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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Delaware to Distribute Potassium Iodide Tablets at Three Locations This Summer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets free of charge on three dates this summer to Delaware residents who live within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.




Secretaries Landgraf and Schiliro Propose Medical Examiner’s Office be Recognized as New Division of Forensic Science within Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014

In an effort to better meet the needs of Delaware’s criminal justice system, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf and Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary (DSHS) Lewis Schiliro proposed to reorganize the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as the Division of Forensic Science and move it from DHSS to DSHS.




Fifth Annual Delaware Week of Service April 6-12 Will Celebrate Spirit of Volunteerism with Events across the State

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 4, 2014

The fifth annual Delaware Week of Service, which will take place April 6-12 and coincides with National Volunteerism Week, will be celebrated with volunteer events across the state.




Code Purple Shelter in Sussex County to Remain at Epworth Tonight

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 3, 2014

Because of the extreme weather conditions, Sussex County Code Purple shelter organizers announced people in need of overnight sanctuary will remain at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach.




Code Purple Shelters Open Across Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Sunday, March 2, 2014

With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds and falling temperatures overnight into Monday, Code Purple locations have been established across Delaware to help people who are homeless find shelter.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Delaware to Distribute Potassium Iodide Tablets at Three Locations This Summer

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Division of Public Health | New Castle County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2014

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) and the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets free of charge on three dates this summer to Delaware residents who live within 10 miles of the Salem/Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Stations.




Secretaries Landgraf and Schiliro Propose Medical Examiner’s Office be Recognized as New Division of Forensic Science within Department of Safety and Homeland Security

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 14, 2014

In an effort to better meet the needs of Delaware’s criminal justice system, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Rita Landgraf and Department of Safety and Homeland Security Secretary (DSHS) Lewis Schiliro proposed to reorganize the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner as the Division of Forensic Science and move it from DHSS to DSHS.




Fifth Annual Delaware Week of Service April 6-12 Will Celebrate Spirit of Volunteerism with Events across the State

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, April 4, 2014

The fifth annual Delaware Week of Service, which will take place April 6-12 and coincides with National Volunteerism Week, will be celebrated with volunteer events across the state.




Code Purple Shelter in Sussex County to Remain at Epworth Tonight

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Monday, March 3, 2014

Because of the extreme weather conditions, Sussex County Code Purple shelter organizers announced people in need of overnight sanctuary will remain at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road, Rehoboth Beach.




Code Purple Shelters Open Across Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Sunday, March 2, 2014

With a winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds and falling temperatures overnight into Monday, Code Purple locations have been established across Delaware to help people who are homeless find shelter.