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Delaware’s DDDS Services Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Key Investments

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2022

DDDS Aims to Expand Opportunities and Access for Individuals with Disabilities to Join the Workforce DOVER (Oct. 31, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) announced today efforts to expand services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to seek and secure employment. “October is National Disability Employment Awareness […]




DPH Expresses Concern Over Increasing Flu And RSV Cases In The State

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2022

DOVER, DE (OCT. 28, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is concerned about increases in respiratory viruses in the state, particularly influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the week of Oct. 16, 2022, through Oct. 22, 2022, there were 44 laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu, compared to 19 cases the week […]




DPH Community Assessments Underway To Inform State Health Improvement Plan

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022

DOVER, DE (OCT. 27, 2022) – As part of the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will conduct a series of community health assessments. The health assessments will help improve understanding of the health concerns and needs of Delaware communities and to improve the future health in Delaware. DPH […]




Make Some Spirits Bright this Holiday Season and Adopt-A-Resident at Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022

The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna is asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays. Since many residents have little family involvement or support, the nursing home relies on the generosity of community members including neighbors, local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers to help fulfill resident wishes at the holidays through the Adopt-A-Resident Program.




Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia el 27 de Octubre

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW CASTLE (26 de Octubre de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Octubre a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del Estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19.   Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Delaware’s DDDS Services Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Key Investments

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | News | Date Posted: Monday, October 31, 2022

DDDS Aims to Expand Opportunities and Access for Individuals with Disabilities to Join the Workforce DOVER (Oct. 31, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) announced today efforts to expand services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to seek and secure employment. “October is National Disability Employment Awareness […]




DPH Expresses Concern Over Increasing Flu And RSV Cases In The State

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, October 28, 2022

DOVER, DE (OCT. 28, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is concerned about increases in respiratory viruses in the state, particularly influenza (flu) and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the week of Oct. 16, 2022, through Oct. 22, 2022, there were 44 laboratory-confirmed cases of the flu, compared to 19 cases the week […]




DPH Community Assessments Underway To Inform State Health Improvement Plan

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022

DOVER, DE (OCT. 27, 2022) – As part of the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will conduct a series of community health assessments. The health assessments will help improve understanding of the health concerns and needs of Delaware communities and to improve the future health in Delaware. DPH […]




Make Some Spirits Bright this Holiday Season and Adopt-A-Resident at Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 27, 2022

The Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill (DHCI) in Smyrna is asking members of the community to sponsor a resident for the holidays. Since many residents have little family involvement or support, the nursing home relies on the generosity of community members including neighbors, local businesses, community organizations, and volunteers to help fulfill resident wishes at the holidays through the Adopt-A-Resident Program.




Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia el 27 de Octubre

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW CASTLE (26 de Octubre de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Octubre a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del Estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19.   Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) […]