As the weather warms up and more Delawareans head outdoors, state health and environmental officials are urging people to take precautions against ticks.
An October 2023 draft report of the Delaware State Health Assessment (SHA) is now being opened up for people in the state to offer their input. The report was produced by the Division of Public Health (DPH).
DNREC announced Friday the detection of West Nile Virus (WNV) in sentinel chickens for the first time in 2024. The virus was found in eight chickens sampled on July 22 by DNREC’s Mosquito Control Section and confirmed positive by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Laboratory on July 24.
State officials have noted that, since 2019, 54 animals have tested positive for the disease, emphasizing that this represents only a portion of potential cases as typically only animals with possible human exposure are tested.
The Delaware Division of Public Health is partnering with DelDOT to promote sun safety among outdoor workers. This initiative, part of DelDOT’s Safety Awareness Week, focuses on educating employees on skin cancer prevention and detection.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified elevated lead levels in ground cinnamon products sold by various distributors, raising concerns about potential health risks, particularly for children.
DELAWARE - As the temperatures drop and the leaves begin to change, the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) marks the start of the 2023-2…
DELAWARE - The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Division of Public Health (DPH), is excited to announce the launch of…
The Delaware Division of Public Health wants to make sure you're armed with all the tips you need to stay cool and healthy during the sweltering summer months.
The Delaware Division of Public Health has announced its first reported rabies case of 2023.