Delaware Division of Public Health Director Announces Retirement
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026
DOVER, Del. (May 18, 2026) — After 32 years of dedicated service, Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Director Steven Blessing announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026. The first non-physician DPH Director in state history, Blessing led the organization through many changes during his tenure and leaves a legacy of meaningful initiatives that have, […]
DNREC, DPH Call for Heightened Tick Awareness in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, April 27, 2026
As Delawareans spend more time outdoors this spring and summer, DNREC and the Division of Public Health are reminding residents to take simple steps to avoid tick bites and reduce the risk of tick-borne illness. Of particular concern with ticks now active year-round in the state are the blacklegged tick, lone star tick and American dog tick.
Delaware Cancer Consortium Celebrates 25 Years of Influencing Change and Saving Lives
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
DOVER, Del. (April 22, 2026) — On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) gathered 124 health care professionals, state legislators, and community partners for its biennial retreat. This year’s event marked the milestone 25th anniversary of the DCC and highlighted the important theme of Influencing Change, Inspiring Innovation, and Saving Lives. This […]
DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, April 20, 2026
Note: References to the key findings available at the link below: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/dph-releases-latest-cancer-incidence-and-mortality-trends-in-delaware/ DOVER, Del. (April 20, 2026) – Cancer mortality rates in Delaware continue to decline, according to new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in […]
Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium Celebrates 20th Anniversary During Annual Summit
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
On April 13, the Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium (DHMIC) celebrated two decades of improving maternal and infant health during its annual summit. The theme — “Learning from the past. Leading in the present. Shaping maternal and child health for the future” — highlighted past achievements while focusing on innovative strategies to drive continued […]
