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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


DPH Announces Partnerships To Expand Access To The Monkeypox Vaccine For Eligible Persons

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing additional locations where those who meet eligibility criteria can get the monkeypox (MPX) vaccine. On Monday, DPH expanded access to the vaccine to those living with HIV and those receiving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).



DPH Announces Five New Monkeypox Cases And Expanded Access To Vaccine

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional cases of monkeypox (MPX), bringing the state’s total to 11. All cases are considered probable pending confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).



Statement From Auditor McGuiness On Judge’s Ruling

Auditor of Accounts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2022

DOVER, Delaware – Today, Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness released the following statement in response to the Memorandum Opinion and Order from the court confirming the Auditor’s Office’s power to conduct performance audits: Judge Karsnitz released his decision in our court case with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) regarding our requests […]



Auditor’s Office to Release Fifteen Examinations of Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Auditor of Accounts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2022

DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness announced today the upcoming release of fifteen examinations of Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities. “Today my office is releasing the ‘Examination of The Moorings at Lewes Nursing Home Long-Term Healthcare Facility’, but there will be many more in the coming weeks as part of this office’s regular review of […]



Family Emergency Preparedness Day Returns on September 17

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The 16th annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day returns on Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, DE 19934. The rain date is Sunday, September 18.

September is “National Preparedness Month,” and attendees can get a wealth of resources and information to enhance their emergency preparedness – all in a fun, family environment. The event is co-sponsored by the Delaware Citizen Corps, Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Preparedness.






  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DPH Announces Partnerships To Expand Access To The Monkeypox Vaccine For Eligible Persons

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing additional locations where those who meet eligibility criteria can get the monkeypox (MPX) vaccine. On Monday, DPH expanded access to the vaccine to those living with HIV and those receiving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).



DPH Announces Five New Monkeypox Cases And Expanded Access To Vaccine

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing five additional cases of monkeypox (MPX), bringing the state’s total to 11. All cases are considered probable pending confirmatory testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).



Statement From Auditor McGuiness On Judge’s Ruling

Auditor of Accounts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Medicaid and Medical Assistance | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2022

DOVER, Delaware – Today, Delaware State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness released the following statement in response to the Memorandum Opinion and Order from the court confirming the Auditor’s Office’s power to conduct performance audits: Judge Karsnitz released his decision in our court case with the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) regarding our requests […]



Auditor’s Office to Release Fifteen Examinations of Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities

Auditor of Accounts | Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Auditor of Accounts - Kathy McGuiness | Date Posted: Thursday, August 11, 2022

DOVER, Del. – State Auditor Kathy McGuiness announced today the upcoming release of fifteen examinations of Delaware’s Long-Term Care Facilities. “Today my office is releasing the ‘Examination of The Moorings at Lewes Nursing Home Long-Term Healthcare Facility’, but there will be many more in the coming weeks as part of this office’s regular review of […]



Family Emergency Preparedness Day Returns on September 17

Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 9, 2022

The 16th annual Family Emergency Preparedness Day returns on Saturday, September 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Brecknock County Park, 80 Old Camden Road, Camden, DE 19934. The rain date is Sunday, September 18.

September is “National Preparedness Month,” and attendees can get a wealth of resources and information to enhance their emergency preparedness – all in a fun, family environment. The event is co-sponsored by the Delaware Citizen Corps, Kent County Parks and Recreation, Kent County Department of Public Safety, Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA), and the Delaware Division of Public Health Office of Preparedness.