Delaware Cancer Consortium Celebrates 25 Years of Influencing Change and Saving Lives
DOVER, Del. (April 22, 2026) — On Monday, April 20, 2026, the Delaware Cancer Consortium (DCC) gathered 124 health care professionals, state legislators, and community partners for its biennial retreat. This year’s event marked the milestone 25th anniversary of the DCC and highlighted the important theme of Influencing Change, Inspiring Innovation, and Saving Lives. This […]
DPH Releases Latest Cancer Incidence and Mortality Trends in Delaware
Note: References to the key findings available at the link below: https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/dph-releases-latest-cancer-incidence-and-mortality-trends-in-delaware/ DOVER, Del. (April 20, 2026) – Cancer mortality rates in Delaware continue to decline, according to new data released by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Between 2008 and 2022, cancer mortality rates decreased by an average of 1.5% per year in […]
Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium Celebrates 20th Anniversary During Annual Summit
On April 13, the Delaware Healthy Mother & Infant Consortium (DHMIC) celebrated two decades of improving maternal and infant health during its annual summit. The theme — “Learning from the past. Leading in the present. Shaping maternal and child health for the future” — highlighted past achievements while focusing on innovative strategies to drive continued […]
DPH Reports Measles Exposure at Nemours Children’s Hospital Emergency Department in Wilmington
DOVER, Del. (Feb.20, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a measles exposure at the Nemours Children’s Hospital emergency department in Wilmington on February 18, 2026. Contact tracing is ongoing. DPH will notify persons who were identified as exposed, to confirm whether or not they have been vaccinated against measles before, […]
DPH to Host Summit on Building Healthy, Strong Communities in Delaware
DOVER, DE (February 10, 2026) – To advance health outcomes and well-being for all Delawareans, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Health Equity will host the Pathways to Thriving Summit on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay will speak as well as DPH Director […]
