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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 […]




Wreaths Across America Ceremonies: Monday, December 12th, 2016

Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

When/Where: Monday, December 12th, 2016 beginning at 11:30am. Location is Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901 We would like to invite everyone to the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony that’s being hosted again by the Delaware General Assembly. State House ceremonies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. are part of a week-long […]







  Category: Newsroom

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 […]




Wreaths Across America Ceremonies: Monday, December 12th, 2016

Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Office of Veterans Services | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, December 5, 2016

When/Where: Monday, December 12th, 2016 beginning at 11:30am. Location is Legislative Hall, 411 Legislative Ave., Dover, DE 19901 We would like to invite everyone to the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony that’s being hosted again by the Delaware General Assembly. State House ceremonies in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. are part of a week-long […]