Delaware Public Health Announces Three New Flu-Related Deaths
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 12, 2016
Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) reported three more flu-related deaths for the 2015-2016 flu season, bringing the total to six. The three new fatalities involved two New Castle County residents, a 69-year-old female (Influenza A H1N1 – Swine) and a 54-year-old male (Influenza B); and a Sussex County resident, a 42-year-old female. All had underlying health conditions.
Stricter Regulations Proposed for Opioid Prescriptions
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of State | Division of Public Health | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Delaware Secretary of State Jeffrey Bullock has proposed stricter regulations for the prescribing of opioid analgesics to help stem the tide of opioid prescription drug abuse and addiction.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Recognizing the Contributions of Delaware’s Public Servants
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell recognizes the Delawareans who have devoted their career to public service, and talks about the positive impact of their work in building safe and strong communities and a responsive government that meets peoples’ needs.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Recognizing the Contributions of Delaware’s Public Servants
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, May 6, 2016
This time each year we recognize the contributions of teachers, law enforcement officers, and the many Delawareans who devote their career to public service. These individuals are often unsung heroes – doing the work that keeps our state running. Some, including correctional officers, police officers, firefighters and first responders, and members of the National Guard, put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Others teach and inspire future generations, help the unemployed find work, protect the air and water, plow our streets, care for the sick and vulnerable, and the list goes on.
The Mezzanine Gallery to Exhibit “My Human and I” Featuring Photographs by Yaprak Soysal
Delaware Division of the Arts | Department of State | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Ms. Soysal attributes her interest in street and documentary photography to her fascination with life, people, and stories. Her photographs in My Human and I document dogs with people in a variety of situations from affectionate moments with owners to action shots of dogs working with police trainers.
