DHSS Urges SNAP Clients to Take Action to Protect EBT Benefits from Theft
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) Division of Social Services (DSS) reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients to take proactive steps to protect their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards and benefits from theft following an increase in incidents of EBT fraud and benefit theft. “Protecting SNAP benefits is […]
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 […]
Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards to Honor 41 Delawareans for Outstanding Service
NEW CASTLE – The 2026 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards will honor 41 outstanding Delawareans — including 21 individual volunteers (youth and adult), 10 groups, six youth leaders, one young environmentalist, one corporate honoree, and two Paul Wilkinson Lifetime Achievement honorees — during a ceremony June 9 at the Modern Maturity Center. These honorees will be […]
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, […]
