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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


EPA Welcomes Delaware Health and Social Services to Responsible Appliance Disposal Team

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The EPA welcomed the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) as the first state partner in the EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program, a nationwide effort to protect the ozone layer and reduce greenhouse gases by properly disposing old refrigerators, freezers and other appliances.



Injury Leading Cause of Child Deaths in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delawareans to be active and have fun, but also to be smart and protect themselves and loved ones from injury. Unintentional injuries—such as those caused by falls, traffic incidents, burns, drowning, and poisoning—are the leading cause of death and injury in Delaware and the U.S.



Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Earth Day-related press briefing in which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services for becoming the first state partner nationally in its Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program. The disposal program protects the ozone layer and reduces greenhouse gases by properly disposing of old air-conditioning units, […]



April is STD Awareness Month

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2015

APRIL IS STD AWARENESS MONTH: ARE YOU AN “ASKABLE PARENT”? Half of all sexually active young people in the United States will get an STD by the time they’re 25—and most won’t know it. DOVER – Young people aged 15 to 24 account for nearly half of the 19 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) […]



$18.8 Million USDA Grant for Job Training Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2015

State, Local and Federal Leaders Celebrate Delaware’s $18.8 Million USDA Grant for Job Training Program Will Bring Together Partners to Provide Education, Skills to Food Benefit Clients WILMINGTON  – Gov. Jack Markell, joined by federal, state and local leaders, praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today for choosing Delaware as one of 10 states […]






  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

EPA Welcomes Delaware Health and Social Services to Responsible Appliance Disposal Team

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The EPA welcomed the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) as the first state partner in the EPA’s Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program, a nationwide effort to protect the ozone layer and reduce greenhouse gases by properly disposing old refrigerators, freezers and other appliances.



Injury Leading Cause of Child Deaths in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delawareans to be active and have fun, but also to be smart and protect themselves and loved ones from injury. Unintentional injuries—such as those caused by falls, traffic incidents, burns, drowning, and poisoning—are the leading cause of death and injury in Delaware and the U.S.



Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2015

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Earth Day-related press briefing in which the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services for becoming the first state partner nationally in its Responsible Appliance Disposal (RAD) Program. The disposal program protects the ozone layer and reduces greenhouse gases by properly disposing of old air-conditioning units, […]



April is STD Awareness Month

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2015

APRIL IS STD AWARENESS MONTH: ARE YOU AN “ASKABLE PARENT”? Half of all sexually active young people in the United States will get an STD by the time they’re 25—and most won’t know it. DOVER – Young people aged 15 to 24 account for nearly half of the 19 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) […]



$18.8 Million USDA Grant for Job Training Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 15, 2015

State, Local and Federal Leaders Celebrate Delaware’s $18.8 Million USDA Grant for Job Training Program Will Bring Together Partners to Provide Education, Skills to Food Benefit Clients WILMINGTON  – Gov. Jack Markell, joined by federal, state and local leaders, praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today for choosing Delaware as one of 10 states […]