DPH Encourages Delawareans To Consider Masking In Public Amid Rising Covid-19 Cases
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Saturday, May 21, 2022
DOVER, DE (May 21, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports an increase in COVID-19 cases since the previous monthly COVID-19 update released on April 22, 2022. While COVID-19 cases are increasing in Delaware, hospitalizations and deaths remain significantly lower when compared to the winter surge. DPH continues to encourage Delawareans to get tested if they exhibit symptoms […]
DHSS to Partner with Habitat for Humanity on Pilot Program for Minor Home Repairs for Older Delawareans
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 19, 2022
At the announcement Thursday morning at Rose Hill Community Center near New Castle (from left): Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County CEO Kevin L. Lewis, Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) Chief Administrator Cynthia Mercer, DSAAPD Director Melissa Smith, state Representative Franklin Cooke, state Senator Darius Brown, DSAAPD Deputy […]
DPH Diabetes & Heart Disease Prevention & Control Program Sponsors 20th Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, May 9, 2022
DOVER, DE (MAY 9, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Diabetes & Heart Disease Prevention & Control Program (DHDPC) and the Delaware Diabetes Coalition are co-sponsoring the 20th Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo on May 10, 2022, at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, Delaware. The event is free to the public and will be […]
DHSS Releases Second Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report
Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Health Care Commission | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 5, 2022
NEW CASTLE (May 5, 2022) – Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Molly Magarik presented the State’s second annual Benchmark Trend Report at today’s Delaware Health Care Commission (DHCC) meeting. This report displays trends in Delaware’s health care spending and quality, comparing new 2020 data against a set benchmark, as well as baseline […]
DHSS Launches State Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program
Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | Newsroom | 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 […]
