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Delaware Health Officials Support ‘No Alcohol During Pregnancy’ Report

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

How much alcohol is safe to drink when you’re expecting? None. Zero. Not a drop. That’s according to a report just published in the November issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Pediatrics magazine. The report identifies prenatal alcohol exposure as the leading cause of preventable birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities.




“Holiday Party at the Plantation” to take place at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on Dec. 6, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Reservations required by Nov. 30, 2015. Event will feature the refreshments, spirits and decorations that might have been present in the 18th century when the “Penman of the Revolution” was in residence at the property.




Secretary of State Announces Nursing License Suspension

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has ordered the temporary suspension of the Delaware nursing license of Kimberly L. Shaw Kehr of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, following the suspension of her license in the state of New Jersey and falsely answering questions on her Delaware license renewal.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Veterans in Our Community

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015

In this In his weekly message transcript, Governor Markell discusses efforts in Delaware to support veterans, including increasing access to employment and providing housing assistance, as the nation recognizes Veterans Day.




Delaware Receives First Ever State-Level Health Champion Award From American Diabetes Association

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2015

The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded a Health Champion Designation by the American Diabetes Association for instilling wellness in its worksite culture. Delaware is the first state-level office in the country to win the inaugural award. The Health Champion Designation recognizes companies and organizations that inspire and encourage organizational well-being and is part of the Association’s Wellness Lives HereSM. Successful applicants met healthy living criteria in three categories: nutrition and weight management, organizational well-being, and encouraging physical activity.







  Category: News

Delaware Health Officials Support ‘No Alcohol During Pregnancy’ Report

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

How much alcohol is safe to drink when you’re expecting? None. Zero. Not a drop. That’s according to a report just published in the November issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Pediatrics magazine. The report identifies prenatal alcohol exposure as the leading cause of preventable birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities.




“Holiday Party at the Plantation” to take place at Dover, Del.’s John Dickinson Plantation on Dec. 6, 2015

Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Reservations required by Nov. 30, 2015. Event will feature the refreshments, spirits and decorations that might have been present in the 18th century when the “Penman of the Revolution” was in residence at the property.




Secretary of State Announces Nursing License Suspension

Department of State | Kent County | New Castle County | News | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015

Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has ordered the temporary suspension of the Delaware nursing license of Kimberly L. Shaw Kehr of Carney’s Point, New Jersey, following the suspension of her license in the state of New Jersey and falsely answering questions on her Delaware license renewal.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Supporting Veterans in Our Community

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015

In this In his weekly message transcript, Governor Markell discusses efforts in Delaware to support veterans, including increasing access to employment and providing housing assistance, as the nation recognizes Veterans Day.




Delaware Receives First Ever State-Level Health Champion Award From American Diabetes Association

Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Thursday, November 12, 2015

The Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of Public Health (DPH) has been awarded a Health Champion Designation by the American Diabetes Association for instilling wellness in its worksite culture. Delaware is the first state-level office in the country to win the inaugural award. The Health Champion Designation recognizes companies and organizations that inspire and encourage organizational well-being and is part of the Association’s Wellness Lives HereSM. Successful applicants met healthy living criteria in three categories: nutrition and weight management, organizational well-being, and encouraging physical activity.