Protect Your Groundwater to Protect Your Health
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | 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 | Newsroom | 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.
Back to School Health and Safety Tips
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 28, 2015
Back to school is a busy time and there are many things for time-crunched parents to remember. The Division of Public Health (DPH) wants to help with tips for a healthy and safe school year.
Hepatitis – The Silent Epidemic
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 3, 2015
The state Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages baby boomers, or individuals born between 1945 and 1965, to speak to their doctor about getting tested for hepatitis.
Beat the Heat: Cool Strategies
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, July 20, 2015
Delaware is in the midst of a classic summer heat wave with soaring temperatures and long, humid days.
