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Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs.   “As we enter the holiday season, it’s important that we keep doing the things we know that work,” said Governor Carney. “Stay home if you’re sick. Get vaccinated […]




DPH Launches Flu Data Dashboard On My Healthy Community As Cases Increase Dramatically

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

DOVER, DE (Nov. 9, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the launch of the My Healthy Community (MHC) influenza (flu) dashboard, which shares weekly as well as seasonal data on positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and for the first time, vaccinations in the state. The dashboard is intended to provide an accurate […]




Holiday Poinsettia Sale to Run Nov. 28 to Dec. 22 at Greenhouse on DHSS’ Herman Holloway Campus

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The greenhouse is operated by Bright Spot Urban Farm, a program operated by West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington. The Department of Health and Social Services has an agreement with West End to operate the greenhouse and gardens on the Herman Holloway Campus. Proceeds from the sale of the nearly 3,000 poinsettias grown this season will help support youth programs at West End.




La División de Servicios de Manutención de Niños Cambia a Nueva Institución Financiera

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Child Support Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW CASTLE (2 de Noviembre, 2022) – La División de Servicios de Manutención de Niños (DCSS) anunció hoy una nueva asociación con TD Bank. A partir del 14 de Noviembre de 2022, los cheques en papel de la División de Servicios de Manutención Infantil ya no se emitirán en PNC Bank. El Jueves 20 de […]




DHSS Seeks Personal Stories from Delaware Families for Project Featuring Loved Ones Lost to Overdoses

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2022

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 4, 2022) – The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, in collaboration with the Lt. Governor’s Office and the Delaware Art Museum, is seeking personal stories and photos from Delaware families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. The submissions will be used to create an emotional and educational exhibition […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Governor Carney Formally Extends Public Health Emergency

Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor Carney on Thursday formally extended the Public Health Emergency order another 30 days to allow the State of Delaware and medical providers to continue COVID-19 vaccination and testing programs.   “As we enter the holiday season, it’s important that we keep doing the things we know that work,” said Governor Carney. “Stay home if you’re sick. Get vaccinated […]




DPH Launches Flu Data Dashboard On My Healthy Community As Cases Increase Dramatically

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

DOVER, DE (Nov. 9, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the launch of the My Healthy Community (MHC) influenza (flu) dashboard, which shares weekly as well as seasonal data on positive cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and for the first time, vaccinations in the state. The dashboard is intended to provide an accurate […]




Holiday Poinsettia Sale to Run Nov. 28 to Dec. 22 at Greenhouse on DHSS’ Herman Holloway Campus

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

The greenhouse is operated by Bright Spot Urban Farm, a program operated by West End Neighborhood House in Wilmington. The Department of Health and Social Services has an agreement with West End to operate the greenhouse and gardens on the Herman Holloway Campus. Proceeds from the sale of the nearly 3,000 poinsettias grown this season will help support youth programs at West End.




La División de Servicios de Manutención de Niños Cambia a Nueva Institución Financiera

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Child Support Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 9, 2022

NEW CASTLE (2 de Noviembre, 2022) – La División de Servicios de Manutención de Niños (DCSS) anunció hoy una nueva asociación con TD Bank. A partir del 14 de Noviembre de 2022, los cheques en papel de la División de Servicios de Manutención Infantil ya no se emitirán en PNC Bank. El Jueves 20 de […]




DHSS Seeks Personal Stories from Delaware Families for Project Featuring Loved Ones Lost to Overdoses

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | News | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, November 4, 2022

NEW CASTLE (Nov. 4, 2022) – The Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health, in collaboration with the Lt. Governor’s Office and the Delaware Art Museum, is seeking personal stories and photos from Delaware families who have lost loved ones to drug overdoses. The submissions will be used to create an emotional and educational exhibition […]