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DPH Reports Zero Cases of High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports from multiple states that suggest children may have higher blood lead levels (BLLs) after consuming recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce products. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has received no reports of children with high BLLs in response to the recall of cinnamon-containing applesauce products. Signs and […]




Nominations Now Open for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023

NEW CASTLE – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards and the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards (Adult Awards) are open. Nominations for both awards will be accepted by the […]




DPH Reminds Residents to “Spread Joy Not Germs” This Holiday Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of year, DPH is actively educating residents about how to mitigate exposure and transmission of these respiratory viruses. Keeping in the spirit of the holiday season, […]




Delaware’s Birth to Three Program Hosts Virtual Event with Online Sensation Ms. Rachel

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Delaware’s Birth to Three Program is proud to announce a dynamic and engaging virtual event, “Explore Delaware’s Birth to Three Journey with Special Guest Ms. Rachel,” scheduled for December 6, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. This one-hour live event is divided into two captivating segments, designed to educate, inspire and […]




Delaware Becomes the First State to Hold Statewide Lung Cancer Screening Event

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2023

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has partnered with hospitals and imaging facilities across Delaware to present National Lung Cancer Screening Day (NLCSD) as a statewide event. On Saturday, November 11, representatives from the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control within the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will be on-site at several imaging facilities. Delaware is the […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

DPH Reports Zero Cases of High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, December 22, 2023

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports from multiple states that suggest children may have higher blood lead levels (BLLs) after consuming recalled cinnamon-containing applesauce products. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has received no reports of children with high BLLs in response to the recall of cinnamon-containing applesauce products. Signs and […]




Nominations Now Open for 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards

Delaware Health and Social Services | News | Date Posted: Friday, December 15, 2023

NEW CASTLE – The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of State Service Centers (DSSC) and State Office of Volunteerism (SOV) is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards and the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards (Adult Awards) are open. Nominations for both awards will be accepted by the […]




DPH Reminds Residents to “Spread Joy Not Germs” This Holiday Season

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, December 11, 2023

DOVER, Del. (Dec. 11, 2023) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) takes the safety and well-being of all Delawareans seriously. With COVID-19, flu and RSV all prevalent this time of year, DPH is actively educating residents about how to mitigate exposure and transmission of these respiratory viruses. Keeping in the spirit of the holiday season, […]




Delaware’s Birth to Three Program Hosts Virtual Event with Online Sensation Ms. Rachel

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Delaware’s Birth to Three Program is proud to announce a dynamic and engaging virtual event, “Explore Delaware’s Birth to Three Journey with Special Guest Ms. Rachel,” scheduled for December 6, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (EST) via Zoom. This one-hour live event is divided into two captivating segments, designed to educate, inspire and […]




Delaware Becomes the First State to Hold Statewide Lung Cancer Screening Event

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, November 9, 2023

The American Cancer Society (ACS) has partnered with hospitals and imaging facilities across Delaware to present National Lung Cancer Screening Day (NLCSD) as a statewide event. On Saturday, November 11, representatives from the Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control within the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will be on-site at several imaging facilities. Delaware is the […]