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.
DPH Reports Successful DEA Prescription Drug Take-Back Day For Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) recently held its 24th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event. Organized nationally by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is operated locally by DPH. The twice-a-year event (April and October) aims to reduce the risk of prescription medications being diverted for misuse and has resulted in 114,470 pounds of medication being collected in Delaware since 2010. […]
