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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.

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Babies don't need the fanciest toys to learn and grow.
They need you.

Talking. Reading. Playing. Making silly faces. Celebrating every new milestone. Those everyday moments help build your baby's confidence, curiosity, and connection with you.

That's why Play & Development is one of the five hands-on stations at Dad Skills Camp.

You'll also learn:
🏈 The Fundamentals of newborn care
🛡 Baby safety and car seats
🍼 Feeding and nutrition
🤝 Resources, teamwork, and support for your growing family

Whether you're expecting your first baby or already have a little one at home, Dad Skills Camp is open to dads from Delaware County and surrounding communities. We'd love to help you build the skills and confidence to be the dad your baby already knows you can be.

August 22, 10am-1pm
Free to attend
Register here: www.delawarehealth.org/about-us/father-up/
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Did you know, tuberculosis (TB) cases continue to be identified in many communities?

This is a reminder that TB is a preventable and treatable infectious illness, remaining a top public health concern globally. It can take years for TB symptoms to occur, but when they do, they can include persistent cough, fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss.

According to the CDC:
👉 13 million people in the U.S. have inactive TB and many don't know it.
👉 1 in 10 people with inactive TB will develop active TB in their lifetime
👉 Inactive TB can be treated to prevent active TB
👉 People at higher risk are those who were born or frequently travel to countries where TB is common, those with weaker immune systems, those living with a case of TB, or those who work/live in a location where TB is more likely to spread.
👉 If you are at increased risk, talk to your healthcare provider about TB testing to protect yourself, your family and friends, and your community.

Click here for more info: DelawareHealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Tuberculosis.pdf
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🦺 What an amazing Life Jacket Distribution Day during the Touch-A-Truck event at Delaware State Park Campground on Saturday, August 1!

Thanks to everyone who stopped by — 130 life jackets were given out to help keep our community’s little swimmers safe on the water.
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Step Into Senior Day at the Fair! Celebrate National Falls Prevention Awareness Week with us on Tuesday, September 22 for a fun, one-mile community walk at the Delaware County Fair!

And the best part? Admission to Senior Day is free for adults ages 55+! Come walk with us, learn a little, and enjoy Senior Day at the fair!
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Today, we shared the findings from the 2026 Community Health Assessment — a comprehensive look at the health, well-being, strengths and challenges of Delaware County.

The assessment brings together data and community voices to help us better understand what matters most to residents and where we can focus our efforts to build a healthier community. Findings cover everything from chronic disease and behavioral health to substance use, housing, health care access and the issues residents say matter most.

🔎 Explore the full 2026 Community Health Assessment:
DelawareHealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Delaware-2026-CHA-report.pdf
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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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