OUR PROGRAMS
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Preventative Services

We strive to offer services in support of our Board priorities and our agency mission of fostering, protecting and improving the health of our residents and our community. Appointments are available for most preventative services.

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Community Services

Our staff focuses on preventing chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke and others, and offers technical assistance, coordination of services, programming, policy development and more to ensure that our community is healthy and well.

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Environmental Services

Our Environmental Health Division consists of a staff of dedicated and professional people who work every day to assure the citizens of the Health District have a safe and healthy environment where they can live, work and play.

RECENT NEWS

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A Place of Warmth at Zion set to open with freezing temps upon us. More info below ... See MoreSee Less

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Respiratory illness cases are on the rise as we enter respiratory virus season. Protect yourself and others by staying up to date on vaccines, washing hands often, and staying home when youโ€™re sick. Visit DelawareHealth.org/immunizations to schedule your vaccination appointment today! ... See MoreSee Less

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First, it is dangerously cold outside. Extreme cold temperatures can quickly lead to frostbite and hypothermia, even with short periods of exposure. See our earlier post for tips on how to protect yourself, your loved ones (pets included), and your home.

Second, Earth is currently being impacted by the strongest geomagnetic storm in nearly 20 years. This storm is driven by a powerful coronal mass ejection (a massive burst of charged particles from the Sun) that is interacting with Earthโ€™s magnetic field.

When these particles collide with gases in our upper atmosphere, they release energy in the form of light, creating what we know as the aurora borealis. Because this coronal mass ejection is unusually intense (a G4 event), the aurora may be visible much farther south than normal, potentially reaching as far as Alabama!

In other words, tonight presents a rare scientific spectacle, but safety comes first! If you head outside to look for the aurora, do so briefly, dress in layers, cover exposed skin, and limit your time outdoors. Extreme cold can overwhelm the bodyโ€™s ability to regulate temperature faster than many people realize. Enjoy the science, but protect your health. ๐ŸŒŒ๐ŸŒŒ๐ŸŒŒ
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With the windchill expected to dip down to -20F causing frostbite in just 10 minutes, remember to protect your person, place, pets & pipes! ... See MoreSee Less

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We officially kicked off the 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA) on Thursday! Our facilitator, Illuminology, led a collaborative session introducing the CHA process, while Partnership members participated in breakout discussions to identify key county health concerns. These discussions will help shape the CHA and inform the next Community Health Improvement Plan. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Public Health Accreditation Board is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving and protecting the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming the quality and performance of state, local, tribal, and territorial public health departments.

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