DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District is notifying City of Sunbury residents that mosquito spraying will take place this evening, Wednesday, July 16, in response to a human case of La Crosse virus, a mosquito-borne illness. The Health District will begin spraying at dusk using clearly marked Delaware Public Health District trucks. Residents are [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District announced today its plans to award partner projects through the 2025 Healthy Communities Micro Grant (HCMG). This year’s application cycle drew a number of proposals, each reflecting the diverse strategies and priorities aimed at promoting healthy eating and active living throughout Delaware County. This reflects the understanding [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District is informing residents within Marlboro Township that mosquito spraying will occur on Thursday, June 12 as a result of a mosquito collection trap testing positive for West Nile virus. In case of rain or high winds, spraying will be rescheduled for the evening of Monday, June 16. [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District is alerting the public to the dangers of poison hemlock, one of North America's most toxic plants. This tall, invasive species is identifiable by its purple-speckled stems and fern-like leaves, and is often mistaken for wild carrot or Queen Anne’s lace.  Toxic Effects: Contact with poison hemlock [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. – The SAFE Delaware County Coalition along with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, and the Delaware Public Health District are joining forces for the Click It or Ticket campaign, which runs now through June 3 surrounding the Memorial Day holiday. The purpose of the campaign is to spread awareness of the importance of wearing a safety [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. – The Delaware Public Health District (DPHD) is pleased to announce that Delaware County is ranked among the top healthiest counties in Ohio and the nation, according to the 2025 Annual Data Release from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R), issued today by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District (DPHD) one year ago was awarded the Youth Suicide Prevention Grant from the State of Ohio, aimed at reducing youth suicides among individuals aged 10 to 24 years old. Delaware County was one of only six Ohio counties selected to receive this critical funding, out of 21 eligible [...]

DELAWARE, Oh. — The Delaware Public Health District, in collaboration with the Liberty Township Fire Department, is pleased to announce a new, free monthly Car Seat Safety Clinic designed to keep children safe on the road. These clinics will take place on the fourth Thursday of every month through August at Liberty Township Fire Station [...]

The Delaware Public Health District Community Health Division announced today the availability of up to $15,000 in reimbursable grant funds that can be used towards projects that improve access to healthy food and encouraging healthy eating as well as increasing opportunities and engagement in physical activity with the goal of reducing chronic disease in Delaware [...]