Orlando Response: #lovewins – Delaware Health and Social Services Community Resources
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 13, 2016
The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced community resources today in response to the shootings at an Orlando gay club over the weekend. Adults and youth struggling with grief or wanting to learn more about local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community resources, can call 2-1-1 in Delaware.
Department of Justice, Division of Public Health To Provide Lifesaving Opioid Antidote to Law Enforcement Agencies
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, June 2, 2016
As part of the state’s ongoing effort to reduce the number of heroin and opioid related deaths in Delaware, Attorney General Matt Denn allocated funds to be used to purchase approximately 450 naloxone kits for law enforcement agencies through a partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The approximately $50,000 for the purchase […]
Gov. Markell Declares May 23, 2016 Zika Awareness Day
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 20, 2016
Governor Jack Markell declared Monday, May 23, 2016, Zika Awareness Day. The day is designed to remind people that preventing mosquito bites is the best protection against Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses.
Governor Markell Proclaims National Emergency Medical Services Week (May 15-21, 2016)
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016
In appreciation of the service and dedication of Delaware’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, Governor Jack Markell proclaimed May 15 – 21, 2016 as National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Delaware Public Health and CDC Honor Michelle Power with Childhood Immunization Champion Award
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, May 13, 2016
Michelle P. Power, BS, MT (ASCP), from Christiana Care Health System, has been named Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion for her outstanding efforts to promote childhood immunizations in Delaware.
