Delaware Releases Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern and First PFAS Implementation Plan
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Delaware DNREC, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health within the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS-DPH) and the Department of Agriculture (DDA) today announced the release of the 2026 Strategic Framework for Contaminants of Emerging Concern (CECs) and the 2026 PFAS Implementation Plan. Together, the two documents establish a coordinated, science-based approach to identifying, assessing and reducing risks from a broad class of chemicals that threaten Delaware’s environment, drinking water, food supply and public health.
DHSS, DNREC Reopen PFAS Awareness and Outreach Grant Opportunity Through March 27
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
DHSS/Division of Public Health and DNREC are reopening a grant opportunity for community outreach and awareness about PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), with a focus on underserved communities and historically industrial areas or areas impacted by PFAS contamination. Grant applications will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. EDT March 27. The outreach and awareness grant is funded through DHSS with Delaware PFAS Settlement Funds.
DPH Reports Measles Exposure at Nemours Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in Wilmington
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, February 20, 2026
DOVER, Del. (Feb.20, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a measles exposure at the Nemours Children’s Hospital emergency department in Wilmington on February 18, 2026. Contact tracing is ongoing. DPH will notify persons who were identified as exposed, to confirm whether or not they have been vaccinated against measles before, […]
DPH to Host Summit on Building Healthy, Strong Communities in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
DOVER, DE (February 10, 2026) – To advance health outcomes and well-being for all Delawareans, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Health Equity will host the Pathways to Thriving Summit on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will speak as well as DPH Director […]
Delaware Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board Announces 2026 Video Scholarship Contest for High School Students
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, February 6, 2026
NEW CASTLE, DE – Delaware’s Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness Board has announced the start of its 2026 Organ Donor Awareness Video Scholarship Contest open to Delaware high school students. The contest encourages students to learn about organ and tissue donation and share that message with others. The video public service scholarship contest is open […]
