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  Category: Division of Public Health


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.




Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.







  Category: Division of Public Health

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.




Four Persons Reported Positive in Delaware for Human West Nile Virus

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Four persons in Delaware have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). The cases, three in New Castle County and one in Kent County were reported to the Division of Public Health (DPH) in mid-late August. None of the individuals reported symptoms. Instead the virus was found as part of bloodwork related to a routine medical procedure. The mosquito-borne illness can become serious and DPH reminds people to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.