Delaware Governor John Carney gets his flu shot and urges Delawareans to get theirs as well
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Delaware Governor John Carney, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long, Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Secretary Dr. Kara Odom Walker and Department of Transportation (DelDOT) Secretary Jennifer Cohan were among hundreds who lined up to receive their annual flu vaccine Tuesday in Dover.
DHSS Launches START Initiative to Engage More Delawareans Suffering from Substance Use Disorder
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 3, 2018
WILMINGTON (Oct. 3, 2018) – As a way to engage more Delawareans suffering from substance use disorder in treatment, while also meeting their accompanying needs for housing, employment, education and other wraparound services, the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today launched its START Initiative with a press conference and a daylong forum for […]
La Division De Salud Publica Y El Distrito Escolar De Indian River Anuncian La Respuesta A TB En La Escuela Primaria De Georgetown
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
La División de Salud Pública (DPH) y el distrito escolar de Indiana River anunció hoy que aproximadamente 50 individuos en la escuela primaria de Georgetown en el condado de Sussex County han estado expuestos a alguien con tuberculosis activa (TB) DPH está haciendo contacto con aquellas personas para ofrecer pruebas de TB gratuitas, así como tratamiento si es necesario. Para proteger la privacidad médica, no se proporcionará ninguna información adicional con respecto a la fuente de la infección o de los individuos que necesitan las pruebas.
Division of Public Health and Indian River School District Announce TB Response at Georgetown Elementary School
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 25, 2018
The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that approximately 50 individuals at Georgetown Elementary School in Sussex County may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB). DPH is making contact with those individuals to offer free screenings, as well as treatment if needed. To protect medical privacy, no additional information will be provided regarding the source of the infection or the individuals who need testing.
DPH URGING RESIDENTS: Don’t Wait – Get Vaccinated Against Flu Now
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Officials pushing vaccination message after flu spreads statewide and first flu-related hospitalization is confirmed DOVER (Sept. 19, 2018) — While the “official” start of flu season is still two weeks away, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is urging residents not to wait to get vaccinated. Four cases of the flu now have been confirmed, […]
