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Prevent Dog Bites This Spring

Office of Animal Welfare recognizes National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17-23, 2015, by urging dog owners to consider a few simple steps to prevent injury.



DHSS Launches Statewide Campaign for Prevention of Underage and Binge Drinking

As part of its coordinated strategy to reduce the impact of addiction, the Department of Health and Social Services on Thursday kicked off a statewide campaign for prevention of underage and binge drinking with events at high schools in each of Delaware’s three counties.



Underage and Binge Drinking Prevention Campaign

Media Advisory: On Thursday, April 23, the Department of Health and Social Services will launch a statewide Underage and Binge Drinking Prevention Campaign. There will be events in each of Delaware’s three counties.



Injury Leading Cause of Child Deaths in Delaware

The Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delawareans to be active and have fun, but also to be smart and protect themselves and loved ones from injury. Unintentional injuries—such as those caused by falls, traffic incidents, burns, drowning, and poisoning—are the leading cause of death and injury in Delaware and the U.S.



Governor Markell Announces Gun Investigations Unit at State Police

Joined by leaders from the City of Wilmington, New Castle County, various law enforcement bodies, and anti-violence community groups at a news conference in Freedom Plaza, Governor Markell announced the formation of a new Gun Investigation Unit at the Delaware State Police to focus on better prevention of and ensuring punishment for illegal gun sales.






 Pages Tagged With: "prevention"

Prevent Dog Bites This Spring

Office of Animal Welfare recognizes National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 17-23, 2015, by urging dog owners to consider a few simple steps to prevent injury.



DHSS Launches Statewide Campaign for Prevention of Underage and Binge Drinking

As part of its coordinated strategy to reduce the impact of addiction, the Department of Health and Social Services on Thursday kicked off a statewide campaign for prevention of underage and binge drinking with events at high schools in each of Delaware’s three counties.



Underage and Binge Drinking Prevention Campaign

Media Advisory: On Thursday, April 23, the Department of Health and Social Services will launch a statewide Underage and Binge Drinking Prevention Campaign. There will be events in each of Delaware’s three counties.



Injury Leading Cause of Child Deaths in Delaware

The Division of Public Health (DPH) encourages Delawareans to be active and have fun, but also to be smart and protect themselves and loved ones from injury. Unintentional injuries—such as those caused by falls, traffic incidents, burns, drowning, and poisoning—are the leading cause of death and injury in Delaware and the U.S.



Governor Markell Announces Gun Investigations Unit at State Police

Joined by leaders from the City of Wilmington, New Castle County, various law enforcement bodies, and anti-violence community groups at a news conference in Freedom Plaza, Governor Markell announced the formation of a new Gun Investigation Unit at the Delaware State Police to focus on better prevention of and ensuring punishment for illegal gun sales.