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September 15, 2025 in News, Public Health
Free Radon Test Kits Available for Delaware County Residents
Through a recent grant awarded by the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is able to provide free radon test kits to Delaware County residents. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among individuals who have never smoked, causing over 21,000 lung...
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August 20, 2025 in News, Public Health
Upcoming Online Meeting to Discuss Cancer in Delaware County
An online public meeting to discuss cancer in Delaware County will be held on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 8-9AM. The Iowa Cancer Registry and University of Iowa College of Public Health, in collaboration with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, University of Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Iowa...
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August 15, 2025 in News, Public Health
Understanding Measles and Preventing the Spread
Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is emphasizing the serious nature of measles. As school begins, it’s critical to ensure everyone is up-to-date on recommended measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. Individuals who are unvaccinated and have been exposed to measles are subject to a 21-day quarantine period, which can pose a great challenge...
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May 16, 2025 in News, Public Health
Free Measles Vaccination Clinics
To protect the increasing threat of measles, Delaware County Public Health (DCPH) is offering FREE measles vaccination (MMR) clinics to Delaware County residents on June 4th and June 6th. These upcoming clinics address the rise in measles cases within the United States, ensuring Delaware County residents have easy access to...
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May 12, 2025 in Fund Development, Laboratory, News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
RMC Receives $10,500 in Foundation for the Future of Delaware County Grants
Regional Medical Center (RMC) graciously accepted $10,500 in grant funding on Wednesday, May 7th from the Foundation for the Future of Delaware County. The RMC Laboratory and Nursing Education departments received a total of $3,000 towards the established Youth Clinical Camps to be held this summer. Our camps offer a...
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April 22, 2025 in News, Public Health
Rise in National Measles Cases Raise Local Concern
Cases of measles are on the rise within the United States. Per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the outbreak has now spread to 25 states with a confirmed total of 800 cases. With these recent cases, the concern about the spread of measles is high. Delaware County...
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February 27, 2025 in News, Public Health
Radon: The Silent Danger in Your Home
You can’t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one in every...
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January 23, 2025 in News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
Illness on the Rise, RMC Implements Pediatric Visitor Restrictions
Due to increased respiratory illness and hospitalizations in our community, Regional Medical Center in Manchester is implementing visitor restrictions. At this time, children under the age of 14 will not be allowed to visit patients in the hospital. The only exception is in the OB Department. Immediate siblings will be...
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November 26, 2024 in News, Public Health
Stay Healthy for the Holidays: Get Vaccinated & Follow Holiday Safety Tips
As the holiday season approaches, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your health and the health of those around you. With both flu season and COVID-19 cases expected to rise during the colder months, experts are encouraging everyone to take proactive steps to reduce the spread of these viruses....
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September 24, 2024 in News, Public Health, Regional Medical Center
Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
Your help is needed! What do you think our healthcare needs are in Delaware County? Regional Medical Center (RMC) and Delaware County Public Health are required to conduct a community-wide health needs assessment. Your response will help identify areas of concern in our community. Survey results will be reviewed to...
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September 4, 2024 in Family Practice, News, Public Health
It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot
Every year, everyone 6 months or older is recommended to get a flu shot. If you are someone who is at higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu, getting your annual influenza vaccine is even more important. How can a flu shot help you? A flu shot can...
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November 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...
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