Governor Meyer Signs Legislation to Strengthen Delaware’s Health Care Workforce
NEW CASTLE – Governor Matt Meyer recently signed legislation that strengthens Delaware’s health care workforce by allowing qualified health professionals to provide more care and creating new pathways into health care careers. Together, Senate Bill 320, Senate Bill 283, and House Joint Resolution 13 remove barriers that can limit access to care by modernizing health […]
Governor Meyer Announces Funding to Establish Four New School-Based Health Centers in Sussex County
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) today announced awards to establish four new school-based health centers in Sussex County through the state’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The investment brings more health care resources directly to rural Sussex County by expanding access to preventive, primary and behavioral health services […]
Delaware Adds New Services to Help People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Live More Independently
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Division of Developmental Disabilities Services (DDDS) has received final approval from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to add three new services to its Lifespan Waiver: Enhanced Behavioral Residential Services, Crisis Stabilization Services, and Remote Supports. Together, the new services will help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]
DAS Arrests Millsboro Woman on Animal Cruelty Charges
DOVER, DEL. (July 24, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Office of Animal Welfare’s (OAW) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) announces the arrest of a Millsboro woman after 26 live animals and seven dead were seized from her home last week. Jessica Donovan, age 36, has been charged with seven felony counts […]
DPH Confirms Second Positive Measles Case and Encourages Unvaccinated Residents to Seek Vaccination
DOVER, DEL. (July 21, 2026) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting its second confirmed measles case. Extensive contact tracing is ongoing to identify anyone exposed to the individuals who tested positive. DPH will notify people who were identified as exposed to confirm whether they have been vaccinated against measles, provide educational […]
