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Delaware Division of Public Health - DPH Public Health touches the lives of everyone in our State and includes a wide range of programs.

Domestic violence can take many forms, and not all of them leave visible marks.Abuse may include:• Threats or intimidati...
10/26/2026

Domestic violence can take many forms, and not all of them leave visible marks.
Abuse may include:

• Threats or intimidation
• Insults, humiliation or emotional abuse
• Controlling someone's money or access to resources
• Keeping someone away from family and friends
• Using fear to control another person's choices

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we're reminding Delaware residents that recognizing the signs of abuse is an important step toward prevention and support.

Everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in their relationships.

The Delaware Domestic Violence Coordinating Council offers resources to help people recognize abuse, learn about safety planning and find support.

See the comments for Delaware resources.

Do you know when your home was built?If your home was built before 1978, it may contain lead-based paint. Chipped or det...
10/26/2026

Do you know when your home was built?

If your home was built before 1978, it may contain lead-based paint. Chipped or deteriorating paint (and dust created when lead-based paint is disturbed) can expose children to lead.

Your first step: Find out what year your home was built. If it was built before 1978, learn about potential lead hazards before renovating or repairing painted surfaces.
Have questions about lead exposure or prevention? You can contact Delaware Lead Prevention Program by email @ [email protected] or call at 302-744-4546, option 2.

For more information about how to reduce lead exposure during home renovations and repairs, see our link in the comments.

Did you lose your Medicaid coverage? You may still qualify for health care assistance in Delaware!The Division of Public...
10/25/2026

Did you lose your Medicaid coverage? You may still qualify for health care assistance in Delaware!

The Division of Public Health offers programs that help eligible residents access important health services.

Screening for Life: Provides eligible Delaware residents with access to free screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer — https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/bhp/chronic-disease/screening-for-life/

Health Care Connection: Helps eligible uninsured Delaware residents to access health care services. Payment is determined according to an income-based sliding fee structure — https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/homepage/about/sections/disease/cancer/hcc/

Whether you recently lost Medicaid or your application was denied, we encourage you to explore your options.

Don’t put your health on hold. Find out if you qualify.

Lead can be hard to see, but its effects on a child’s health can be serious.Oct. 25–31 is National Lead Poisoning Preven...
10/25/2026

Lead can be hard to see, but its effects on a child’s health can be serious.
Oct. 25–31 is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This year’s theme is Keep Kids Safe From Lead.

Children younger than 6 are especially vulnerable to lead exposure because their bodies are still developing. Even low levels of lead in the blood can harm a child's health. Lead exposure can contribute to:
- Delayed growth and development
- Learning difficulties
- Brain and nervous system damage
- Hearing, speech and behavioral problems

Lead can be found in and around the home , sometimes in places you may not expect.

See the comments to learn where lead may be found and how you can help protect your family.

Have questions about lead exposure or prevention ? You can contact Delaware Lead Prevention Program by email @ [email protected] or call at 302-744-4546, option 2.

Join the Bureau of Health Equity for a Health Equity Learning Event on Hispanic American Health, Wednesday, October 28, ...
10/24/2026

Join the Bureau of Health Equity for a Health Equity Learning Event on Hispanic American Health, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom or in person at La Red Health Center in Georgetown.

Learn more about:
• Health care challenges affecting Hispanic communities
• Language and cultural barriers to care
• Access to quality care and preventive health services
• Health literacy
• Culturally responsive strategies to improve access, build trust and advance health equity

Register here: udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/sFA9Mn0lTOum7Nkk0VClYg

Speaker: Fabricio J. Alarcon, MD, FACP: Chief medical officer of La Red Health Center providing comprehensive care to communities throughout Sussex County

This event is part of the Bureau of Health Equity Learning Event Series.

La Red Health Center

Don't rinse raw chicken before cooking. Washing poultry can spread bacteria to sinks, counters, and nearby foods. Cookin...
10/23/2026

Don't rinse raw chicken before cooking. Washing poultry can spread bacteria to sinks, counters, and nearby foods. Cooking chicken to the proper temperature is the safest way to kill germs.

The Fifth Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Saturday, November 14, 2026.It is a nationwide effort to increase...
10/23/2026

The Fifth Annual National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Saturday, November 14, 2026.

It is a nationwide effort to increase access to lung cancer screening. The DE Lung Action Team is gearing up for their statewide lung screening campaign for the entire month of November.

Early detection improves lung cancer outcomes! Join us! www.lungcancerscreeningday.org # HealthDE LCSDay2026

REMINDER: Join the Bureau of Health Equity for a Health Equity Learning Event on Black Maternal Health, today, Thursday,...
10/22/2026

REMINDER: Join the Bureau of Health Equity for a Health Equity Learning Event on Black Maternal Health, today, Thursday, October 22, 2026, 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Virtual via Zoom

Learn more about:
• Health experiences and challenges affecting Black mothers and birthing people
• Maternal mortality and birth outcomes
• Access to quality prenatal and postpartum care
• How racism and systemic inequities affect maternal health
• Strategies to improve care, strengthen patient trust and advance equitable maternal health outcomes

Register here: https://udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/50-gg4CGQQiiWig78O32UQ #/registration

Speaker: Zakariah Robinson, MPH: Health researcher and reproductive justice advocate focused on maternal health equity and community-based doula care.
This event is part of the Bureau of Health Equity Learning Event Series.

October 18-24 is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. Nearly half of women in the U.S. have high blood pressu...
10/21/2026

October 18-24 is National Women’s Blood Pressure Awareness Week. Nearly half of women in the U.S. have high blood pressure, and many do not know they have it. Checking your blood pressure and talking with a health care provider can help protect your heart and reduce your risk of serious health problems. https://womenshealth.gov/nwbpaw

Early detection can make a difference.November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about lung canc...
10/21/2026

Early detection can make a difference.

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about lung cancer prevention and the importance of screening.

According to the American Lung Association's State of Lung Cancer report, only 24.3% of Delaware residents at high risk for lung cancer received screening.
Lung cancer screening can help find cancer early, when treatment may be more effective.

You may qualify for annual lung cancer screening if you:
-Are 50 to 80 years old
- Have a history of heavy smoking (20 pack-years or more)
- Currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years

Worried about the cost? Delaware's Screening for Life program offers free lung cancer screening to eligible residents who are uninsured or whose insurance does not adequately cover screening.

Talk with your health care provider about whether lung cancer screening is right for you.

For more information about Screening for Life and resources to help you quit smoking: https://www.healthydelaware.org/individuals/cancer/get-help/screening-for-life

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417 Federal Street, Jesse Cooper Building
Dover, DE
19901

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Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
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