Delaware Ranks Second in CDC’s Breastfeeding Survey of Maternity Hospitals
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, December 8, 2016
Delaware maternity hospitals have much to be proud of including a new ranking for their support of breastfeeding mothers. Delaware ranks second the country in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 2015 national survey of Maternity Practices in Infant Nutrition and Care (mPINC). Delaware received its highest score in the history of the mPINC survey, a 90, tying with New Hampshire. Rhode Island received the nation’s high score of 96. Delaware’s score is up from 86 in 2013 and 63 in 2007. All eligible Delaware hospitals participated in the survey, which measures infant feeding care practices, policies, and staffing expectations in place at hospitals that provide maternity services.
Conference held to prepare hundreds of students with disabilities for future
Department of Labor | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 7, 2016
Wilmington, DE — On December 7th from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., hundreds of local high school students with disabilities attended a transition conference at the Dover Downs Hotel in Dover, DE, focusing on their future career and employment goals as well as learning what’s current in transition services for youth with disabilities in Delaware. […]
Public Health Closes Illegal Tattoo Operation in Clayton
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2016
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) closed a Clayton body art business December 5, 2016, that was operating without a permit. The operation had no official name and was run out of a private home at 253 Christiana River Drive in Clayton without the 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. DPH encourages customers who may have received services at this location to contact their health care provider for evaluation for diseases such as hepatitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that may have been transmitted through unsterile equipment.
National Influenza Vaccination Week Dec. 4 – 10, 2016: It’s Not Too Late to Get A Flu Shot
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2016
With flu activity increasing and family and friends planning gatherings for the holidays, now is a great time to get a flu vaccine if you have not yet done so. An annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect you and your loved ones, against the effects of this virus. People of every age, including people in good health, are at risk of flu. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages everyone 6 months of age and older to get a flu vaccine every season. December 4 -10, 2016 is National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW).
Wreaths Across America Truck Convoy: Thursday, December 15th, 2016
Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016
When/Where: Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Location: Smyrna Rest Area-Pavilion 1, 5500 North DuPont Highway, Smyrna, DE 19977. The Wreaths Across America convoy will stop in Delaware as they proceed on their journey to Arlington National Cemetery. This is the first time Delaware Vietnam Veterans of America Gold Star Program […]
