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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 27, 2017

Nearly one in four women, and one in nine men, will experience domestic violence, in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Delaware, that translates to 136,000 women and approximately 108,000 men who have been impacted. As October draws to a close, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the long-term health impacts of this important social issue.




DPH Confirms First Influenza Cases for 2017-2018 Flu Season

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 flu season. Six individuals have been diagnosed with the flu to date in October.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 12 free programs during November 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

18th Century Market Fair, candle making and music of World War I among the events to be presented.




Delaware a national leader in career pathways, case study finds

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

When it comes to career and technical education and preparing young people for life after high school, Delaware is emerging as a national and international leader, according to “Propelling College and Career Success: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Scaling Delaware Pathways,” a case study just released by Jobs for the Future (JFF). The case study is part of a larger series, supported by a gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to Harvard University, examining how states and regions are preparing tomorrow’s workforce and highlighting promising practices that can inform other college and career readiness efforts around the country.




Delaware Guardsmen Deploy to Puerto Rico

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Transportation Experts Called to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts SMYRNDA, Del. – On Tuesday, October 24th at approximately 745am, 36 Soldiers from the Delaware National Guard’s 1049th Transportation Company departed the Smryna Readiness Center (103 Artisan Drive in Smryna) via motor coach and to be flown to Puerto Rico to assist with hurricane relief efforts. “Delawareans […]







  Category: News

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Friday, October 27, 2017

Nearly one in four women, and one in nine men, will experience domestic violence, in their lifetime, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Delaware, that translates to 136,000 women and approximately 108,000 men who have been impacted. As October draws to a close, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the long-term health impacts of this important social issue.




DPH Confirms First Influenza Cases for 2017-2018 Flu Season

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, October 26, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting the state’s first laboratory-confirmed cases of influenza for the 2017-2018 flu season. Six individuals have been diagnosed with the flu to date in October.




Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 12 free programs during November 2017

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

18th Century Market Fair, candle making and music of World War I among the events to be presented.




Delaware a national leader in career pathways, case study finds

Department of Education | Education | Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2017

When it comes to career and technical education and preparing young people for life after high school, Delaware is emerging as a national and international leader, according to “Propelling College and Career Success: The Role of Strategic Partnerships in Scaling Delaware Pathways,” a case study just released by Jobs for the Future (JFF). The case study is part of a larger series, supported by a gift from the James and Judith K. Dimon Foundation to Harvard University, examining how states and regions are preparing tomorrow’s workforce and highlighting promising practices that can inform other college and career readiness efforts around the country.




Delaware Guardsmen Deploy to Puerto Rico

Governor John Carney | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Transportation Experts Called to Support Hurricane Relief Efforts SMYRNDA, Del. – On Tuesday, October 24th at approximately 745am, 36 Soldiers from the Delaware National Guard’s 1049th Transportation Company departed the Smryna Readiness Center (103 Artisan Drive in Smryna) via motor coach and to be flown to Puerto Rico to assist with hurricane relief efforts. “Delawareans […]