DPH Presents 2019 State Health Improvement Plan Progress Report and Launches Updated Website
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019
The Division of Public Health (DPH), along with state and community partners, hosted its annual stakeholder meeting on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, to discuss the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and present the 2019 annual SHIP report.
DPH Encourages Residents to Participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Sat., Oct. 26, 2019: Delaware residents can safely dispose of their unused or expired prescription medications at designated sites throughout the state as part of the 18th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.
Keep Children Safe on Halloween
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 18, 2019
The Safe Kids Delaware Coalition reminds parents to take precautions to keep their children safe while trick-or-treating.
Flu is Now Confirmed Statewide; DPH Announces First Flu Cases in Kent and Sussex Counties for the 2019-2020 Season
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 14, 2019
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza in Kent and Sussex counties, for the 2019-2020 flu season. The Kent County case involves a 26-year-old female, while the Sussex County case involves a 7-year-old male. This brings the total number of flu cases this season to three. The first confirmed flu case for New Castle County was announced last week.
Delaware Public Health Officials Confirm First Flu Case of the 2019-2020 Season
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
DOVER – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the state’s first laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2019-2020 flu season. The case, which also marks Delaware’s first pediatric case of the season, involves an 8-year-old from New Castle County. “The flu is here,” said DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay. “Now that we […]
