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Steven Blessing is the director of the Division of Public Health (DPH).

He previously served as Interim DPH Division Director since September 2023. He was named DPH Deputy Director in October 2022. For 29 years, Director Blessing has served DPH in various leadership positions, including Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, Paramedic Administrator, and Executive Assistant to the Director. During his 12 years as Chief of the Emergency Medical Services and Preparedness Section, he led the development and expansion of response capacity for health and natural disasters. During the COVID-19 response, Director Blessing managed the State Health Operations Center (SHOC) and was the Incident Commander in the final phases. He also managed the SHOC during Hurricanes Sandy and Irene, the Ebola crisis, and other emergencies.

Director Blessing was elected by his peers as President of the National Association of State EMS Officials from 2008 to 2010. He participated in a number of meaningful projects at the state and national levels. Director Blessing is a former U.S. Army officer and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Delaware and a Master's degree in Business from Webster University.

“The Division of Public Health is a large and multifaceted agency, staffed with incredibly talented and dedicated professionals,” Director Blessing said. “It is a great honor to have this opportunity to lead at such a critical time and meet the challenges of improving the overall health status and well-being of people in Delaware.”

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