“Service, Suffrage, and Swing: World War I Era in Delaware”
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 19, 2017
America’s participation in “the war to end all wars” will be brought to life during this five-day program that will take place at a variety of downtown Lewes, Del. locations from June 18–22, 2017.
Attorney General Denn, 15 Other AGs Seek To Join Case To Protect Affordable Healthcare For Millions of Americans
Civil Division | Department of Justice | Department of Justice Press Releases | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2017
Officials Intervene in Pending Case to Ensure Effective Defense Of Affordable Care Act Attorney General Matt Denn on Thursday joined legal action to protect health care access for millions of Americans by having states take up the defense of a critical portion of the Affordable Care Act. Attorney General Denn moved to intervene in a […]
Zwaanendael Maritime Celebration: “A Sailor’s Life for Me” in Lewes, Del. on May 27 and 28, 2017
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Celebration provides visitors with an opportunity to experience seafaring lives of adventure, romance, excitement and hardships, and to honor mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Aetna Exits ACA Exchange in Delaware for 2018
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 11, 2017
Dover, DE – On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Aetna, Inc. (“Aetna”), informed the Delaware Department of Insurance that it would not be participating in the Health Insurance Marketplace (“Marketplace”) in Delaware for 2018. As a main reason for their exit, Aetna cited an approximate $700 million loss for individual policies between 2014 and 2016, and […]
Fight the Bite: Stop Tick and Mosquito-Borne Diseases
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 9, 2017
One of the best things about summer weather is more time outside. The Division of Public Health (DPH) urges people to get active and enjoy the outdoors in support of a healthy lifestyle. The Division also reminds Delawareans to protect themselves from tick and mosquito bites before heading outside. Tick and mosquito bites can cause serious illnesses, and a few small steps, such as using insect repellent, can make a big difference.
In Delaware, the most common tick-borne disease is Lyme disease, which is transmitted to humans by the bite of infected deer ticks. Preliminary data for 2016 indicates there were 506 Lyme disease cases in Delaware.
