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  Category: Division of Public Health


Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]



Division of Public Health and Indian River School District Announce TB Response at Howard T. Ennis School

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that a small number of individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) as part of being transported to and from the Howard T. Ennis School. 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 on the active TB case or the individuals who need testing. While the risk of transmission is low, the medical guidance is that those who have been exposed and become infected with the TB bacteria should be treated so they do not develop TB disease.



DPH Partnering with State Parks and YMCA to Remind Delawareans to ‘Protect Your Skin’

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The days are heating up as we approach the official start of summer. While most people are focused on getting outdoors to be more active, enjoy sports like baseball and fishing, and appreciate the warmth, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone to be mindful of the sun’s harmful rays. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays can lead to skin cancer. Delaware ranks third nationally for skin cancer diagnosis. Building on ongoing awareness efforts, the 2017 Division of Public Health’s #ProtectYourSkinDE skin cancer prevention campaign is under way to educate Delawareans, especially children, teens and young adults about skin cancer prevention.



DPH Encourages Testing for Hepatitis C

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and its partners are working to raise awareness of viral hepatitis by encouraging priority populations to get tested, specifically for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. One of these priority populations, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are people born from 1945–1965, sometimes referred to as baby boomers. The CDC indicates they are 5 times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults.



Delaware to Participate in NGA’s Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Initiative will help states anticipate effects of federal health care changes, and discuss new ways to reduce costs WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that Delaware has been selected as one of 14 states to participate in the Governors’ Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network – an initiative led by the National Governors […]






  Category: Division of Public Health

Lt. Governor Hall-Long Announces Legislation to Improve Behavioral Health Services in Delaware

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Kent County | Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long | New Castle County | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2017

Legislation will lead to the creation of a statewide integrated plan to address addiction and mental illness in Delaware DOVER, Del. – On Thursday, Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long announced the creation of the Behavioral Health Consortium in an effort to streamline and foster a coordinated behavioral health system within our state. The consortium, chaired by […]



Division of Public Health and Indian River School District Announce TB Response at Howard T. Ennis School

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and Indian River School District announced today that a small number of individuals may have been exposed to someone with active tuberculosis (TB) as part of being transported to and from the Howard T. Ennis School. 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 on the active TB case or the individuals who need testing. While the risk of transmission is low, the medical guidance is that those who have been exposed and become infected with the TB bacteria should be treated so they do not develop TB disease.



DPH Partnering with State Parks and YMCA to Remind Delawareans to ‘Protect Your Skin’

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The days are heating up as we approach the official start of summer. While most people are focused on getting outdoors to be more active, enjoy sports like baseball and fishing, and appreciate the warmth, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone to be mindful of the sun’s harmful rays. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays can lead to skin cancer. Delaware ranks third nationally for skin cancer diagnosis. Building on ongoing awareness efforts, the 2017 Division of Public Health’s #ProtectYourSkinDE skin cancer prevention campaign is under way to educate Delawareans, especially children, teens and young adults about skin cancer prevention.



DPH Encourages Testing for Hepatitis C

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The Division of Public Health (DPH) and its partners are working to raise awareness of viral hepatitis by encouraging priority populations to get tested, specifically for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. One of these priority populations, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are people born from 1945–1965, sometimes referred to as baby boomers. The CDC indicates they are 5 times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults.



Delaware to Participate in NGA’s Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017

Initiative will help states anticipate effects of federal health care changes, and discuss new ways to reduce costs WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney announced on Thursday that Delaware has been selected as one of 14 states to participate in the Governors’ Bipartisan Health Reform Learning Network – an initiative led by the National Governors […]