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Press Releases 2008

July

• PREVENT RABIES IN DELAWARE
  July 18, 2008
• EVENT CELEBRATES BENEFITS OF BREASTFEEDING
  July 16, 2008
• HEALTHY HOMES WEBSITE OFFERS INFORMATION ON TOXIC HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
  July 15, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY
  July 14, 2008
• SUMMER EDITION OF MOST WANTED CHILD SUPPORT EVADER POSTER RELEASED
  July 10, 2008: Evaders owe over $400,000 combined in unpaid child support.
• Division of Social DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES OPENS AT NEW WILMINGTON LOCATION
  July 10, 2008

June

• NEMOURS HEALTH AND PREVENTION SERVICES AND
  DELAWARE'S DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
  PRESENT JULY 22 HEALTH FAIR AT DELAWARE STATE FAIR
  June 30, 2008
• Register Now for the 37th Summer Institute: Beyond the Diagnoses
  June 30, 2008: University of Delaware, Clayton Hall - July 28 - August 1, 2008
• PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST MOSQUITO AND TICK-BORNE ILLNESSES
  June 30, 2008: Prevention is Key!
• DELAWARE CANCER CONSORTIUM SEEKS COMMENTS ON ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN
  June 26, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY - CANCER CONSORTIUM
  June 26, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY - CHANGE OF VENUE
  June 23, 2008
• NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY-June 27
  June 20, 2008: Free Rapid HIV Testing
• PICKERING BEACH RESIDENTS CAN RESUME USING HOUSEHOLD WATER
  June 19, 2008
• OFFICE OF THE CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER RECEIVES ISO 17025 REACCREDIDATION
  June 12, 2008: DE is one of a handful of laboratories in the nation to achieve accreditation under the ISO 17025 standards.
• GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FOOD SAFETY
  June 11, 2008: Now Accepting Applications
• SALMONELLA LINKED TO OUT-OF-STATE TOMATOES
  June 10, 2008
• KITTS HUMMOCK RESIDENTS CAN RESUME USING HOUSEHOLD WATER
  June 10, 2008: Pickering Beach Must Continue to Boil Water
• DPH ANNOUNCES EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR DELAWARE
  June 6, 2008: Tips For Keeping Safe in 100 Degree Temperatures
• DPH ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES OF OVERWEIGHT, OBESITY AND WEIGHT
  June 4, 2008: Free Symposium brings experts to Delaware

May

• MEETING ADVISORY
  May 27, 2008
• DELAWARE ON RIGHT TRACK IN INFANT MORTALITY FIGHT
  May 27, 2008
• DELAWARE MAKES CDC "HONOR ROLL" FOR STOCKPILE PREPARATION
  May 27, 2008
• PRIVATE WELL OWNERS SHOULD TEST FLOODED WELLS
  May 21, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY
  May 20, 2008
• RESIDENTS OF PICKERING BEACH AND KITTS HUMMOCK SHOULD BOIL DRINKING WATER
  May 19, 2008
• FLOOD RECOVERY HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE
  May 19, 2008
• DPH MILFORD STATE SERVICE CENTER CLOSED FOR FLOOD REPAIR
  May 19, 2008
• FLOOD RECOVERY HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS
  May 15, 2008: Flooding Clean Up Can Present a Variety of Health and Safety Challenges
• C.A.R.E. DELAWARE BRINGS NATIONAL CAREGIVER CONFERENCE TO DOVER
  May 14, 2008: The Delaware Fearless Caregiver Conference is set for May 29th in Dover Registration is Free
• PRIVATE WELL OWNERS SHOULD TEST FLOODED WELLS
  May 13, 2008
• DPH MILFORD SERVICES CANCELLED
  May 13, 2008
• MAY 11 - 17 IS WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK IN DELAWARE
  May 8, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY
  May 5, 2008
• PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR INDIAN RIVER CANCER STUDY
  May 5, 2008
• DPH TRAINS INTERPRETERS IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY
  May 2, 2008

April

• DPC UNIT CLOSES AFTER SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OF 35 PATIENTS INTO HOME-BASED SERVICES
  April 29, 2008
• PUBLIC HEALTH TEACHES UD STUDENTS ABOUT HEPATITIS
  April 29, 2008
• DELAWARE RECOGNIZED FOR IMPROVING INFANT IMMUNIZATION RATES
  April 25, 2008
• DPH IDENTIFIES AREAS OF THE STATE WITH HIGH INCIDENCE OF CANCER
  April 24, 2008
• SPRING EDITION OF MOST WANTED CHILD SUPPORT EVADER POSTER RELEASED
  April 22, 2008: 12 men and women featured owe almost $400,000 in unpaid child support.
• NATIONAL INFANT IMMUNIZATION WEEK - APRIL 19-26
  April 22, 2008: Vaccination: An Act of Love
• ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
  April 21, 2008: APS clients are often isolated or ill; may lack a capable or willing caregiver or the resources to meet their basic living needs
• NEW SMYRNA STATE SERVICE CENTER OPEN FOR BUSINESS APRIL 21
  April 17, 2008
• DELAWARE'S OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS HONORED BY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE
  April 16, 2008: 2008 Governor's Youth Volunteer Service Awards Winners
• ACGME REAFFIRMS ACCREDITATION OF DPC RESIDENCY PROGRAM
  April 16, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY
  April 11, 2008

March

• SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CLINIC NEW HOUR OF OPERATION
  March 19, 2008
• MARCH 19 MEETING RESCHEDULED
  March 17, 2008: The Delaware Needle Exchange Program Committee meeting scheduled for March 19 is rescheduled as follows.
• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 5, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY
  March 5, 2008
• FREE FLU SHOT CLINIC MARCH 7
  March 4, 2008
• DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER REMAINS FULLY FUNDED AND FULLY ACCREDITED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AFTER BEING FOUND IN COMPLIANCE BY CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES
  March 3, 2008

February

• DPH MEDICAL DIRECTOR NAMED TO PRESTIGIOUS BOARD AT 2008 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (ACPM) IN AUSTIN TEXAS
  February 28, 2008
• OFFICE OF WOMEN'S HEALTH (OWH) ANNOUNCES E-NEWSLETTER
  February 27, 2008
• PILOT PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO HELP REDUCE MEDICAID/MEDICARE FRAUD
  February 20, 2008
• SECURITY CAMERAS AND LIGHTING IN DPC PARKING FULLY OPERATIONAL
  February 20, 2008: Exterior Cameras and Lighting Are Final Phase of Yearlong DPC Safety Initiative
• DE'S WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESIDENTIAL ADDICTION TREATMENT PROGRAM HOLDS OPEN HOUSE
  February 20, 2008: Tomorrow, Thursday, February 21st from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
  Guest of Honor Governor Ruth Ann Minner
• TRANSFER OF 35 DPC PATIENTS TO SUPERVISED APARTMENTS & GROUP HOMES UNDERWAY
  February 8, 2008: In Keeping with Governor's Task Force Recommendations,
  One Operating Unit at DPC will be Closed As a Result of Transfers.
• DEADLINE TO NOMINATE OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS EXTENDED
  February 8, 2008: Nominations Due by February 15th
  Award Program Honors Those Who Work To Solve Serious Social Problems In Their Communities.
• GET EDUCATED. GET TESTED. GET INVOLVED. GET TREATED.
  February 7, 2008: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
• FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8 LAST DAY TO NOMINATE OUTSTANDING YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
  February 6, 2008: Nominations Being Accepted For Youth Volunteer Service Awards
  Award Program Honors Those Who Work To Solve Serious Social Problems In Their Communities.
• PATERNITY TESTING BECOMES MORE AFFORDABLE
  February 6, 2008: Child Support Enforcement Works to Reduce Financial Barriers to Acknowledging Paternity
• GET YOUR FLU SHOT TODAY!
  February 5, 2008: It's not too late.

January

• BRIDGEVILLE BEGINS FLUORIDATION OF WATER
  January 17, 2008
• MEETING ADVISORY
  January 16, 2008
• DPH LAUNCHES AUTOMATED REGISTRATION SYSTEM FOR VOLUNTEER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
  January 16, 2008
• DELAWARE'S CANCER DEATH RATES DECLINING FASTER THAN THE NATION'S
  January 15, 2008
• DHSS NAMES NEW HOSPITAL DIRECTOR FOR DELAWARE PSYCHIATRIC CENTER
  January 14, 2008
• AUTOPSY DETERMINES DPC PATIENT DEATH NATURAL
  January 11, 2008
• JANUARY IS NATIONAL RADON AWARENESS MONTH
  January 10, 2008
• JANUARY IS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
  January 9, 2008: Focus on Screening and Early Detection
• MEETING ADVISORY
  January 7, 2008
• NOMINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARDS
  January 2, 2008: Award Program Honors Those Who Work To Solve Serious Social Problems In Their Communities

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