.
