Monthly Suspected Overdose Deaths Continue To Rise, Hit Record High For January
Division of Public Health | Suspected Overdoses | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Over the past three months (November and December 2022 and January 2023), preliminary data indicates that suspected overdose deaths in Delaware have increased. Suspected accidental overdose data is reported by the Division of Forensic Science (DFS) and is considered preliminary until all data is finalized. Since November, the average monthly increase of suspected overdose deaths is 18.4%. In January 2023, 53 people died from suspected overdoses in Delaware, which represents a 47% increase over […]
DPH Sees Decrease in Cases and Hospitalizations Since Last Month, but Increase in Deaths.
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division for the Visually Impaired | Date Posted: Friday, February 10, 2023
DPH Sees Decrease in Cases and Hospitalizations Since Last Month, but Increase in Deaths. DPH Encourages Public to Get Updated Boosters DOVER, DE (FEB. 10, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) saw a 28% decrease in COVID-19 cases and 29% decrease in hospitalizations in the last month and is encouraging residents to continue to remain current on their vaccinations by getting the updated COVID-19 bivalent booster. Still, Delawareans, many with underlying health conditions, are dying from COVID-19. In the […]
Delaware State Agencies Partner with Youth Sports Teams to Prevent Opioid Use Among Teen Athletes
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 9, 2023
NEW CASTLE (Feb. 8, 2023) – Divisions from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and the Department of Services for Children, Youth & Their Families (DSCYF) are working together to prevent opioid abuse among young athletes by funding innovative prevention programs in the community. The Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental […]
DPH Encourages Masking, Other Precautionary Measures For Visitors To Legislative Hall
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023
DOVER, DE (Jan. 30, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has been notified of multiple positive cases of COVID-19 that could be related to several in-person events last week in and around Legislative Hall. Out of an abundance of caution, DPH is offering recommendations to those planning to attend Joint Finance Committee hearings beginning […]
State of Delaware Recognizes Hard Work of Caregivers, Commits to Raising Awareness of Resources Available to Them
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, January 30, 2023
New campaign underway to highlight support, services available to First State caregivers NEW CASTLE, Del. (Jan. 30, 2023) — The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has launched a new campaign designed to raise awareness around the many resources available to those who care for and support an older adult or someone living […]
