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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


DHSS Launches State Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022

NEW CASTLE (May 4, 2022) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has launched a state-sponsored Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (HCPLRP). Under the new loan repayment program, eligible clinicians may receive up to $50,000 per year in loan repayment for a maximum of four years of employment in Delaware. Governor John […]




Columbus Organization Will Continue to Connect Individuals to Services, Supports

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

DOVER (May 4, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) announced today that the Columbus Organization will continue to operate as the Division’s Targeted Case Management Provider, providing case management support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across the State. Targeted Case Management through the Columbus Organization provides […]




May Is Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month; May 19 Hepatitis Testing Day

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Dover (May 4, 2022) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing May as Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19 as Hepatitis Testing Day. There are several different viruses that can cause hepatitis. The most common type of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B […]




DPH Announces 22nd DEA National Prescription Drug Take-back Day For Delaware

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Delaware will hold its 22nd National DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There will also be Sharps disposals for needle disposal at select locations, and overdose response education with free Narcan available at select locations.




Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On April 28

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

NEW CASTLE (April 26, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for April to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DHSS Launches State Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | News | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022

NEW CASTLE (May 4, 2022) – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has launched a state-sponsored Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (HCPLRP). Under the new loan repayment program, eligible clinicians may receive up to $50,000 per year in loan repayment for a maximum of four years of employment in Delaware. Governor John […]




Columbus Organization Will Continue to Connect Individuals to Services, Supports

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Developmental Disabilities Services | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

DOVER (May 4, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) announced today that the Columbus Organization will continue to operate as the Division’s Targeted Case Management Provider, providing case management support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families across the State. Targeted Case Management through the Columbus Organization provides […]




May Is Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month; May 19 Hepatitis Testing Day

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Dover (May 4, 2022) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing May as Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19 as Hepatitis Testing Day. There are several different viruses that can cause hepatitis. The most common type of viral hepatitis are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Both hepatitis A and hepatitis B […]




DPH Announces 22nd DEA National Prescription Drug Take-back Day For Delaware

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Delaware will hold its 22nd National DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Delawareans can discard their expired or unused medications at locations statewide between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. There will also be Sharps disposals for needle disposal at select locations, and overdose response education with free Narcan available at select locations.




Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On April 28

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

NEW CASTLE (April 26, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for April to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance […]