Six Delaware Community-Based Organizations Receive Mini-Grants to Reduce Infant and Maternal Mortality
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 10, 2019
To reduce disparate birth outcomes and save the lives of both infants and their mothers, the Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Delaware Healthy Mother and Infant Consortium (DHMIC) awarded mini-grants to six community organizations. The local grant recipients were announced Dec. 10, during the DHMIC’s quarterly meeting in Dover.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Now May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk Later
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges Delawareans to make lifestyle adjustments to help reduce their risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
DPH Announces New Health Indicators Added to My Healthy Community Data Portal
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2019
The Division of Public Health announced updates to its My Healthy Community data portal. DPH launched My Healthy Community earlier this year to allow Delawareans to access information about the overall health of their communities.
DNREC announces that Croda, Inc. can resume ethylene oxide production at company’s Atlas Point facility
Delaware Emergency Management Agency | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Secretary Shawn M. Garvin announced today that the Department has granted approval to Croda, Inc. to resume ethylene oxide (EO) production at the company’s Atlas Point facility. Croda received DNREC approval by fulfilling its obligations to improve safety at the facility through actions required by DNREC’s accidental release program. DNREC issued its requirements after investigating the Nov. 25, 2018 accidental release of EO, the volatile chemical substance used in the manufacturing of Croda’s products.
DPH Director Participates in March of Dimes Congressional Briefing on Infant and Maternal Health
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2019
Washington D.C. – Division of Public Health (DPH) Director Dr. Karyl Rattay participated in a Congressional briefing for members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill today, November 7, 2019, regarding maternal and infant health as part of a panel discussion hosted by March of Dimes. The briefing, “Making the […]
