Governor’s Weekly Message: Increasing Access to Healthcare to Expand Opportunity for Delawareans
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 26, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In his weekly message, Governor Markell highlights an initiative announced during his State of the State address to increase access to high-quality reproductive healthcare for women in an effort to improve opportunities for women and children.
State Celebrates ‘World Spay Day’ With Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 25, 2016
On February 23, more than 150 large-breed dogs and free-roaming cats received free spay or neuter surgeries compliments of the Division of Public Health’s Office of Animal Welfare (OAW). The mass spay/neuter event was held in conjunction with World Spay Day. Delaware’s Spay Day activities took place in all three counties. The event was aimed at assisting owners of large-breed dogs and those who care for free-roaming cats. These are two groups of animals that experience high rates of homelessness in Delaware, according to OAW Executive Director Hetti Brown.
Woodburn lit up in blue and green in honor of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
The theme of the 2016 campaign is “3 Minutes Can Save a Life: Get Screened. Get Help. Get Healthy.”
Upstream USA and Governor Markell Announce Private Funding to Improve Women’s Health through Contraceptive Access
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Visiting with employees of the Henrietta Johnson Health Clinic today, Governor Jack Markell and Upstream USA announced private funding of more than $10 million to Delaware CAN (Contraceptive Access Now), an initiative aimed at improving women’s health and birth outcomes by ensuring that all women, regardless of insurance status or where they get their healthcare, will have same-day access to the full range of contraceptive methods at low or no cost.
Commissioner Stewart: Delawareans Pay 7th Lowest Homeowner’s Insurance Rates in U.S.
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart announced that Delawareans paid the 7th lowest average homeowner’s insurance premium in the country in 2013, the most recent year for which data is available.
