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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Celebrate #NationalPublicHealthWeek with us! From preventing disease and promoting healthy lifestyles to protecting our environment and responding to emergencies — public health is everywhere. It’s the work happening behind the scenes and on the front lines to keep Delaware County safe, healthy, and thriving. ... See MoreSee Less

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Due to a statewide systems update, our Vital Statistics services will be unavailable today between 4:00pm-5:00pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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Starting in April through July, our regularly scheduled fourth Wednesday evening clinics are going mobile! 🚐

We’re bringing services directly to your community — check out the stops closest to your neighborhood and come see us!
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Big things are coming! The Partnership for a Healthy Delaware County is kicking off the 2026 Community Health Assessment (CHA).

This county-wide effort will include mailed and online surveys, focus groups, and community conversations to help identify top health priorities and shape future programs. Stay tuned for ways to get involved!

Learn more about the process by exploring this graphic.👇
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Our Prenatal & Newborn Home Visiting programs offer personalized support for families during pregnancy and the early days with your baby. When you schedule a visit, you’ll also gain access to great resources, helpful info, and support for you and your baby’s health and development.

Learn more: 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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