Ebola Preparation: CDC Provides Delaware Guidance
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 22, 2015
While the likelihood of new U.S. cases of Ebola continues to drop, the lessons learned from the epidemic continue to evolve as Delaware prepares for potential threats from it and other infectious diseases. In partnership with the Division of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently visited Delaware to offer assistance to DPH, Christiana Care Health System’s Wilmington Hospital, and Saint Francis Healthcare on their readiness to identify, diagnose, and treat patients suspected of having Ebola or other emerging infectious diseases.
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.
