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  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services


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 […]




Prevent Injury and Disability from Falls: Fall Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-22, 2023

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2023

Broken bones, head injuries and temporary or permanent disabilities can result from falls. The Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention’s Falls Prevention Team encourages Delawareans to prevent such mishaps. Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed September 18-22, 2023 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in accordance with the nationally recognized observance. “It’s important that we […]




Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended For Everyone 6 Months And Older

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 15, 2023

Per the CDC, vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and death and reduces the chance of suffering from Long COVID.  Anyone who has yet to receive any type of COVID-19 vaccination and those whose last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine was over two months ago may receive the updated doses when they become available in the coming days.







  Category: Delaware Health and Social Services

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 […]




Prevent Injury and Disability from Falls: Fall Prevention Awareness Week is September 18-22, 2023

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, September 18, 2023

Broken bones, head injuries and temporary or permanent disabilities can result from falls. The Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention’s Falls Prevention Team encourages Delawareans to prevent such mishaps. Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed September 18-22, 2023 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week in accordance with the nationally recognized observance. “It’s important that we […]




Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Recommended For Everyone 6 Months And Older

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 15, 2023

Per the CDC, vaccination remains the best protection against COVID-19-related hospitalization and death and reduces the chance of suffering from Long COVID.  Anyone who has yet to receive any type of COVID-19 vaccination and those whose last dose of any COVID-19 vaccine was over two months ago may receive the updated doses when they become available in the coming days.