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, […]
DPH Offers Back-to-School and Sports Physicals at Clinics Across Delaware
DOVER, Del. (July 30, 2025) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will hold a special Back-to-School and Sports Physical Day at one clinic in each county the first week of August. The event is open to all Delawareans looking for a back-to-school physical or for a physical required to participate in Delaware Interscholastic […]
Weekly COVID-19 Update – October 23, 2020: New Daily Cases, Hospitalizations Remain Elevated; Deaths Increase
DOVER (Oct. 23, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020. A total of 23,687 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
Take a Stand Against Falls: Falls Prevention Awareness Week September 21-25, 2020
DOVER (Sept. 23, 2020) – The coronavirus pandemic has changed many things. One thing that’s still the same: Falling is NOT a normal part of aging. There are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Falls can be disabling or fatal and are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury in the U.S., according […]
Weekly COVID-19 Update: DPH Announces New Cases, Identifies Additional Deaths Through Vital Records Review
DOVER (July 24, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is providing an update on the most recent statistics related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Delaware, as of 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020. A total of 14,202 positive cases of COVID-19 among Delaware residents have been reported to DPH since March […]
