In Another Likely Consequence of Pandemic, Delaware Overdose Deaths Increase 15% in 2021
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Division of Forensic Science Annual Report Finds Fentanyl Still Involved in More Than 80% of Deaths; Cocaine Link on the Rise NEW CASTLE (May 24, 2022) – In what health officials fear is another consequence of the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Delaware’s overdose deaths increased more than 15% in 2021 to a record […]
Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 26 de Mayo
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
NEW CASTLE (25 de Mayo de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Mayo a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19. Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de asistencia nutricional suplementaria (SNAP) y […]
Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On May 26
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
NEW CASTLE (May 25, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for May 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 […]
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 […]
