January 19, 2023 in News, Public Health
Cervical Cancer & HPV Awareness
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month–a time to talk about cervical cancer, the HPV virus and how it can affect you and/or your loved ones. Worldwide, cervical cancer is the fourth most frequent cancer in women. Cervical cancer is a disease where cells in the body, starting in the cervix,...
Read MoreNovember 30, 2022 in News, Public Health
Learn How to Help Prevent Suicide
Unfortunately, more and more lives are being touched by suicide. Anyone can learn steps to help prevent suicide. Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is hosting a FREE Suicide Prevention QPR Training on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The training sessions will be held at Regional Medical Center in Manchester in the...
Read MoreNovember 17, 2022 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
It’s Not Too Late for Your Flu Shot
Influenza or the ‘flu’ is present and increasing in the state and Delaware County. As we move into the holiday season, it’s a great reminder that it is not too late to get your annual flu shot. Everyone ages 6 months and older are recommended to get a flu vaccine...
Read MoreNovember 2, 2022 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
UPDATED COVID-19 Booster Shot Recommendations
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people ages 5 and older receive one UPDATED (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose. Whether your last dose was a final primary series dose or an original (monovalent) booster, you should get...
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022 in News, Public Health
Are You Up-To-Date with COVID-19 Vaccines?
Vaccines have been available for decades and help by offering protection from diseases. The COVID-19 vaccine and boosters are no different. They are effective at protecting people from getting very ill, being hospitalized, or even dying from COVID-19. But, like other vaccines, you are best protected when you stay up-to-date...
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2022 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
Local Flu Shot Clinics Announced
A yearly flu shot is the most important step in protecting against the flu. Every year, millions are sick with influenza or “the flu”. Everyone 6 months and older should get their flu shot. Flu shots are FREE with your Medicare Card and covered by most insurances. All clinics are...
Read MoreAugust 8, 2022 in News, Public Health
High COVID-19 Community Level in Delaware County
According to the CDC COVID Data Tracker, Delaware County is now in the “high” community level range. As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the United States and our county, it’s important to take the necessary steps to protect yourself and others. Get back to the basics. Wash your hands, cover...
Read MoreJuly 28, 2022 in News, Public Health
Free Suicide Prevention Training
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is offering a free QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention training on Thursday, August 11, 2022. This training will begin at 7:30AM in the Veterans Education Center on the third floor of Regional Medical Center. Anyone from ages 12 and up are welcome. QPR is...
Read MoreJuly 25, 2022 in News, Public Health
COVID-19 Cases Increasing
COVID-19 Cases Increasing Cases are on the rise. All across the United States and in Delaware County, there is a rising trend in positive COVID-19 cases. The Omicron Variant is still the predominant variant. BA.5, a lineage of Omicron, is causing an estimated 78% in cases and has fueled the...
Read MoreJuly 19, 2022 in News, Public Health
Stop the Bleed Training
Emergencies can happen anywhere and at any time, especially life-threatening accidents that cause serious blood loss. You can become an immediate responder by going through the “STOP THE BLEED” training. This training will give you the knowledge to be able to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to...
Read MoreJuly 1, 2022 in News, Public Health
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Recommended for Young Children
The CDC recommends COVID-19 Vaccines for everyone 6 months and older and COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to get their children vaccinated to help protect them from COVID-19. This also includes children who have already had COVID-19. Reach out to...
Read MoreJune 23, 2022 in News, Public Health
Park. LOOK. Lock.
5 children in the United States have died this year and 912 since 1998 due to Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke. Every death was preventable. According to the National Safety Council, 52.6% of these deaths happened because their caregiver forgot them in the vehicle. Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of...
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