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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 | Newsroom | 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 […]




Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 28 de Abril

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

NEW CASTLE (26 de Abril de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Abril 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 […]




13 Young People, 4 Emerging Leaders, 2 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022

NEW CASTLE (April 25, 2022) – Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 13 young people, four emerging leaders and two groups during a May 17 ceremony to recognize their service to Delaware. “I am honored to celebrate the young people across our state who continue to serve our communities […]




DPH Reports Increase In Covid-19 Cases, Hospitalizations; Rates Remain Low Compared To Winter Surge

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, April 22, 2022

DOVER, DE (April 22, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on case and vaccination data since the last COVID-19 update released on March 25, 2022.  While Delaware is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, both remain significantly lower than during the winter surge. Deaths are also low […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

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 | Newsroom | 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 […]




Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 28 de Abril

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

NEW CASTLE (26 de Abril de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Abril 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 […]




13 Young People, 4 Emerging Leaders, 2 Groups to Be Honored with Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award

Delaware Health and Social Services | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, April 25, 2022

NEW CASTLE (April 25, 2022) – Governor John Carney will present the Governor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards to 13 young people, four emerging leaders and two groups during a May 17 ceremony to recognize their service to Delaware. “I am honored to celebrate the young people across our state who continue to serve our communities […]




DPH Reports Increase In Covid-19 Cases, Hospitalizations; Rates Remain Low Compared To Winter Surge

Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, April 22, 2022

DOVER, DE (April 22, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on case and vaccination data since the last COVID-19 update released on March 25, 2022.  While Delaware is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, both remain significantly lower than during the winter surge. Deaths are also low […]