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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Today is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day! A huge thank you to all our two WIC registered dietitians for your dedication to the well-being of women, infants, and children in Delaware & Union Counties. Your hard work makes a real difference every day โ€” we appreciate you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Pop-Up Vaccine Opportunities! Our team will be out in the community with mobile pop-up vaccine clinics in select areas. This is a convenient chance to get caught up on any recommended vaccines, including the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.

No appointment necessary โ€” simply walk up and see us!
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๐Ÿ“ธ A big thank you to local photographer Jim Snyders for allowing us to display one of his incredible photos in our building!

Each of our meeting rooms is named after a color, and the images featured throughout the building highlight scenes from around Delaware County. Mr. Snyders generously lent this beautiful photo to be displayed in our Blue Room. The vibrant sky and stunning local landscape make the space even more welcoming for our staff and visitors.

Weโ€™re grateful to showcase local talent and scenes from our community โ€” thank you for sharing your work with us! ๐Ÿ’™
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With warmer temperatures on the way, wildlife will soon be more active in our neighborhoods!

Itโ€™s never safe to approach, touch, or feed wild animals โ€” especially raccoons! ๐Ÿฆ While they may seem cute and harmless, wild animals can carry diseases like rabies and distemper, which pose serious risks to you, your loved ones, and your pets. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿฑ

Please keep a safe distance, secure your trash, and make sure your pets are up to date on their vaccinations.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Learn more:
๐Ÿ“Œ Rabies info โ€“ DelawareHealth.org/animals-insects
๐Ÿ“Œ Distemper FAQ โ€“ www.delawarehealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Distemper-.FAQ_.pdf
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Exciting news for community health champions! The 2027 Healthy Communities Micro Grant program is officially on the horizon!

This grant opportunity will support local groups, schools, nonprofits, and community partners working to boost healthy eating, active living, and overall well-being across Delaware County. Applications for the 2027 cycle will open this fall, with funding awards coming early next year.

Start planning now and stay tuned for the official RFP this summer! Read full release here: DelawareHealth.org/2026/03/04/micro-grant-2027
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Today, we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) Day!

Meet our lactation professionals who provide essential support to parents & babies, helping them build healthy beginnings! Learn more about our free lactation services at DelawareHealth.org/prenatal-newborncare.
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Accreditation

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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