Governor Carney Releases Initial Report of Department of Correction Independent Review
Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 2, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Friday released the initial report of the Independent Review into causes of the February 1 hostage incident at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center. A final report is due to the Governor by August 15. “I’d like to thank Judge Chapman and former U.S. Attorney Oberly. The review team has […]
DPH Partnering with State Parks and YMCA to Remind Delawareans to ‘Protect Your Skin’
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The days are heating up as we approach the official start of summer. While most people are focused on getting outdoors to be more active, enjoy sports like baseball and fishing, and appreciate the warmth, the Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding everyone to be mindful of the sun’s harmful rays. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays can lead to skin cancer. Delaware ranks third nationally for skin cancer diagnosis. Building on ongoing awareness efforts, the 2017 Division of Public Health’s #ProtectYourSkinDE skin cancer prevention campaign is under way to educate Delawareans, especially children, teens and young adults about skin cancer prevention.
Governor Carney Signs Package of Legislation to Combat Addiction Crisis
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Justice | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
New laws expand access to substance abuse treatment, remove insurance barriers, and strengthen oversight of prescriptions WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday signed into law Senate Bill 41, House Bill 91, and House Bill 100, a bipartisan package of legislation that will expand access to substance abuse treatment, strengthen oversight of opioid prescriptions, […]
DPH Encourages Testing for Hepatitis C
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 30, 2017
The Division of Public Health (DPH) and its partners are working to raise awareness of viral hepatitis by encouraging priority populations to get tested, specifically for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. One of these priority populations, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), are people born from 1945–1965, sometimes referred to as baby boomers. The CDC indicates they are 5 times more likely to have hepatitis C than other adults.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 16 special events during June 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2017
Man’s Best Friend, Separation Day and a wine-glass painting party among the events to be presented.
