Beebe Healthcare Addresses Spike in Drug Overdoses

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Beebe Healthcare leaders held a news conference this week to discuss the recent surge in drug overdoses in Sussex County. ER Dr. Paul Cowan provided information on what they have seen in relation to the surge at Beebe Hospital… The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services participated in yesterday’s press conference about the recent…

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Office of Vital Statistics in Dover to Close for Renovations

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The Office of Vital Statistics (OVS) in Dover will be closed to the public for renovations beginning February 12th through April 5th, according to The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). Alternative options to access vital records will be available. During the closure period, Kent County residents will be able to request vital records in…

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Delaware Department of Health and Social Services Adds Enhancements to CostAware Website

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Enhancements have been added to the聽CostAware聽website, designed to help you understand how your health care dollars are spent. The information compares the variation of average costs for different episodes of care and medical services based on actual medical claims in Delaware, according to the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services. The newest CostAware enhancements…

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First Reported Rabies Case of 2023 in Delaware

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The Delaware Division of Public Health is informing the public about its first reported rabies case of 2023. DPH received a report last week of a human and their pet dog who had been exposed to a potentially rabid groundhog in a residential neighborhood in the Wilmington area. The groundhog was tested for rabies and…

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Latest Updates, Talk of Urgency Surrounding Increased Overdose Deaths in Delaware

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Delaware officials this week led a community response briefing to discuss worrisome trends regarding drug use. Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, along with top leaders from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) and Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security (DSHS) provided the latest information about suspected drug overdose deaths in the state.…

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New Hotline Launched to Protect Vulnerable Adults

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You can now report neglect, abuse, and exploitation much more readily thanks to a new easy-to-remember 24-hour Adult Protective Services hotline. The Delaware Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) announced the launch of the new hotline today, which allows you to make a simple call to connect with free, voluntary…

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