delaware county public health

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 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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