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DPH Closes Illegal Home Tattoo Operation in Magnolia

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on February 23, 2017, ordered a 38-year-old Magnolia man to cease tattooing activities in his home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code. DPH Health Systems Protection staff issued a Cease and Desist Order to William Smiley of 60 Grays Lane in Magnolia for conducting tattooing activities out of his residence without a required body art establishment permit. In addition to operating without a permit and being entirely unregulated, DPH staff were unable to confirm proper sanitary precautions were used.




Delaware Libraries, UD Disaster Research Center Present Disaster Planning Summit

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, and the Delaware Division of Libraries are sponsoring an all-day summit “Disaster Recovery for Delaware” on Tuesday, February 28.




Secretary of State Announces Nursing License Suspension

Department of State | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the state Board of Nursing have suspended the Delaware nursing license of Joanne F. Bogardus in light of recent criminal charges against her related to prescription drugs.




Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to hold public meetings seeking input for Delaware’s 2018–2022 state historic preservation plan

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Five meetings to be held at locations across the state in March 2017.




DPH Announces Two More Flu-Related Deaths, Urges Delawareans To Increase Prevention Measures

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Influenza continues to significantly impact Delaware for the 216-2017 flu season. The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the fourth and fifth flu-related fatalities in Delaware for the current season, as well as a continued sharp increase in cases for those ages 0 – 24. Both of the deceased individuals were elderly, and had multiple underlying health conditions in addition to being infected with influenza. The first week of February, an 86-year-old Kent County man, residing in a nursing home, passed away after being transported to the hospital. Last week, a 90-year-old New Castle County man who lived at home passed away. He had also been transported to the hospital as a result of his illness. Both men were infected with Influenza A.







  Category: News

DPH Closes Illegal Home Tattoo Operation in Magnolia

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) on February 23, 2017, ordered a 38-year-old Magnolia man to cease tattooing activities in his home, in violation of Title 16 of the Delaware Code. DPH Health Systems Protection staff issued a Cease and Desist Order to William Smiley of 60 Grays Lane in Magnolia for conducting tattooing activities out of his residence without a required body art establishment permit. In addition to operating without a permit and being entirely unregulated, DPH staff were unable to confirm proper sanitary precautions were used.




Delaware Libraries, UD Disaster Research Center Present Disaster Planning Summit

Delaware Libraries | Department of State | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, and the Delaware Division of Libraries are sponsoring an all-day summit “Disaster Recovery for Delaware” on Tuesday, February 28.




Secretary of State Announces Nursing License Suspension

Department of State | News | Date Posted: Monday, February 27, 2017

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock and the state Board of Nursing have suspended the Delaware nursing license of Joanne F. Bogardus in light of recent criminal charges against her related to prescription drugs.




Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to hold public meetings seeking input for Delaware’s 2018–2022 state historic preservation plan

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017

Five meetings to be held at locations across the state in March 2017.




DPH Announces Two More Flu-Related Deaths, Urges Delawareans To Increase Prevention Measures

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Influenza continues to significantly impact Delaware for the 216-2017 flu season. The Division of Public Health (DPH) announced today the fourth and fifth flu-related fatalities in Delaware for the current season, as well as a continued sharp increase in cases for those ages 0 – 24. Both of the deceased individuals were elderly, and had multiple underlying health conditions in addition to being infected with influenza. The first week of February, an 86-year-old Kent County man, residing in a nursing home, passed away after being transported to the hospital. Last week, a 90-year-old New Castle County man who lived at home passed away. He had also been transported to the hospital as a result of his illness. Both men were infected with Influenza A.