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  Category: Division of Public Health


DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]




Delaware Office of Animal Welfare Rescues 76 Animals from Felton Home

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) received a call from Delaware State Police about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal welfare officers arrived at the home to investigate, discovering 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions.




DPH Confirms Flu-Related Deaths During 2023-2024 Flu Season, Urges Public to Get Vaccinated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Getting the annual flu vaccine is important for all people ages 6 months and older to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death that can result from the flu virus. Hospitalization and death from the flu can occur in previously healthy individuals, though persons with underlying health conditions are at significantly increased risk for serious outcomes.




Scheduled Closure of the Office of Vital Statistics in Dover for Renovations

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.







  Category: Division of Public Health

DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]




Delaware Office of Animal Welfare Rescues 76 Animals from Felton Home

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 1, 2024

Animal welfare officers rescued 76 animals from a mobile home in Felton after being found living in cramped, unsanitary conditions. The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW)’s Delaware Animal Services (DAS) received a call from Delaware State Police about a potential animal cruelty case. Animal welfare officers arrived at the home to investigate, discovering 66 small breed dogs, 9 cats and 1 bird living in inhumane conditions.




DPH Confirms Flu-Related Deaths During 2023-2024 Flu Season, Urges Public to Get Vaccinated

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Getting the annual flu vaccine is important for all people ages 6 months and older to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death that can result from the flu virus. Hospitalization and death from the flu can occur in previously healthy individuals, though persons with underlying health conditions are at significantly increased risk for serious outcomes.




Scheduled Closure of the Office of Vital Statistics in Dover for Renovations

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) announces that the Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12 through April 5, 2024.