Delaware Survey Reveals Opportunities to Increase Awareness of PFAS
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Public Health | Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances | Division of Water | Division of Watershed Stewardship | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, November 6, 2025
A new statewide survey from DNREC finds that while many Delawareans are still learning about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” a meaningful share of residents are aware of the issue and taking steps to reduce exposure.
President of Delaware Animal Rescue Charged With Animal Cruelty
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
The Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a man after 98 animals, including 49 cats, 42 dogs, and seven small animals, were seized from a townhome in New Castle where the owner operated an animal rescue. Mark Ptomey, age 39, of New Castle was […]
Delaware Joins Northeastern States in Regional Public Health Coalition
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Governor Matt Meyer | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, September 5, 2025
DOVER, Del. (Sept. 5, 2025) – Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware is joining other Northeast states in a regional public health coalition on Friday. This multi-state collaborative is focused on developing evidence-based recommendations on vaccinations, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness and supporting state public health labs. “Science must continue to determine how we keep our state […]
State’s First 2025 Detection of West Nile Virus Found in DNREC’s Sentinel Chickens
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 15, 2025
West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in Delaware for the first time for 2025 in sentinel chickens that help DNREC monitor the state for mosquito-borne illnesses. The DNREC Mosquito Control Section detected WNV at three different sentinel chicken flock locations in New Castle County sampled Aug. 11 and confirmed virus-positive two days later by the Division of Public Health laboratory
DPH Offers Back-to-School and Sports Physicals at Clinics Across Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 30, 2025
DOVER, Del. (July 30, 2025) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a special Back-to-School and Sports Physical Day at one clinic in each county the first week of August. The event is open to all Delawareans looking for a back-to-school physical or for a physical required to participate in Delaware Interscholastic […]
