DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District (DPHD) is pleased to announce that Delaware County is ranked among the top healthiest counties in Ohio and the nation, according to the 2025 Annual Data Release from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R), issued today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District (DPHD) one year ago was awarded the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant from the State of Ohio, aimed at reducing youth suicides among individuals aged 10 to 24 years old. Delaware County was one of only six Ohio counties selected to receive this critical funding, out of 21 eligible [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District, in collaboration with the Liberty Township Fire Department, is pleased to announce a new, free monthly Car Seat Safety Clinic designed to keep children safe on the road. These clinics will take place on the fourth Thursday of every month through August at Liberty Township Fire Station [...]
The Delaware Public Health District Community Health Division announced today the availability of up to $15,000 in reimbursable grant funds that can be used towards projects that improve access to healthy food and encouraging healthy eating as well as increasing opportunities and engagement in physical activity with the goal of reducing chronic disease in Delaware [...]
Delaware, OH. – The Delaware Public Health District is excited to announce its new Care Coordination Program, along with the arrival of its first ever Community Health Worker, Krista Allen. The Care Coordination Program is a service to help individuals find a path to better health through the assistance of a Community Health Worker. “I’m [...]
Delaware, OH — Each November, the SAFE Delaware County Coalition acknowledges those who passed away due to motor vehicle crashes in Delaware County through a remembrance ceremony. Traditionally a display of wreaths with the name of each victim is dedicated as a reminder to drive safely during the holiday season. This year’s ceremony will honor the [...]
Delaware, Oh. – The Ohio Department of Public Safety’s (ODPS) Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) awarded $46,200 in federal traffic safety funding to the Delaware Public Health District’s traffic safety coalition SAFE Delaware County for federal fiscal year 2025. The funds are passed through OTSO from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to support the efforts [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – As 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day, ensuring their safety on the road is more crucial than ever. The Delaware Public Health District's SAFE Delaware County Coalition is proud to host a CARFiT event, a national program designed to enhance the comfort and safety of older drivers. The event will take place [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. – Since the initial Age-Friendly Delaware County Assessment began in 2018, significant progress has been made in improving the quality of life for older adults in our community. Today, we are releasing a new report based on a resurvey conducted by SourcePoint and the Delaware Public Health District. This report will serve as a [...]
DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District’s Project DAWN Naloxone program, in partnership with the Strand Theatre, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, and the Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office, is recognizing National Recovery Month by examining addiction and recovery through the meaningful impact of film. Meaningful Movies: A Series on Addiction will kick off on [...]
