DPH Confirms First Positive Measles Case in Over a Decade
DOVER, DEL. (July 20, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting its first confirmed measles case in more than a decade. A sample was tested and confirmed positive today. Extensive contact tracing is ongoing to identify anyone exposed to the individual. DPH will notify people who were identified as exposed to […]
Smyrna Man Charged After 19 Dogs Rescued from Inhumane Living Conditions
DOVER, DEL. (June 15, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announced the arrest of a Smyrna man after 19 dogs were rescued from his home where they were living in inhumane conditions. Robert J. O’Neill, age 57, has been charged with 19 misdemeanor […]
DPH Hosts Fourth Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference
DOVER, DEL. (June 4, 2026) — The Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention Program (PANO) of the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) brought together hundreds of leaders, advocates, and practitioners for its fourth annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference, on June 4, at the Bally’s Dover Casino Resort. It was a full day focused on […]
Delaware Trauma System of Care Recognized for 30 Years of Saving Lives
DOVER, Del. (May 20, 2026) – State leaders, trauma care professionals, emergency responders, and hospital partners gathered Tuesday at Legislative Hall to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Delaware Trauma System of Care, recognizing three decades of coordinated, lifesaving trauma care across the state. Established through legislation signed in 1996 by then-Gov. Thomas Carper, the […]
Delaware Division of Public Health Director Announces Retirement
DOVER, Del. (May 18, 2026) — After 32 years of dedicated service, Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Director Steven Blessing announced his retirement effective July 1, 2026. The first non-physician DPH Director in state history, Blessing led the organization through many changes during his tenure and leaves a legacy of meaningful initiatives that have, […]
