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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


Experts Warn of Potential Increase in Illicit Drug Use Amid Shortage of Prescription Stimulants

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023

Amidst a shortage of prescription stimulants, concerns have been raised about the potential increase in illicit drug use. With many individuals relying on prescription stimulants to manage conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the shortage has left many struggling to access the medication they need. This has led some individuals to turn to illicit drugs […]




DHSS Adds Prescription Drug and Imaging Procedures Cost Comparisons to CostAware Website

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2023

NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today enhancements to the CostAware website, designed to help Delawareans understand how their health care dollars are spent by comparing the variation of average costs for different episodes of care and medical services based on actual medical and pharmacy claims in Delaware. […]




DPH Announces Annual Celebration Event for #MyReasonWhyDE

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing their youth-led #MyReasonWhyDE annual celebration. The public is cordially invited to attend this annual celebration on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 S. Madison St. in Wilmington. Doors open at 6 P.M.; event starts at 6:30 P.M.  The #MyReasonWhy campaign is part of DPH’s long-term strategy to work with partner organizations in the community and […]




HRSA Visits DHSS to Review Substance Use Disorder Prevention Work

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was in Delaware on August 31, 2023, to review the innovative substance use disorder prevention work that the Department of Health and Human Services is conducting in Sussex County, Delaware. The Division of Forensic Science reported that 537 people died of a […]




Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding Health Equity in Outcomes Related to Substance Use Disorder

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Suspected Overdoses | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

DOVER – Tuesday, leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) joined partner community agencies for a community response briefing to provide the latest information regarding the state’s efforts to address disparities in outcomes related to Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder for minority and vulnerable populations. Organized by the DHSS […]







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

Experts Warn of Potential Increase in Illicit Drug Use Amid Shortage of Prescription Stimulants

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Monday, October 2, 2023

Amidst a shortage of prescription stimulants, concerns have been raised about the potential increase in illicit drug use. With many individuals relying on prescription stimulants to manage conditions such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the shortage has left many struggling to access the medication they need. This has led some individuals to turn to illicit drugs […]




DHSS Adds Prescription Drug and Imaging Procedures Cost Comparisons to CostAware Website

Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | News | Date Posted: Thursday, September 28, 2023

NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today enhancements to the CostAware website, designed to help Delawareans understand how their health care dollars are spent by comparing the variation of average costs for different episodes of care and medical services based on actual medical and pharmacy claims in Delaware. […]




DPH Announces Annual Celebration Event for #MyReasonWhyDE

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing their youth-led #MyReasonWhyDE annual celebration. The public is cordially invited to attend this annual celebration on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at the Delaware Contemporary, located at 200 S. Madison St. in Wilmington. Doors open at 6 P.M.; event starts at 6:30 P.M.  The #MyReasonWhy campaign is part of DPH’s long-term strategy to work with partner organizations in the community and […]




HRSA Visits DHSS to Review Substance Use Disorder Prevention Work

Delaware Health and Social Services | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services was in Delaware on August 31, 2023, to review the innovative substance use disorder prevention work that the Department of Health and Human Services is conducting in Sussex County, Delaware. The Division of Forensic Science reported that 537 people died of a […]




Delaware Officials Underscore Urgency Regarding Health Equity in Outcomes Related to Substance Use Disorder

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health | News | Suspected Overdoses | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

DOVER – Tuesday, leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) joined partner community agencies for a community response briefing to provide the latest information regarding the state’s efforts to address disparities in outcomes related to Substance Use Disorder and Opioid Use Disorder for minority and vulnerable populations. Organized by the DHSS […]