DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, October 14, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (Oct. 14, 2024) – Delaware’s cancer mortality rate continues to decline, according to the latest data from the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Delaware and the U.S. saw their mortality rates go down by an average of 1.8% and 1.5%, respectively, between 2007 and 2021. In the 2024 report, which looked at the […]
Take Action to Avoid Accidents this Falls Prevention Awareness Week with Statewide Events
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (Sept. 16, 2024) – The Delaware Coalition for Injury Prevention’s Falls Prevention Team asks Delawareans to reduce broken bones, head injuries, and disabilities by preventing falls. Governor John Carney and Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long proclaimed Sep. 23 to 27, 2024 as Falls Prevention Awareness Week. A fall can impact a person’s mobility, functionality, and […]
DPH Invites Public Comment on 2023 Delaware Statewide Health Assessment
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Friday, September 6, 2024
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and Delaware SHA/SHIP Partnership Coalition are seeking public input on the draft 2023 Delaware State Health Assessment (SHA), a statewide assessment identifying the primary health needs of Delawareans. The SHA is conducted every five years and will inform the co-creation of a State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) with […]
Delaware Confirms Initial Cases of West Nile Virus in a Human, Horses for 2024
Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, August 30, 2024
The Delaware Public Health Laboratory has identified this year’s first human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in a New Castle County resident. Additionally, the Office of the State Veterinarian within the Delaware Department of Agriculture has confirmed the first two cases of WNV in Delaware horses this year.
Bridgeville Couple Charged with Animal Cruelty
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2024
DOVER, DEL. (August 20, 2024) – The Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announces the arrest of a man and woman after 20 dogs were rescued from a home in Bridgeville. Ray Anderson, age 42, and Melissa Layton, age 40, of Bridgeville were arraigned Aug. 15. DAS […]
