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DHSS Press Release

Molly Magarik, Secretary
Jen Brestel, Director of Communications  
302-605-0577
Email: Jennifer.brestel@delaware.gov

DPH Media Contact:
Tim Turane
Email: DPHMedia@Delaware.gov

Date: January 27, 2023
DHSS-1-2023

CANCELED MEDIA ADVISORY
DPH'S RESTAURANT ACCOLADE PROGRAM LEADS TO LIFE-SAVING ACTION BY JERSEY MIKE'S MANAGER IN NEWARK

WHAT:	High 5 Hospitality group will recognize the manager (Destiney Rivera) of a Jersey Mike's location in Newark during a ceremony on Jan 30, at 505 Stanton Christiana Rd Newark, DE 19713. On Jan 24, Destiney Rivera jumped into action after seeing a customer collapse after leaving the bathroom. The manager quickly grabbed the Narcan kit and applied the training they learned from DPH when Jersey Mike's enrolled in its Restaurant Accolade Program. This program provided training on how to recognize and respond to an overdose to the restaurant employees. Additionally, Narcan is placed at the site. Restaurants interested in participating in the program, which helps them support both staff and customers experiencing substance use disorder, should email OHCR@delaware.gov.
WHO:	Anne Carr, Community Outreach Coordinator, Delaware Division of Public Health High 5 Hospitality Jersey Mike's
WHEN:	Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. At 1:30 PM Bobby Pancake, Co-Founder & CEO of High 5 Hospitality, will present Destiney Rivera with the highest challenge coin award in the High 5 Hospitality organization. **This is a surprise for Destiney - we ask that you not publish information about this event in advance!
WHERE:	Register for this in-person event by emailing Lori Ewald at lori@h5h.us or calling 302-222-6707
VISUALS:	High 5 Hospitality handing coin to Destiney during event. Narcan kit provided by DPH Office of Health Crisis Response.

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.

CANCELED ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** DPH'S RESTAURANT ACCOLADE PROGRAM LEADS TO LIFE-SAVING ACTION BY JERSEY MIKE'S MANAGER IN NEWARK

Delaware's Government

CANCELED MEDIA ADVISORY
DPH'S RESTAURANT ACCOLADE PROGRAM LEADS TO LIFE-SAVING ACTION BY JERSEY MIKE'S MANAGER IN NEWARK