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  Category: Division of Public Health


DPH Advises Customers of BroadKiln Beach, PrimeHook Water Companies to Boil Water After Samples Test Positive for E. coli Bacteria

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has advised the operator of Broadkiln Beach Water Company located in Sussex County to issue a boil water notice to customers after water samples collected from the system tested positive for the presence of E-coli bacteria on Friday, July 20. Because the Broadkiln Beach Water Company shares a connection with PrimeHook Water Company, anyone who uses drinking water from either system should not drink the water without boiling it first.




DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces year’s first finding of West Nile virus in wild birds

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2018

The DNREC Mosquito Control Section, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health and Department of Agriculture, has announced the first detection this year of West Nile virus in wild birds, indicating the recurrence of this mosquito-borne disease in Delaware.




Delaware Cancer Mortality Continues to Decrease; Public Health Releases Annual Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2018

Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rates, say Delaware public health officials. From 2000-2004 to 2010-2014, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 12 percent, an impressive improvement though slightly lower than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).




DPH Provides Fourth of July Food and Pet Safety Tips

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends that residents take steps to keep family, friends, and pets safe during Fourth of July gatherings.




DPH Advises Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures This Week

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 2, 2018

As many Delawareans head outside for Fourth of July festivities, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat early this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s through Tuesday, with the heat index values as high as 105 degrees.







  Category: Division of Public Health

DPH Advises Customers of BroadKiln Beach, PrimeHook Water Companies to Boil Water After Samples Test Positive for E. coli Bacteria

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 20, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has advised the operator of Broadkiln Beach Water Company located in Sussex County to issue a boil water notice to customers after water samples collected from the system tested positive for the presence of E-coli bacteria on Friday, July 20. Because the Broadkiln Beach Water Company shares a connection with PrimeHook Water Company, anyone who uses drinking water from either system should not drink the water without boiling it first.




DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section announces year’s first finding of West Nile virus in wild birds

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, July 13, 2018

The DNREC Mosquito Control Section, in conjunction with the Division of Public Health and Department of Agriculture, has announced the first detection this year of West Nile virus in wild birds, indicating the recurrence of this mosquito-borne disease in Delaware.




Delaware Cancer Mortality Continues to Decrease; Public Health Releases Annual Cancer Report

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 9, 2018

Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s all-site cancer mortality rates, say Delaware public health officials. From 2000-2004 to 2010-2014, Delaware’s cancer death rate decreased 12 percent, an impressive improvement though slightly lower than the decline seen nationally (14 percent), according to the latest cancer data announced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).




DPH Provides Fourth of July Food and Pet Safety Tips

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 3, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recommends that residents take steps to keep family, friends, and pets safe during Fourth of July gatherings.




DPH Advises Residents to Prepare for Dangerously High Temperatures This Week

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, July 2, 2018

As many Delawareans head outside for Fourth of July festivities, the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat early this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s through Tuesday, with the heat index values as high as 105 degrees.