Governor Markell Announces Judicial Nomination for Family Court
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Governor Markell announced the nomination of Natalie J. Haskins, a native Delawarean and talented and dedicated public servant, to serve as a judge of the Family Court.
Delaware Public Health Tips for a Healthy Thanksgiving
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie are some of our favorite things to eat for Thanksgiving meals. Our favorite foods however aren’t always the healthiest, especially when we overindulge. This Thanksgiving, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) wants everyone to enjoy their holiday meal, but recommends some small changes that can make this a healthier start to your holiday season.
Delaware Confirms First Sussex County Influenza Case for 2015 – 2016
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) reports the state’s first Sussex County laboratory-confirmed case of influenza for the 2015-2016 flu season. The case involves a 61-year-old Sussex County woman who is recovering at home after a visit to the emergency room. There are two main types of influenza (flu) virus – types A and B – that routinely spread in people and are responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks each year. Sussex County’s first case is strain B.
Insurance Department Announces Workers’ Compensation Rates for 2016
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Insurance Department Announces Workers’ Compensation Rates for 2016 DOVER, DE – Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart today approved the Delaware Compensation Rating Bureau (DCRB)’s workers’ compensation amended rate filing, resulting in an overall average increase of 7.09% in residual market rates and 7.20% in voluntary market loss costs. The DCRB originally proposed overall increases of 14.92% […]
Delaware Health Officials Support ‘No Alcohol During Pregnancy’ Report
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 17, 2015
How much alcohol is safe to drink when you’re expecting? None. Zero. Not a drop. That’s according to a report just published in the November issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Pediatrics magazine. The report identifies prenatal alcohol exposure as the leading cause of preventable birth defects and neurodevelopmental disabilities.
