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The Delaware General Health District came into existence in the early part of the 1900's after the flu pandemic which killed over 25 million people world wide, with over 500,000 dead in the United States. State government officials, following the flu pandemic and other serious health threats, realized the importance public health and the need for citizens to have a local governmental entity assist in keeping residents safe and well. Issues of water and food safety, communicable disease control and maintaining healthy environments all came together to have new laws written designed to protect Ohio's health. The Delaware Health District is a Combined Health District, serving Delaware County (except portions annexed to Westerville, Columbus, and Dublin), Delaware City and Powell. Your Health Department is operated under the authority of State Law and the adoption of local regulations and resolutions which are voted on by your Board of Health, following community input. The nine community members who serve on the Board of Health are community volunteers. Your Health District employs over 60 full and part time professional and support staff who are "dedicated to fostering, protecting and improving the health and the environment of our residents and our community." Please join us in creating "Healthy People, Healthy Habits in Healthy Communities" as we strive to make Delaware the best community in which to live and work.

The Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) is a trade and membership services organization supporting hospitals, health systems, and related health care organizations as they provide cost-effective, quality care to improve the lives of Delawareans. We serve as a leader in promoting effective change in health services through advocacy at the state and federal levels. View our website www.deha.org for resources including: Delaware Health Facts https://www.deha.org/Facts Latest DHA News https://www.deha.org/News DHA Reports https://www.deha.org/Reports DHA Comment Letters https://www.deha.org/Legislation/DHA-Comment-Letters Legislation DHA is monitoring https://www.deha.org/Legislation/Delaware-Legislation Health Care Jobs http://www.deha.org/Resources/Healthcare-Jobs-Scholarships.aspx View the latest job openings in Delaware’s health systems. Delaware Healthcare Association 1280 S. Governors Avenue Dover, Delaware 19904 302.674.2853

Established in 1982, Delaware Hospice is the largest and only licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving Delaware and southern counties of PA. Delaware Hospice is licensed by the state of Delaware and is Medicare and Medicaid certified, and holds accreditation with the Joint Commission, ensuring that Delaware Hospice’s care meets the Joint Commission's rigorous standards of quality. Delaware Hospice is committed to being the leader in providing high quality hospice and palliative care to individuals with a limited life expectancy, their families and caregivers, and to serve as a community resource for end of life care. Delaware Hospice’s professional, multi-disciplinary team meets the patient & family's physical, emotional, practical and spiritual needs, with an emphasis on symptom management. Every effort is made to keep the patient in his or her home environment. Delaware Hospice provides extensive bereavement care to our families for up to 15 months following the death of their loved one. In addition to ongoing hospice services, Delaware Hospice offers specialized programs including: the New Hope Program that addresses specific needs of children facing the terminal illness or death of a close relative. The Transitions Program enables individuals with a serious illness who are not appropriate for hospice services to access resources, information, and support services.

Founded in 1964, Delaware Nature Society works to improve the environment through conservation, advocacy, and education. Delaware Nature Society is the state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation and is renowned for its educational programming and advocacy that provides the tools for communities to take action and protect the environment through land preservation and watershed stewardship. Delaware Nature Society manages over 2,000 acres of land, including four nature preserves, and operates three educational nature centers: Ashland Nature Center, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge. Programs are also held at our Coverdale Farm Preserve. Currently, thousands of members support this important work and over 1,000 volunteers assist the 32-member core staff and interns so that the year-round programs continue to improve and grow.

Founded in 1964, Delaware Nature Society works to improve the environment through conservation, advocacy, and education. Delaware Nature Society is the state affiliate for the National Wildlife Federation and is renowned for its educational programming and advocacy that provides the tools for communities to take action and protect the environment through land preservation and watershed stewardship. Delaware Nature Society manages over 2,000 acres of land, including four nature preserves, and operates three educational nature centers: Ashland Nature Center, Abbott’s Mill Nature Center and DuPont Environmental Education Center at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge. Programs are also held at our Coverdale Farm Preserve. Currently, thousands of members support this important work and over 1,000 volunteers assist the 32-member core staff and interns so that the year-round programs continue to improve and grow.