Delaware Cancer Consortium Hosts 2024 Biennial Retreat
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024
On April 9, 150 Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) members gathered for their 2024 retreat for presentations by prominent local and national speakers, including four cancer survivors who shared their diagnosis, care, and experience living with cancer. The theme was Vision. Purpose. Action. Coming Together to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, aligning with DCC’s goal to implement culturally inclusive initiatives […]
DPH Observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will join health organizations and advocates around the globe to recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Sunday, March 24. This day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch’s groundbreaking discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is used to raise awareness and increase education about the threat of TB. DPH’s Tuberculosis Elimination and […]
DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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.
