DHSS Announces Health Fund Applications Due August 31
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2025
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) announced applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2027 and are due August 31. This is a change from previous years when Delaware Health Fund applications went live in June and closed in August. The application went live on […]
New Animal Welfare License Plate Helps Protect Animals in Need
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is introducing its new Animal Welfare License Plate, designed to support initiatives that enhance the well-being of companion animals across the state. This license plate, available now through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), serves as a visible commitment to animal welfare while contributing to programs that protect animals in need.
Governor Meyer Recognizes National EMS Week and Celebrates EMS ‘State Office of the Year’ Achievement
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 19, 2025
Governor Matt Meyer presented a proclamation for National EMS Week this week (May 19-24, 2025) today, recognizing the vital contributions of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals. The event, held at Kent County EMS in Dover, highlighted the dedication and service of EMS providers across the state. During the ceremony, Governor Meyer met with officials from […]
Division of Visually Impaired Provides Sensitivity Training to Wilmington PD
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division for the Visually Impaired | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 15, 2025
WILMINGTON — The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) partnered with the Wilmington Police Department to provide visual impairment sensitivity training to 60 officers on May 6 and 13 at police headquarters. The training was led by DVI-certified orientation and mobility therapist Heather Dougherty, with support from therapists […]
Delaware’s Fifth Annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report Shows 9.1% Increase
Delaware Health and Social Services | Health Care Commission | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2025
NEW CASTLE – Per capita healthcare spending in Delaware increased 9.1% in Calendar Year (CY) 2023, outpacing the spending benchmark set at a 3.1 percent growth rate for the CY 2023 performance period. The State of Delaware’s fifth annual Health Care Benchmark Trend Report was presented today by the Department of Health and Social Services […]
