Press Releases 2011

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Press Releases 2011

December

• WHAT TYPE OF HERO ARE YOU? STATE PROGRAMS AND BLOOD BANK OF DELMARVA COORDINATE WEEKLONG BLOOD DRIVE TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
  December 27, 2011
• PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPENS FOR REVISED FREE STANDING SURGICAL CENTER REGULATIONS
  December 27, 2011
• DELAWARE MONITORS FOR NEW FLU STRAINS
  December 27, 2011
• ‘BAKE THE NIGHT AWAY’ AT DELCASTLE TECH TO PRODUCE 10,000 COOKIES FOR DELAWARE’s LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS IN HONOR OF LT. JOSEPH SZCZERBA
  December 20, 2011
• DELAWARE VITAL STATISTICS REPORT AVAILABLE
  December 19, 2011
• NEW DELAWARE SENIOR LEGAL HOTLINE WILL HELP OLDER DELAWAREANS GET FREE ADVICE AND ENSURE THEIR RIGHTS
  December 15, 2011
• PREVENT FALLS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
  December 7, 2011
• GET VACCINATED BEFORE FLU CASES INCREASE
  December 7, 2011: National Influenza Vaccination Week is Dec. 4-10
• NATIONAL HAND WASHING AWARENESS WEEK: DECEMBER 4 – 10
  December 5, 2011: Washing Hands Can Prevent Diseases From The Common Cold To Flu, Meningitis And Hepatitis A
• FIRST PHASE OF BODY BURDEN RESEARCH STUDY COMPLETED IN MILLSBORO
  December 5, 2011

November

• DELAWARE CONFIRMS FIRST INFLUENZA CASE FOR 2011-2012
  November 30, 2011
• ADOPT-A-FAMILY SEEKS DONORS TO ‘ADOPT’ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED HELP WITH GIFTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
  November 29, 2011
• PROTECT LOVED ONES FROM THE DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE DURING COLD WEATHER
  November 23, 2011
• DELAWARE AND THE WORLD OBSERVE WORLD AIDS DAY DEC. 1
  November 22, 2011: One Of The Most Destructive Pandemics In History Is Still A Fight In Progress
• FOOD SAFETY PREVENTS ILLNESS DURING THE HOLIDAYS
  November 22, 2011
• HEALTH PROVIDERS INVITED TO ATTEND DEC. 2 HEALTH SUMMIT ON COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
  November 21, 2011
• PRE-DIABETES SHOULD PROMPT CHANGES IN EXERCISE AND EATING HABITS
  November 17, 2011
• USE ANTIBIOTICS CAREFULLY TO MAINTAIN THEIR EFFECTIVENESS
  November 16, 2011: Nov. 14-20: Get Smart About Antibiotics Week
• DPH RELEASES ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PLAN
  November 4, 2011
• DPH ORDERS CLOSURE OF MOW FOOT AND ANKLE CENTER IN MILFORD
  November 3, 2011
• USDA RECOGNIZES DELAWARE’S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND TIMELY NUTRITION ASSISTANCE
  November 2, 2011
• FLU SHOTS STILL AVAILABLE STATEWIDE
  November 2, 2011
• SAVE A DISLODGED TOOTH WITH QUICK ACTION
  November 2, 2011
• EARLY DETECTION MATTERS! KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
  November 2, 2011: November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month

October

• DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES JANE GALLIVAN AS NEW DIRECTOR OF THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES
  October 26, 2011
• PUBLIC INVITED TO DIABETES WELLNESS EXPO
  October 26, 2011: Health screenings at free event Nov. 1
• DPH AND PARTNERS TAKE STRIDES TO PROMOTE IMMUNIZATIONS
  October 25, 2011
• VACCINATING GIRLS AND BOYS AGAINST THE HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (HPV)
  October 25, 2011: Controversial? Maybe. Prevention against a likely disease? Definitely.
• DELAWARE REDUCES CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING BY 96 PERCENT
  October 21, 2011: National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is Oct. 23-29
• MEETING ADVISORY
  October 21, 2011
• NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IS OCTOBER 29
  October 19, 2011
• U.S. REP. CARNEY, STATE LEADERS ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR EXPANDED ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL TOXINS NEAR MILLSBORO
  October 19, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  October 19, 2011
• GOVERNOR TO HONOR MORE THAN 30 OUTSTANDING
  October 17, 2011
• TUESDAY EVENT AT DELAWARE PARK HIGHLIGHTS THE STATE’S NEED FOR PLACING
  October 14, 2011
• GUIDE A CHILD TO GREATNESS
  October 13, 2011: RSVP to host Oct. 28 event highlighting ways to make a difference in a child’s life
• AMERICORPS TO SWEAR IN 100 MEMBERS ON THURSDAY IN DOVER
  October 13, 2011
• FREE FLU SHOTS OCT. 14 AT NEW CASTLE FARMERS’ MARKET
  October 13, 2011
• RSVP VOLUNTEERS TURN DONATED YARN INTO CLOTHING FOR THOSE IN NEED
  October 11, 2011: RSVP’s CareWear Project will distribute over
  4,500 knitted and crocheted items to 15 local nonprofits in celebration of Make A Difference Day.
• DPH LAB IDENTIFIES FIRST CASE OF TULAREMIA SINCE 2003
  October 7, 2011
• DISCOVER NEW WAYS TO GIVE BACK AT THE OCT. 22 VOLUNTEER FAIR
  October 7, 2011
• DPH REACHES OUT TO NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGHER CANCER INCIDENCE RATES
  October 7, 2011
• PREVENTING OR GETTING RID OF MOLD AT HOME
  October 6, 2011
• DPH AWARDED $506,000 TO PREVENT CHRONIC DISEASE
  October 5, 2011

September

• GOV. MARKELL RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING EATERIES FOR FOOD SAFETY
  September 30, 2011
• STATE LAUNCHES DEDICATED WEBSITE TO HELP DELAWAREANS
  September 29, 2011: Search for and Find Aging and Disability Resources
• MEETING ADVISORY
  September 29, 2011
• STATE LEADERS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS MAKE FLU SHOTS LOOK EASY
  September 27, 2011: Photos of today’s vaccinations available upon request.
• DPH AWARDED $2.9 MILLION TO STRENGTHEN HEALTH OF MOTHERS AND CHILDREN
  September 27, 2011
• WOODSIDE CENTER TO HOST VENDOR SHOW ON OCT. 8
  September 23, 2011: Community event to benefit activities, outings at adult day program
• DPH RECEIVES TOP SCORES FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
  September 22, 2011
• DPH LAUNCHES FLU SEASON WITH LT. GOVERNOR’S FLU SHOT
  September 22, 2011: Community Partners Recognized for Supporting Influenza Efforts Statewide
• DELAWARE ONLY STATE TO MEET BENCHMARKS IN CANCER
  September 21, 2011
• PROTECT YOURSELF AND LOVED ONES WITH A FLU SHOT
  September 16, 2011
• HUMAN WEST NILE CASE IDENTIFIED
  September 16, 2011
• HOSPITAL DISCHARGE REPORT SHOWS PREVENTION IS ESSENTIAL
  September 9, 2011: Delaware’s hospital bill has more than doubled since 2001
• FLU SEASON KICK-OFF AND COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARDS PRESS EVENT
  September 8, 2011
• TRANSITIONING OF MILFORD CLINIC PATIENTS
  September 8, 2011
• BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT DRINKING WATER DURING ANY FLOODING
  September 7, 2011

August

• MEETING ADVISORY
  August 30, 2011
• QUESTIONS ABOUT FLOOD RECOVERY AND DRINKING WATER ANSWERED
  August 30, 2011
• DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH ESTABLISHES CALL CENTER FOR HURRICANE IRENE RECOVERY
  August 29, 2011
• TAKE PRECAUTIONS AFTER FLOODING TO PROTECT HEALTH
  August 29, 2011
• ASSIGN A FAMILY CONTACT AND ASSEMBLE ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTS BEFORE HURRICANE HITS
  August 26, 2011
• DPH URGES DELAWAREANS TO BE PREPARED FOR IRENE
  August 25, 2011
• FFY 2012-2013 COMBINED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND PLAN (CBHAP)
  August 19, 2011
• SEEKING NOMINATIONS FOR GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOOD SAFETY
  August 19, 2011
• PREVENT RISK OF RABIES
  August 16, 2011: Vaccination and Keeping Distance from Animals are Key Steps
• TAKE THESE STEPS TO PREVENT MOLD AND SAFETY HAZARDS
  August 16, 2011
• AUG. 16 WORKSHOP FOCUSES ON STAYING HEALTHY DURING DISASTERS
  August 11, 2011
• 2011 GOVERNOR’S OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARDS
  August 10, 2011: Deadline is August 22, 2011.
• DPH CHALLENGES DISPARITIES IN HEALTH CARE WITH EDUCATIONAL SERIES
  August 9, 2011
• DELAWARE HEATH AND SOCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES GREGORY A. VALENTINE (MSW, LSCSW) AS NEW DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER HOSPITAL DIRECTOR
  August 5, 2011
• MEDIA ADVISORY
  August 2, 2011

July

• DPH WARNS PUBLIC OF INCREASED RISK FOR MOSQUITO-BOURNE ILLNESS WHEN TRAVELING IN TROPICAL AREAS
  July 29, 2011
• STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION KEY TO BREASTFEEDING SUCCESS
  July 28, 2011
• TRANSITIONING OF NORTHEAST CLINIC PATIENTS
  July 27, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  July 26, 2011
• RELIEF FROM THE HEAT
  July 19, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  July 14, 2011
• STATE REACHES AGREEMENT WITH USDOJ ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND RESOLUTION OF DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER INVESTIGATION
  July 6, 2011: Agreement Will Expand Community-Based Care For Persons with Mental Illness

June

• 30 YEARS OF HIV TREATMENT AND PREVENTION.
  June 21, 2011: National HIV Testing Day – June 27
• MEETING ADVISORY
  June 17, 2011
• DPH CLOSES CENTER FOR DERMATOLOGY IN DOVER
  June 14, 2011: First Time New Law Used
• IT IS ONLY JUNE, BUT THE HEAT IS ON
  June 9, 2011: Stay Cool and Hydrated In Dangerously Hot Weather
• NATIONAL 9/11 FLAG COMING TO DELAWARE
  June 9, 2011

May

• TAKE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT DROWNING
  May 27, 2011
• FORUM EXPLORES SOLUTIONS TO URBAN FOOD ACCESS
  May 23, 2011
• PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST ILLNESS FROM TICKS AND MOSQUITOES
  May 23, 2011
• ARRA FUNDS MAKE SMOKE-FREE ZONE POSSIBLE IN DELAWARE CITY
  May 16, 2011
• ADDITIONAL RESISTANT FLU CASES IDENTIFIED
  May 9, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  May 9, 2011
• DECLINING TEEN BIRTH RATE SHOWS MORE YOUTH ARE MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES
  May 4, 2011

April

• PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENT THIS SATURDAY
  April 26, 2011
• ONLINE AUTISM ASPERGER’S RESOURCE CENTER LAUNCHED
  April 26, 2011: Program run by the Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
• SIXTH ANTI-VIRAL RESISTANT FLU CASE IDENTIFIED
  April 18, 2011
• SECOND ANNUAL DELAWARE WEEK OF SERVICE, APRILl 10-16
  April 8, 2011
• NEW TEST WILL BE ADDED TO DELAWARE’S NEWBORN SCREENING PANEL
  April 7, 2011: Newborn Screening Is Disease Prevention
• OPEN HOUSE AIMS TO STIMULATE INTEREST IN THE SCIENCES
  April 5, 2011
• SAVE LIVES BY PUTTING SAFETY FIRST
  April 4, 2011: Injury Prevention is Focus of National Public Health Week, April 4-10

March

• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 30, 2011
• DPH DRINKING WATER LOANS BENEFIT 434,000 DELAWAREANS
  March 30, 2011
• VIDEO CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
  March 28, 2011: Program Aimed at Raising Awareness of Elder Abuse
• DIRECTORY OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR DELAWARE NOW AVAILABLE
  March 25, 2011
• THREE ADDITIONAL ANTI-VIRAL RESISTANT FLU CASES IDENTIFIED
  March 23, 2011
• MARCH 20-26 IS POISON PREVENTION WEEK IN DELAWARE
  March 22, 2011
• FIFTH INFLUENZA DEATH IN DELAWARE
  March 22, 2011
• DPH ADDRESSES CONCERNS ABOUT RADIATION
  March 18, 2011
• DPH CLOSES UNPERMITTED BODY ART BUSINESSES
  March 18, 2011
• DELAWARE’S INFANT MORTALITY RATE DROPS 10 PERCENT
  March 17, 2011
• FOURTH INFLUENZA DEATH IN DELAWARE
  March 16, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 15, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 11, 2011
• DPH URGES DELAWAREANS TO PREPARE FOR FLOODING
  March 10, 2011
• ANTI-VIRAL RESISTANT FLU CASE IDENTIFIED
  March 9, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 1, 2011
• INFLUENZA DEATH IS SECOND IN SUSSEX COUNTY
  March 1, 2011
• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 1, 2011

February

• INFLUENZA DEATH REPORTED IN SUSSEX COUNTY
  February 28, 2011
• DPH CLOSES UNPERMITTED BODY ART BUSINESS
  February 21, 2011
• Human Skull Found Near Port of Wilmington Identified
  February 17, 2011: Wilmington man had been missing since 2007
• FIRST 2010 – 2011 DELAWARE FLU DEATH
  February 17, 2011
• TLC’S “NEXT GREAT BAKER” TO VISIT DHSS CAMPUS
  February 9, 2011: Dana Herbert to meet fans at Holloway Hideaway Café
• MEETING ADVISORY
  February 9, 2011
• INFLUENZA STATUS WIDESPREAD IN DELAWARE
  February 7, 2011
• DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH LIMESTONE ROAD OFFICES RELOCATE
  February 4, 2011

January

• MEDICAL EXAMINER RELEASES CAUSE OF DEATH IN WHEELER CASE
  January 31, 2011: Homicide victim died of blunt force trauma
• DELAWARE RADON POSTER CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED
  January 21, 2011: January is National Radon Action Month
• DPH’S MILFORD HEALTH UNIT MOVING TO RIVERFRONT SHOPPING MALL
  January 12, 2011
• BE SAFE FROM DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE
  January 3, 2011
• MEETING FOR THE COUNCIL ON HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
  January 3, 2011: Public can submit comments until Jan. 3

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