Delaware Receives First Ever State-Level Health Champion Award From American Diabetes Association
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2015
The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded a Health Champion Designation by the American Diabetes Association for instilling wellness in its worksite culture. Delaware is the first state-level office in the country to win the inaugural award. The Health Champion Designation recognizes companies and organizations that inspire and encourage organizational well-being and is part of the Association’s Wellness Lives HereSM. Successful applicants met healthy living criteria in three categories: nutrition and weight management, organizational well-being, and encouraging physical activity.
Enhanced Public Education Website Launched During Radiation Protection Week in Delaware
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2015
It’s no surprise that radiation is emitted through many medical devices such as X-ray machines, but fewer people know that it can be produced by, or found in, smoke detectors, granite, and fluorescent lightbulbs. To encourage Delawareans to learn more about radiation, its sources and its benefits, the Authority on Radiation Protection launched its upgraded website www.deradiationprotection.org on Monday Nov. 9, 2015.
New Withdrawal Management Clinic in Harrington to Open Nov. 9
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2015
In the first of many steps to add addiction treatment capacity statewide, a new withdrawal management clinic in Harrington
Open Enrollment Starts Sunday for State’s Health Insurance Marketplace
Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2015
Delaware will launch the third open enrollment period of its Health Insurance Marketplace on Sunday
Halloween Treats Can be Scary – Avoid a Bite from the Sweet Tooth
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 28, 2015
The extra weight and tooth decay that can sneak up on kids from a sweet tooth can be frightening. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends serving healthy Halloween treats instead of calorie-laden candy.
