The Secret to a Healthy Thanksgiving: It’s All About Balance!
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016
Many of us look forward to our annual Thanksgiving feast. Who doesn’t like to over indulge in stuffing, mashed potatoes, and a selection of pies? But this annual tradition is the start of the holiday eating season which often leads to weight gain of a pound or more that often does not leave when the holidays do! So what can you do? The Division of Public Health (DPH) is encouraging everyone to make a healthy holiday plan now, that balances calorie intake with exercise.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Celebrating Delaware’s Thriving Tourism Economy
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016
I’m Linda Parkowski, Delaware Tourism Director. Tourism is big business for Delaware. It’s a fact I share with people all over the state every day. Since 2009 tourism employment in Delaware is up 25 percent. The industry is currently responsible for 52,000 jobs in Delaware. It now produces $3 billion a year in economic impact for the state. That saves each Delaware household nearly $1,400 in taxes annually. This makes attracting visitors and their dollars to the state essential.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Celebrating Delaware’s Thriving Tourism Economy
Delaware Tourism Office | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016
Wilmington, DE – In a guest weekly message, Delaware Tourism Director Linda Parkowski highlights Delaware’s appeal as a welcoming destination for visitors and shares the impact of Delaware’s significant, and growing, tourism sector on employment and economic growth.
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs to sponsor 14 special programs during the 2016 winter-holiday season
Historical and Cultural Affairs | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, November 18, 2016
Nine winter-holiday-themed activities among the programs to be offered.
DPH Seeking Dental Volunteers to Protect Children’s Teeth Through Seal-A-Smile Program
Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
With children still munching their way through all of that Halloween candy and looking forward to holiday treats, that means higher sugar consumption which can impact the health of young teeth and even lead to cavities. Research shows dental sealants which shield the back teeth could prevent up to 80 percent of cavities in school-aged children. Yet according to a CDC report, about 60 percent of school children ages 6-11 years don’t get dental sealants. That’s why the Division of Public Health (DPH) is seeking dentists wishing to use their skills to help Delaware’s children in the Seal-A-Smile program which brings the dental office to local schools. Too many children still lack access to regular dental care. The program travels all across the state in the Mobile Dental Clinic, visiting elementary schools to provide preventive dental services to children who do not have dental homes.
