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.
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.
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.
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No one is born knowing how to soothe a crying baby, install a car seat, or survive a diaper blowout.
Dad Skills Camp is your chance to prepare for every part of the game.
🏈 Master the Fundamentals with hands-on newborn care like diapering, soothing, bathing, and holding.
🏈 Build Your Offense by learning how play, tummy time, and everyday interactions help your baby learn and grow.
🏈 Strengthen Your Defense with car seat safety, safe sleep practices, and baby-proofing tips that help protect your little one.
🏈 Don't Forget Special Teams as you learn about feeding, nutrition, and the little details that make a big difference.
🏈 Build a Strong Bench by connecting with resources, learning how to support your partner, and discovering the community that's ready to support your family.
Join us on August 22 for this free, hands-on camp designed specifically for expectant and new dads. Learn from experienced coaches, practice real-life skills, and leave feeling more prepared for one of life's biggest seasons.
Ready for kickoff? Register today: www.delawarehealth.org/about-us/father-up/
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🦟A Day in the Life of our Vector Team - Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes to help protect our community from mosquito-borne diseases?
During mosquito season, our team is hard at work collecting and testing mosquitoes, monitoring trends, and using real-time surveillance data to guide public health decisions.
From trap placement to lab results, every step helps us better understand mosquito activity and respond to risks in our community! #MosquitoMonday
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We’re setup and all ready!
🚗♻️ Reminder: Free Tire Disposal TODAY! ♻️🚗
Don't let old tires become mosquito breeding grounds! Join us this Saturday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to Noon at Berkshire Middle School (2869 S 3 Bs & K Road, Galena) for our FREE Tire Disposal Event.
Residents may bring up to 10 passenger tires (13"–24" rim size) for disposal.
Please note:
👉Delaware County residents only (no businesses)
👉No bike or agriculture tires
👉Tires are preferred off the rim, but on-rim tires will be accepted
Help keep our community cleaner, safer, and mosquito-free this summer! 🦟
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Over five days, 14 local high school students discovered that public health is so much more than they imagined.
From CPR and food service certification to emergency preparedness, mental health, traffic safety, disease prevention, and community health assessments, students got a firsthand look at the many ways public health impacts our daily lives.
Thank you to our staff, community partners, and students for making the first-ever Delaware Public Health District Public Health Summer Academy a success!
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Air quality has reached the Hazardous category this morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 489 as of 8:00 a.m.
Air quality at this level can have serious health impacts for everyone. Here's what you can do today:
👉 Limit time outdoors.
👉 Avoid strenuous outdoor activities.
👉 Keep windows and doors closed.
👉 Run air conditioning on recirculate if possible.
👉 Check on neighbors, older adults, and those with respiratory conditions.
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You don't have to know everything to be an incredible dad.
You'll learn as you go. You'll make mistakes. You'll have moments when you wonder if you're doing it right.
What your child needs most isn't a perfect dad. They need a dad who shows up.
A dad who reads one more story.
Who gets down on the floor to play.
Who offers a hug after a hard day.
Those everyday moments help shape how children grow, learn, and see themselves.
You don't have to be perfect. You just have to be present.
Because dads matter more than they realize.
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