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15 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Delaware during week ending Oct. 15

By First State Times | Oct 29, 2022

There were 15 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 15, making up 13% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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DOJ secures guilty verdicts in Madison Sparrow murder case

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

The Department of Justice secured convictions on all counts, including 1st Degree Murder, against a Newark defendant charged with the killing of 17-year-old Madison Sparrow, Attorney General Kathy Jennings announced Thursday.

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Less than 10 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Delaware during week ending Oct. 15

By First State Times | Oct 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 15, making up less than 8.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Delaware during week ending Oct. 15

By First State Times | Oct 28, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 15, making up less than 8.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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DPH Community Assessments Underway To Inform State Health Improvement Plan

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2022

As part of the Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP), the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) will conduct a series of community health assessments.

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42 people die in Delaware from heart disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 27, 2022

There were 42 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 27.3% increase over the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in Delaware during week ending Oct. 15

By First State Times | Oct 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 15, making up less than 8.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in Delaware during week ending Oct. 15

By First State Times | Oct 27, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 15, making up less than 8.7% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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Make Some Spirits Bright this Holiday Season and Adopt-A-Resident at Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

Sponsor a wish list and spread some holiday cheer to those who need it most

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Delaware Wins Federal Grant to Support Cleaner School Buses

By Press release submission | Oct 27, 2022

The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has been awarded an $809,000 federal grant to purchase one propane and three electric school buses for the Colonial School District through the federal Clean School Bus Rebate Program.

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37 people die in Delaware from cancer in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 26, 2022

There were 37 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 38.3% decrease from the previous week.

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Governor Carney’s Statement on Senate Confirmations of Judge Jones, Commissioner Farley

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Governor John Carney on Wednesday issued the following statement on the Senate’s votes to confirm the Governor’s reappointments of Judge Peter B. Jones to serve on the Family Court of the State of Delaware in Sussex County and Commissioner Emily A. Farley to serve as a Commissioner for the Family Court of Delaware in Kent County.

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Del. to Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits Oct. 27 to SNAP Households, Eligible TANF and General Assistance Households

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for October to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

DPH Announces 23rd National DEA Prescription Drug Take Back Day For Delaware

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2022

Delaware will hold its 23rd National Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 26, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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17 people die in Delaware from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Oct. 22, 2022

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

There were 17 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Delaware during the week ending Oct. 22, 2022, a 5.6% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Delaware during week ending Oct. 8

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Delaware in the week ending Oct. 8, making up less than 8.4% of total deaths by all causes in Delaware.

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37 people age 85 and older in Delaware are estimated to have died during week ending October 8

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 37 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending October 8.

Application Deadline for the Prevention and Recovery Support Services Fund Extended to November 4

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2022

In September, Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long, PhD, RN, announced the creation of the Prevention and Recovery Support Services Fund to reduce overdose deaths across Delaware by addressing barriers to sustained recovery such as transportation, housing and workforce capacity.

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End of life: Delaware deaths during week ending Oct. 8 did not exceed death expectancy

By First State Times | Oct 25, 2022

Delaware's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.