DHSS Press Release

Rita Landgraf, Secretary
Jill Fredel, Director of Communications
302-255-9047, Pager 302-357-7498
Email: jill.fredel@delaware.gov

Date: March 14, 2014
DHSS-3-2014

MEDICAL EXAMINER RULES DEATH OF BABY IS PENDING FURTHER MEDICAL STUDIES

WILMINGTON (March 14, 2014) - The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner today ruled that the death of a 13-month-old girl found unresponsive Thursday at a Newark child care center is pending further medical studies.

Delaware State Police have said there is no evidence of foul play in the girl's death. The baby was found unresponsive Thursday afternoon by a worker at One Step Ahead Child Care & Preschool after the worker tried to wake her from a nap.

Delaware Health and Social Services is committed to improving the quality of the lives of Delaware's citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations.

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MEDICAL EXAMINER RULES DEATH OF BABY IS PENDING FURTHER MEDICAL STUDIES

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