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  Category: Division of Public Health


DPH Announces ‘ArtAddiction’ Awards Ceremony in Partnership with Latin American Community Center

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC’s Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Change IS A Process,” has categories that include painting, drawing, […]




Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels in Delaware Due to Canadian Wildfires

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2023

Wildfires in eastern Canada emitting particulate matter into the atmosphere continue to cause poor air quality.




UPDATE: DMV Operational Changes for June 8, 2023, Cash Booths at Tolls Plazas Now Open

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2023

Due to a reduction in the Air Quality Index (AQI) CASH BOOTHS at the toll plazas OPENED at 4:45 pm today, June 8, 2023. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will continue to monitor the AQI forecast and determine the effects it may have, if any, on DMV operations for Friday, June 9, 2023. Residents […]




DNREC Issues Air Quality Alert

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued warnings of poor air quality in Delaware.




DPH Hosts Inaugural Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Focusing on the theme of ‘Improving Health Through Equity,’ this first-of-its-kind, in-person event offered participants opportunities to learn from national, regional and local leaders in achieving health equity. Participants also exchanged ideas and shared best practices to help end disparities throughout the state and empower healthier living for all Delawareans.







  Category: Division of Public Health

DPH Announces ‘ArtAddiction’ Awards Ceremony in Partnership with Latin American Community Center

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Latin American Community Center (LACC) presents a unique art contest and invites participants to explore addiction through artistic expression. ArtAddiction, a juried art competition hosted by the LACC’s Prevention Promoters Program, seeks to explore addiction, recovery, and mental health through artistic expression. This year’s theme, “Change IS A Process,” has categories that include painting, drawing, […]




Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels in Delaware Due to Canadian Wildfires

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2023

Wildfires in eastern Canada emitting particulate matter into the atmosphere continue to cause poor air quality.




UPDATE: DMV Operational Changes for June 8, 2023, Cash Booths at Tolls Plazas Now Open

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Transportation | Division of Motor Vehicles | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 8, 2023

Due to a reduction in the Air Quality Index (AQI) CASH BOOTHS at the toll plazas OPENED at 4:45 pm today, June 8, 2023. The Delaware Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will continue to monitor the AQI forecast and determine the effects it may have, if any, on DMV operations for Friday, June 9, 2023. Residents […]




DNREC Issues Air Quality Alert

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 7, 2023

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) has issued warnings of poor air quality in Delaware.




DPH Hosts Inaugural Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Focusing on the theme of ‘Improving Health Through Equity,’ this first-of-its-kind, in-person event offered participants opportunities to learn from national, regional and local leaders in achieving health equity. Participants also exchanged ideas and shared best practices to help end disparities throughout the state and empower healthier living for all Delawareans.