OUR PROGRAMS
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Preventative Services

We strive to offer services in support of our Board priorities and our agency mission of fostering, protecting and improving the health of our residents and our community. Appointments are available for most preventative services.

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Community Services

Our staff focuses on preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and others, and offers technical assistance, coordination of services, programming, policy development and more to ensure that our community is healthy and well.

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Environmental Services

Our Environmental Health Division consists of a staff of dedicated and professional people who work every day to assure the citizens of the Health District have a safe and healthy environment where they can live, work and play.

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Summer 2025 Environmental Internship Opportunity!

We're looking for an intern to join the Solid Waste & Vector Unit this summer! Gain hands-on experience in mosquito & tick surveillance, field inspections, and more.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code or visit DelawareHealth.org/Careers to apply!
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Summer 2025 Environmental Internship Opportunity!

Were looking for an intern to join the Solid Waste & Vector Unit this summer! Gain hands-on experience in mosquito & tick surveillance, field inspections, and more.

๐Ÿ“ฒ Scan the QR code or visit DelawareHealth.org/Careers to apply!

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We had a great time hosting our annual School Health Meeting today with our local schools and daycares! ๐ŸŽ‰ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to share insights, collaborate, and champion student wellness for a healthier community. ... See MoreSee Less

We had a great time hosting our annual School Health Meeting today with our local schools and daycares! ๐ŸŽ‰ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us to share insights, collaborate, and champion student wellness for a healthier community.

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Thank for hosting the event it was very informative

Nothing says #happyvalentinesday like taking care of yourself!

Check out all the public health services we offer and show yourself some love. ๐Ÿ’•
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Nothing says #HappyValentinesDay like taking care of yourself! 

Check out all the public health services we offer and show yourself some love. ๐Ÿ’•

Ohio reported its first probable human case of bird flu (H5N1) this week in a farm worker exposed to deceased poultry. Since early 2024, 68 U.S. cases have been confirmed in 11 states, with one death in Louisiana. Most cases stem from agricultural or wildlife exposure. Ohio has seen bird flu in dairy herds and poultry since 2022, but no human-to-human transmission has been reported.

For more info, check our our Health Alert to doctor offices:
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Ohio reported its first probable human case of bird flu (H5N1) this week in a farm worker exposed to deceased poultry. Since early 2024, 68 U.S. cases have been confirmed in 11 states, with one death in Louisiana. Most cases stem from agricultural or wildlife exposure. Ohio has seen bird flu in dairy herds and poultry since 2022, but no human-to-human transmission has been reported.

For more info, check our our Health Alert to doctor offices: 
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Our offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18. ... See MoreSee Less

Our offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Being able to understand the struggles our youth faces is vital. The Hidden in Plain Sight workshop aims to provide this understanding and more.

Designed only for parents, caregivers and other adults, this interactive drug education program offers insight into youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, and concealment of alcohol and drugs.
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Being able to understand the struggles our youth faces is vital. The Hidden in Plain Sight workshop aims to provide this understanding and more.

Designed only for parents, caregivers and other adults, this interactive drug education program offers insight into youth substance abuse, drug paraphernalia, and concealment of alcohol and drugs.
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Accreditation

The Public Health Accreditation Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of state, local, tribal, and territorial public health departments.

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