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DPH Hosts Family Assistance Center Emergency Response Full-Scale Exercise

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 19, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) hosted a Family Assistance Center (FAC) Full-Scale Exercise on Thursday, April 18, in Frankford. The exercise simulated a traffic collision with multiple coach buses and numerous injuries and fatalities. It was held to test the readiness and response capabilities of state agencies and the community. DPH collaborated with […]




Delaware Cancer Consortium Hosts 2024 Biennial Retreat

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

On April 9, 150 Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) members gathered for their 2024 retreat for presentations by prominent local and national speakers, including four cancer survivors who shared their diagnosis, care, and experience living with cancer. The theme was Vision. Purpose. Action. Coming Together to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, aligning with DCC’s goal to implement culturally inclusive initiatives […]




DPH Observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will join health organizations and advocates around the globe to recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Sunday, March 24. This day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch’s groundbreaking discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is used to raise awareness and increase education about the threat of TB. DPH’s Tuberculosis Elimination and […]




DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]







  Category: Division of Public Health

DPH Hosts Family Assistance Center Emergency Response Full-Scale Exercise

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, April 19, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) hosted a Family Assistance Center (FAC) Full-Scale Exercise on Thursday, April 18, in Frankford. The exercise simulated a traffic collision with multiple coach buses and numerous injuries and fatalities. It was held to test the readiness and response capabilities of state agencies and the community. DPH collaborated with […]




Delaware Cancer Consortium Hosts 2024 Biennial Retreat

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

On April 9, 150 Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) members gathered for their 2024 retreat for presentations by prominent local and national speakers, including four cancer survivors who shared their diagnosis, care, and experience living with cancer. The theme was Vision. Purpose. Action. Coming Together to Eliminate Cancer Disparities, aligning with DCC’s goal to implement culturally inclusive initiatives […]




DPH Observes World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on March 24

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will join health organizations and advocates around the globe to recognize World Tuberculosis (TB) Day on Sunday, March 24. This day commemorates Dr. Robert Koch’s groundbreaking discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and is used to raise awareness and increase education about the threat of TB. DPH’s Tuberculosis Elimination and […]




DPH Reports High Levels of Lead in Certain Cinnamon Products

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 8, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified high lead levels in several ground cinnamon products. Several stores, including Dollar Tree, Save A Lot and Family Dollar, sold cinnamon products that contain lead levels that could be potentially harmful to consumers, particularly children. Signs and symptoms may include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in activity […]




Rep. Kimberly Williams and Sen. Jack Walsh Honor the Office of Animal Welfare with a Tribute for 10 Years of Service

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 6, 2024

On Tuesday, January 23, 2024, the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) was recognized by the 152nd General Assembly, with House Concurrent Resolution 81 sponsored by Rep. Kimberly Williams, (D-19), and Sen. Jack Walsh, (D-9). November 2023 marked 10 years since the OAW was established under the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). The OAW is […]