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HOME - About Agency - Secretary's Letter - News & Media - Divisions & Programs - Employment - Calendar of Events - Related Links - Contact Information - Office Locations - Agency Site Map SERVICES INFORMATION	2007: December \| November \| October \| September \| August \| July \| June \| May \| April \| March \| February \| January Press Releases 2007 December VOLUNTARY RECALL OF HIB TYPE B VACCINE December 13, 2007 NEW FEE FOR PLUMBING PERMITS December 13, 2007 DE'S 1ST WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM NOW OPEN December 12, 2007: Two Guests Make Preparations to Move in by Week's End MEETING ADVISORY December 10, 2007 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2007 AT 2 P.M. December 7, 2007: HUD AWARDS $2.9 MIL TO DPH TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM DANGEROUS LEAD November 200 CAMERAS INSTALLED AND OPERATING AT DPC November 30, 2007: Digital System Allows Hospital to Monitor Critical Areas Continuously, Easily Review Events and Improve Performance DPH CONCLUDES TB TESTING November 29, 2007 STOP AIDS. KEEP THE PROMISE. November 29, 2007: Dec.1 is World AIDS Day NATIONAL INFLUENZA VACCINATION WEEK NOV. 26 - DEC. 2 November 27, 2007 COMMUNITY SERVICE EXPANSION CONTINUES FOR DPC PATIENTS November 27, 2007: DSAMH to Open More Group Homes and Supervised Apartments for Patients with Mental & Behavioral Health Conditions MEETING ADVISORY November 19, 2007 DPH CONDUCTS TB SKIN TESTING November 16, 2007 FEDS ANNOUNCE DPC IN COMPLIANCE November 16, 2007: CMS Approves DPC's Plans of Correction - Federal Funding Not Threatened DELAWARE'S FIRST CONFIRMED INFLUENZA CASES FOR 2007-2008 November 15, 2007 DHSS DEDICATES NEW NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM VAN SERVING CITY OF WILMINGTON IN FIVE-YEAR PILOT STUDY November 14, 2007 BREATHE EASY - WE'RE TOBACCO FREE November 14, 2007: Tobacco Free Campus Events Launch New Policy DHSS DEDICATES NEW NEEDLE EXCHANGE VAN ON NOV. 14 November 13, 2007 DPH ADOPTS NEW RAPID HIV TEST November 9, 2007 EFFORTS TO DISCOVER CAUSES OF INFANT MORTALITY ARE NATIONALLY NOTED November 9, 2007 ADOPT A FAMILY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON November 8, 2007: Donations Needed by December 13 MEETING ADVISORY November 7, 2007 DPH PATIENTS RESPOND TO TREATMENT November 1, 2007 ALL WELCOME AT SPECIAL DPH FLU SHOT CLINIC NOV. 8 November 1, 2007 DPH TRANSFERS LICENSING AUTHORITY FOR SOME RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS November 1, 2007 DPH ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO CERTIFICATION PROCESSES November 1, 2007 October DIABETES WELLNESS EXPO HELD NOV. 13 October 31, 2007 SCREENING EVENTS COMMEMORATE WORLD DIABETES DAY - NOV. 14 October 31, 2007 DPH ALLEVIATES MRSA CONCERNS, MISCONCEPTIONS October 31, 2007 DPH DECLARES SHORTAGE OF MERCURY-FREE VACCINE October 30, 2007 MEDIA ADVISORY October 30, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY October 26, 2007 EPA AWARDS GRANT TO DELAWARE HEALTH AGENCY TO COMBAT CHILDHOOD LEAD POISONING October 18, 2007 GOVERNOR MINNER TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEERS October 18, 2007 DPC HOSPITAL DIRECTOR TO RETURN TO FORMER POSITION - MECONI ANNOUNCES REPLACEMENT October 17, 2007 EVER TRIED KNITTING A HAT FOR A HEAD THE SIZE OF A LIME? October 11, 2007: Retired Senior Volunteers Turn Donated Yarn into Clothing for the Needy CareWear Project to distribute over 4,000 knitted items to needy October 26 E-PRESCRIPTION PILOT PROGRAM TO BEGIN AS MEDICAID & MEDICAL ASSISTANCE RECEIVE 800,000 CMS GRANT October 11, 2007 WHO GAVE $400 MILLION IN 2006 AND 2007 TO DE? ROUGHLY 200,000 DELAWARE VOLUNTEERS GIVING ALMOST 23,000,000 HOURS OF TIME October 5, 2007: Join Us as We Honor These Outstanding Individuals and Community Groups at The Governors Outstanding Volunteer Awards MEETING ADVISORY October 5, 2007 PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING COVERAGE NOW OFFERED BY SCREENING FOR LIFE October 4, 2007 FIRST HUMAN CASE OF WEST NILE VIRUS FOR 2007 October 2, 2007 September DPH LONG TERM CARE PRESCRIPTION PROCEDURES TOUGHENED September 27, 2007 MILFORD TRAUMA CENTER REINSTATED September 20, 2007 KIDS JUST WANT MORE TIME WITH THEIR DADS-AND HAVING FUN! CHILD SUPPORT's FREE DADDY AND ME ACTIVITY PROVIDES THE TIME! September 17, 2007: Saturday, September 29, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM at the Walnut Street YMCA, 1000 N. Walnut St., Wilmington, DE 19801 DELAWARE'S CANCER TREATMENT PROGRAM CONSIDERS 24-MONTH COVERAGE September 17, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY September 17, 2007 DIVISION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH AWARD GRANT FROM SAMHSA September 14, 2007: $2.75 Million to Improve Service Delivery for Co-Occurring Disorders DR. RICHARD T. CALLERY REAPPOINTED AS DE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER September 7, 2007 DPH ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF 2005 VITAL STATISTICS ANNUAL REPORT September 4, 2007 August MEETING ADVISORY August 31, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY August 31, 2007 GOVERNOR RUTH ANN MINNER PROCLAIMS SEPTEMBER AS CHILD SUPPORT MONTH August 29, 2007: Child Support Month Kicks off August 30, 2007, at 2PM - Join Us MEDIA ADVISORY August 24, 2007: Lt. Governor John C. Carney, Jr. will join Dr. Jaime Rivera, director of Delaware's Division of Public Health Director, to promote the administration of timely and recommended immunizations for children and adults. REACHING THE OPTIMAL YOU: WOMEN'S WELLNESS EXPO 2007 NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATIONS August 24, 2007: Your Chance to Indulge - Friday October 19, 2007 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS INVITED TO RETAIL FOOD SAFETY EXPO 2007 August 22, 2007 DHSS RESPONDS TO HEARINGS FORMAT August 20, 2007: Meconi expresses shock and disappointment at the revealed format DIRECT DEPOSIT FOR CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS NOW AVAILABLE August 10, 2007: Custodial parents may choose to have their support payments deposited into a checking or savings account. MEETING ADVISORY August 9, 2007: The following information reflects a time and location change to the meeting notice distributed Aug. 7. MEETING ADVISORY August 8, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY August 3, 2007 COMMUNITY FAIR PROVIDES SAFETY EDUCATION AND FUN-FILLED DAY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY August 3, 2007: Free health screenings, safety checks, children's activities and entertainment for the entire family! July DELAWARE SECOND IN THE NATION FOR QUALITY DIABETES CARE July 24, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY July 24, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY July 23, 2007 FREE HEALTH FAIR ON CHILDREN'S DAY AT DELAWARE STATE FAIR July 18, 2007 DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORTS PUBLIC INQUIRY INTO DPC ALLEGATIONS July 17, 2007 ALL 5 DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES HOSPITAL CAMPUSES TO BAN SMOKING ON GROUNDS 11-15-07 July 17, 2007 DPH CANCER CHIEF TO ADDRESS HISPANIC WOMEN July 16, 2007 PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST DISEASES SPREAD BY MOSQUITOS AND TICKS July 16, 2007 HEALTH, WELLBEING, & QUALITY OF LIFE STUDY OF DELAWAREANS WITH DISABILITIES TO BE RELEASED July 12, 2007: A New Tool to Help People with Disabilities Live Healthier Lives SPONSORS NEEDED FOR THE 2007-2008 ANNUAL ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROGRAM July 12, 2007: Beginning the school year off with the right tools helps children start on equal footing with their peers. 5 YEAR PLAN ON COMMUNITY-BASED ALTERNATIVES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SET FOR RELEASE BY GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION July 11, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY July 10, 2007 DELAWARE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INSPECTION RESULTS NOW SEARCHABLE ON NEW DHSS DATABASE WEBSITE July 6, 2007 EXTREME HEAT CALLS FOR EXTRA CARE July 6, 2007 PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES RABIES REMINDER July 6, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY July 3, 2007 June NEW SMYRNA STATE SERVICE CENTER BREAKS GROUND FRIDAY, JUNE 29TH 2007 @ 11AM June 28, 2007: 2008 Will Mark the Opening if the 15th Center NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED FOR GOVERNOR'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS June 25, 2007: Nomination deadline July 13, 2007 2007-2008 GUIDE TO SERVICES FOR OLDER DELAWAREANS NOW AVAILABLE June 25, 2007: From adult day care to volunteerism, publication lists statewide resources AND IT'S FREE! FREE HIV TESTING - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 June 20, 2007: AIDS is the second leading cause of death among Delawareans ages 25-44 CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER FOUND AT TWO BUSINESSES IN PEARSONS CORNER June 11, 2007: Levels of Trichloroethylene and Tetrachloroethylene are Above Standards SUMMER FOOD SAFETY IS WORTH A REMINDER June 7, 2007 May CONFERENCE EXPLORES PROGRESS ON INFANT MORTALITY May 29, 2007 NO HOLIDAY FOR CHILD SUPPORT EVADERS DEADBEAT DADS AND MOMS SOUGHT OWING THOUSANDS SOUGHT May 25, 2007: Child Support Issues Latest Most Wanted Poster MEETING ADVISORY May 25, 2007 NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM ADVOCATES TO BE RECOGNIZED AT OPEN HOUSE May 18, 2007 AMERICORPS WEEK HIGHLIGHTS DELAWARE'S AMERICORPS MEMBERS May 17, 2007: In 2006, 140 AmeriCorps members in Delaware generated nearly 200,000 hours of service for the First State. NEW TOLL FREE LINE AVAILABLE FROM THE DIVISION OF DEVELOPMETNAL DISABILITIES SERVICES --- 1-(866)-552-5758 May 15, 2007 NEW WEBSITE GIVES PUBLIC INSIGHT INTO DISEASE TRENDS IN DELAWARE May 11, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY May 7, 2007 DELAWARE TOBACCO CONTROL CONFERENCE TO CELEBRATE PROGRESS, FOCUS ON FUTURE May 3, 2007: Learn more about tobacco control in Delaware and how you, the community, can be part of the solution. FOSTER GRANDPARENTS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR DEVOTING VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO DISADVANTAGED AND DISABLED YOUTH May 2, 2007: Across the State, Foster Grandparents help children in many ways April GEORGETOWN HIV WELLNESS CENTER RELOCATES TO STOCKLEY CENTER April 30, 2007 MEDIA ADVISORY April 26, 2007 DELAWARE'S OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS HONORED BY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE April 26, 2007: 2007 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards Winners PUBLIC COMMENTS SOUGHT ON COMMUNITY INTEGRATION PLANS TO GOVERNOR'S COMMISSION ON COMMUNITY BASED ALTERNATIVES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES April 25, 2007 MEDICAL EXAMINER GOES ONLINE WITH MITOCHONDRIAL DNA ANALYSIS! April 25, 2007: Testing will enable forensic scientists to solve cases that otherwise could forever remain a mystery. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LABORATORY AWARDED FQS 1 ACCREDITATION! April 25, 2007 DELAWARE'S OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS TO BE HONORED BY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE April 20, 2007: In 2006, 160,000 Delaware Volunteers Dedicated 20.9 Million Hours of Service. FIREARMS ARE USED MORE OFTEN IN SUICIDE THAN OTHER MEANS April 20, 2007: Suicide is the 11th Leading Cause of Death in Delaware Suicide Prevention Conference Scheduled for April 24th THE FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD OBESITY April 18, 2007 CALLING ALL YOUTH VOLUNTEERS April 17, 2007: In 2006, 160,000 Delaware Volunteers Dedicated 20.9 Million Hours of Service. DELAWARE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH REMINDS PARENTS TO TAKE INFANT IMMUNIZATIONS SERIOUSLY April 12, 2007 NEW LEADERSHIP TO HEAD DIVISION OF AGING AND ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES April 10, 2007: Secretary Meconi Appoints Guy Perrotti as Division Director for DSAAPD VOLUNTEERDELAWARE.ORG MAKES IT EASY FOR DELWAREANS TO FIND WAYS TO SERVE April 9, 2007: Recruiters across Delaware are now using VolunteerDelaware.org MEETING ADVISORY April 2, 2007 March SUICIDE IS THE 3RD LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH AMONG DE 15-24 YR OLDS March 26, 2007: Suicide is the 10th Leading Cause of Death in Delaware Suicide Prevention Conference Scheduled for April 24th TIME TO MAKE THE DONUTS-IN COURT March 23, 2007: Delaware becomes 1st State to have 1st Dunkin' Deli Administered by Blind Vendor THE DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH URGES SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS TO REGISTER WITH THE 9-1-1 REGISTRY March 22, 2007 DELAWARE'S GRADES MAKE CDC "HONOR ROLL" FOR STOCKPILE PREPARATION March 21, 2007 20% OF 8TH GRADERS REPORT USING ALCOHOL March 20, 2007: A Call for Community Action on Alcohol & Teens to change the culture and attitudes toward drinking in Delaware 336 WORKERS FOUND TB FREE March 19, 2007 DELAWARE'S CANCER RATES CONTINUE TO DECLINE March 16, 2007 TUBERCULOSIS TESTING CONTINUES March 16, 2007 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT RELEASES MARCH 2007 MOST WANTED POSTER March 15, 2007: Anyone with information on these individuals should contact DE Crime Stoppers 1-800-TIP-3333 MEDICAID NPI IMPLEMENTATION BEGINS MARCH 26TH March 14, 2007 ALCOHOL IS A LEADING FACTOR IN ALL 3 TOP KILLERS OF YOUTH March 14, 2007: A Call for Community Action on Alcohol & Teens MEETING ADVISORY March 13, 2007 FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS INSPECTION INFORMATION AVAILABLE ONLINE March 12, 2007 TB SKIN TEST RESULTS AVAILABLE MONDAY AFTERNOON March 12, 2007 DELAWARE HEALTHY CHILDREN PROGRAM (DHCP) NOW OFFERS DENTAL BENEFITS March 8, 2007: Eligible children can receive a comprehensive package of dental services including oral exams, x-rays, cleanings, fluoride applications, fillings, and other restorative and specialty services. UNISON HEALTH PLAN & DELAWARE PHYSICIANS CARE INC EARN DELAWARE MANAGED CARE CONTRACT March 7, 2007 DPH CONDUCTS TB SKIN TESTING March 6, 2007 CDC CONFIRMS DELAWARE'S FIRST CASE OF SALMONELLA TENNESSEE March 5, 2007 DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES UNVEILS NEW GOVERNOR'S ADIVISORY COUNCIL ON HISPANIC AFFAIRS WEBSITE March 5, 2007: New site appears as part of Delaware Health and Social Services Division of State Service Centers February MEETING ADVISORY February 28, 2007 MEDIA ADVISORY February 27, 2007 DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND DELAWARE CANCER CONSORTIUM February 27, 2007 MARCH 2 AUDIOLOGY CONFERENCE IN DOVER February 27, 2007: To Feature Fascinating Audiology Findings By Renowned Neuroscientist MEETING ADVISORY February 12, 2007 MEDIA ADVISORY February 12, 2007 DPH INVESTIGATES TUBERCULOSIS February 12, 2007 VACCINATE YOUR PETS AGAINST RABIES - IT'S COMMON SENSE AND IT'S THE LAW February 9, 2007 MARCH 2 AUDIOLOGY CONFERENCE IN DOVER February 8, 2007: To Feature Fascinating Audiology Findings By Renowned Neuroscientist CANCER MEETING February 6, 2007 DELAWARE JOINS NATIONWIDE RESPONSE TO AIDS CRISIS AMONG AFRICAN AMERICANS February 6, 2007 DPH WELCOMES PARTNERS IN THE BATTLE AGAINST INFANT MORTALITY February 2, 2007 January GOVERNOR'S AWARD PROGRAM HONORS THOSE WHO WORK TO SOLVE SERIOUS SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. January 31, 2007: Nominations accepted for Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards MEETING ADVISORY January 25, 2007 DELAWARE RETAIL FOOD SAFETY AWARDS PRESENTED January 23, 2007 DPC NAMED BENEFICIARY OF THE WALTER L. MIFFLIN, JR. HOSPITAL RECEIVES $430,000 January 17, 2007 CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT RELEASES 2007'S 1ST MOST WANTED POSTER MORE DEADBEAT PARENTS SOUGHT AS POSTERS GENERATE OVER 300,000 WEB IMPRESSIONS January 17, 2007 FISCAL YEAR 2006 INFANT MORTALITY ANNUAL REPORT TO THE GOVERNOR RELEASED January 16, 2007 MEETING ADVISORY January 8, 2007 HARRINGTON RESIDENT RECEIVES NATIONAL HONOR FOR HELPING HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN January 3, 2007: National award program honors those who work to solve serious social problems in their communities. Other Years: 2006 \| 2005 \| 2004 \| 2003 \| 2002 \| 2001 \| 2000 \| 1999 \| 1998 \| 1997
	Last Updated: Thursday December 13 2007