Sixteenth Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo Nov. 14
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 6, 2017
More than 50 exhibitors and screeners will showcase health services, supplies and programs to Delawareans with diabetes at the 16th Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo, to be held Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Dover Downs Conference Center.
Delaware Steps Up Fight Against Addiction; Begins Work to Expand Mental Health Services
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families | Division of Public Health | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Former Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long (2017-2025) | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 27, 2017
Led by Lt. Governor Hall-Long, new group will develop plan to do more to help Delawareans battle substance abuse, increase mental health treatment options and support families NEW CASTLE, Del. – Delaware officials, health professionals and community advocates came together Friday to take the next step in Delaware’s fight against substance use addiction. The Behavioral […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 27, 2017
Nearly one in four women, and one in nine men, will experience domestic violence, in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Delaware, that translates to 136,000 women and approximately 108,000 men who have been impacted. As October draws to a close, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the long-term health impacts of this important social issue.
DPH Confirms First Influenza Cases for 2017-2018 Flu Season
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 flu season. Six individuals have been diagnosed with the flu to date in October.
Take the Fright Out of Halloween This Year With Tips for a Healthy and Safe Oct. 31
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 23, 2017
Halloween is frighteningly close. While most young children are excited to dress up in costume and see how much candy they will get, this annual event can also bring some anxiety to parents. Between concerns about sugar overload, making sure children and their candy supply are safe, and how your pets may react, it takes some serious planning to be ready for Halloween.
