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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 | Newsroom | 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.




DPH Seeks Community-Based Applicants For Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Mini-Grants

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, August 8, 2022

DOVER, DE (Aug. 8, 2022) — The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Program (PANO) is seeking mini-grant applications as part of the Advancing Healthy Lifestyles (AHL) initiative to improve community health and reduce chronic health conditions.   PANO expects to award five to eight mini-grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in September.  All applications are due no later than August 17. The project period will run from October 2022 to May […]




Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips In Dog Abandonment Case Resulting In Death

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2022

***WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE BELOW. MAY TRIGGER.***       DOVER, DE (Aug. 5) – The Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public’s help with providing any information that may lead to identifying the person responsible for abandoning a dog that was found clinging to life earlier this week. The […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

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 | Newsroom | 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.




DPH Seeks Community-Based Applicants For Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Mini-Grants

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, August 8, 2022

DOVER, DE (Aug. 8, 2022) — The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Program (PANO) is seeking mini-grant applications as part of the Advancing Healthy Lifestyles (AHL) initiative to improve community health and reduce chronic health conditions.   PANO expects to award five to eight mini-grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 in September.  All applications are due no later than August 17. The project period will run from October 2022 to May […]




Delaware Animal Services Seeks Tips In Dog Abandonment Case Resulting In Death

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, August 5, 2022

***WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE BELOW. MAY TRIGGER.***       DOVER, DE (Aug. 5) – The Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) is seeking the public’s help with providing any information that may lead to identifying the person responsible for abandoning a dog that was found clinging to life earlier this week. The […]