DPH Announces New Substance Use Disorder Continuing Education Credits And Resources For Pharmacists
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, October 6, 2022
DOVER, DE (Oct. 6, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has created new resources and a new webinar specifically for pharmacists as part of its ongoing work to reduce substance use disorder. DPH has worked with partners in the medical community to develop Delaware-specific, evidence-based education materials, aiming to reduce the risk of […]
DPH Announces Start Of Flu Season: Encourages Vaccination In Face Of Potentially Active Flu Season
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, September 29, 2022
DOVER, DE (Sept. 29, 2022) – October 2 marks the official start of the 2022-2023 influenza (flu) season. The flu vaccine plays a pivotal role in helping to avoid significant flu-related illnesses, including hospitalization and death. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) believes it is vital for Delawareans to protect themselves and their loved ones by getting […]
Eligibility For Monkeypox Vaccine Expands Again In Delaware
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Thursday, September 22, 2022
DOVER, DE (Sept 22, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is sharing upcoming opportunities for individuals to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus (MPX). The current case count for MPX in the state is 35, including 23 cases in New Castle County, three cases in Kent County, and nine cases in Sussex County. Delaware continues […]
DPH Announces #MyReasonWhyDE Youth Campaign
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Dover, DE (Sept. 20, 2022) The Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing their youth-led #MyReasonWhyDE campaign. #MyReasonWhyDE asks Delaware youth to make short Public Service Announcement (PSA) videos that promote the positive aspects of their lives that keep them happy, healthy, and drug-free, engaged citizens. Using the collective campaign ad model, like the “Got Milk?” […]
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Decline In Last Month; DPH Shares Information On Bivalent Boosters
Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 16, 2022
DOVER, DE (September 16, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is pleased to share declines in hospitalizations, test positivity rates and the 7-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases continued for the second month in a row. Deaths also remain low. However, COVID-19 is still circulating in the community, and at higher levels […]
