DPH Reminds Residents to Protect Pets During Heat Waves
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
The Delaware Division of Public Health’s (DPH) Delaware Animal Services (DAS) office urges pet parents to keep their pets indoors during this and any future heat wave. The animal welfare law enforcement agency has been inundated with calls about pets left outdoors in the heat, and the current conditions can be extremely hazardous and even deadly to these animals. Any such illnesses or deaths are completely avoidable by following some basic guidelines.
DPH Reminds Residents to Stay Cool, Hydrate, and Seek Shade During Heat Wave
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Weather | Date Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025
The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) urges residents to take precautions during the upcoming extreme heat wave. According to the National Weather Service, Delaware will face higher temperatures and extreme heat conditions in the coming days.
Delaware Issues Tick Safety Tips as Peak Season Arrives
Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Public Health | Featured Posts | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
June marks the beginning of peak tick season in Delaware. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) remind Delawareans to take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and pets this summer. With warmer weather increasing outdoor activities, the risk of tick bites and tick-borne […]
DHSS Announces Health Fund Applications Due August 31
Delaware Health and Social Services | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 2, 2025
NEW CASTLE – The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services’ Health Fund Advisory Committee (HFAC) announced applications are now available for Fiscal Year 2027 and are due August 31. This is a change from previous years when Delaware Health Fund applications went live in June and closed in August. The application went live on […]
New Animal Welfare License Plate Helps Protect Animals in Need
Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is introducing its new Animal Welfare License Plate, designed to support initiatives that enhance the well-being of companion animals across the state. This license plate, available now through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), serves as a visible commitment to animal welfare while contributing to programs that protect animals in need.
