DPH Reminds Delawareans to Get Their Flu Vaccines as it Announces First Flu-Related Deaths of 2019-2020 Season
DOVER – The Division of Public Health (DPH) is reminding Delawareans to protect themselves and those around them this influenza season by getting vaccinated as DPH announces the first two flu-related deaths of the 2019-2020 flu season. A 68-year-old woman infected with influenza A, and a 65-year-old man infected with influenza B, passed away this […]
Epidemiologist Tabatha Offutt-Powell Recognized As “Community Star” in Conjunction With National Rural Health Day 2019
DOVER – On the third Thursday of each November, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH), leads National Rural Health Day, shining a light on those who serve the vital health needs of the estimated 57 million people living in America’s rural communities. Each of the nation’s 50 State Offices of Rural […]
Diabetes Wellness Expo On November 19 Inspires Delawareans With Diabetes to Live Healthier Lifestyles
DOVER – The public, particularly people living with diabetes, are encouraged to attend the free Diabetes Wellness Expo on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, at the Dover Downs Conference Center, located at 1131 N. DuPont Highway in Dover. The Delaware Diabetes Coalition (DDC), the Division of Public Health (DPH), and other partners will showcase speakers and […]
Raccoon in Newark Tests Positive For Rabies
DOVER (July 26, 2019) – Delaware’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Newark residents who live or spend time in the area of West Chestnut Hill Road near Rittenhouse Park of a positive case of rabies in a raccoon that came into contact with a human recently. The victim was bitten by the raccoon […]
Delaware Cancer Mortality Rate Continues to Decline; Public Health Releases Latest Cancer Report
DOVER – Cancer screening and early detection efforts continue to drive down Delaware’s cancer death rates, say state public health officials. In particular, officials are seeing dramatic improvements in the all-site mortality rate among non-Hispanic African-American men, which decreased by 30 percent between the five-year periods of 2001-2005 and 2011-2015, according to the latest cancer […]
