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  Category: Division of Public Health


GOVERNOR MARKELL AND PUBLIC HEALTH URGE FLU VACCINATION

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2015

At the annual Division of Public Health (DPH) flu immunization clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, Governor Jack Markell urged Delawareans age six months and older to get their annual flu vaccination as early as possible. Then he pushed up his sleeve to receive his own flu shot.




Public Health Stormy Weather Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

With the potential for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to stay safe and healthy, and to protect their pets using some important tips.




Rabid Cat Confirmed In Dover Mobile Home Park

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

A cat living at Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park in Dover has tested positive for rabies.




Division of Public Health Coordinates Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for September 12

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2015

National studies show that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, and that includes the home medicine cabinet. That’s why the Division of Public Health’s Healthy Homes Program is coordinating the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday September 12, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.




Protect Your Groundwater to Protect Your Health

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2015

Nearly every person in Delaware drinks some form of groundwater on a daily basis, so we all have a reason to preserve its quality. That’s why the Delaware Office of Drinking Water (ODW) within the Division of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing national Protect Your Groundwater Day on September 8, 2015.







  Category: Division of Public Health


GOVERNOR MARKELL AND PUBLIC HEALTH URGE FLU VACCINATION

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 9, 2015

At the annual Division of Public Health (DPH) flu immunization clinic at the New Castle Farmers Market, Governor Jack Markell urged Delawareans age six months and older to get their annual flu vaccination as early as possible. Then he pushed up his sleeve to receive his own flu shot.




Public Health Stormy Weather Tips

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

With the potential for heavy rain and high winds this weekend, the Division of Public Health (DPH) reminds Delawareans to stay safe and healthy, and to protect their pets using some important tips.




Rabid Cat Confirmed In Dover Mobile Home Park

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015

A cat living at Kings Cliff Mobile Home Park in Dover has tested positive for rabies.




Division of Public Health Coordinates Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for September 12

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 8, 2015

National studies show that the majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, and that includes the home medicine cabinet. That’s why the Division of Public Health’s Healthy Homes Program is coordinating the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday September 12, 2015 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.




Protect Your Groundwater to Protect Your Health

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, September 4, 2015

Nearly every person in Delaware drinks some form of groundwater on a daily basis, so we all have a reason to preserve its quality. That’s why the Delaware Office of Drinking Water (ODW) within the Division of Public Health (DPH) is recognizing national Protect Your Groundwater Day on September 8, 2015.