Delaware Confirms State’s First Case of Chronic Wasting Disease in Wild White-tailed Deer
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Delaware has confirmed its first case of Chronic Wasting Disease, or CWD, in a wild white-tailed deer in Sussex County, with a second deer testing presumptive positive. While there is no evidence that CWD infects humans, DNREC is taking action and asking hunters and residents to follow precautions to help slow the spread.
DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026
Note: References to the key findings available at the link below: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/dph-releases-latest-cancer-incidence-and-mortality-trends-in-delaware/ DOVER, Del. (April 20, 2026) – Cancer mortality rates in Delaware continue to decline, according to new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in […]
Delaware Division of Child Support Services Launches Modernized New Hire Reporting Website
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Child Support Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Child Support Services (DCSS), in partnership with YoungWilliams, announced the launch of Delaware’s modernized State Directory of New Hire Reporting website. The updated website provides an intuitive, fully ADA-compliant experience that makes reporting new and re-hired employees easier and more efficient. […]
Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium Celebrates 20th Anniversary During Annual Summit
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On April 13, the Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium (DHMIC) celebrated two decades of improving maternal and infant health during its annual summit. The theme — “Learning from the past. Leading in the present. Shaping maternal and child health for the future” — highlighted past achievements while focusing on innovative strategies to drive continued […]
Smyrna State Service Center Relocating to New Location on DHCI Campus
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
SMRYNA – The Smyrna State Service Center will relocate to a newly renovated, State-owned facility on April 21, 2026, providing a more welcoming and accessible environment for Delawareans seeking essential services. The center is moving from its current leased location at 200 South DuPont Boulevard to a renovated space in the historic Prickett Building, which […]
