Lora Werner
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Forum Looks at Issues Impacting Delaware County Health Department Services
Proposed federal CDC funding cuts, vaccine skepticism, and the closure of Crozer Health hospitals are expected to impact public health services in Delaware County, from…
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Parkside Firefighter, Hospitalized With West Nile, Sends Out a Warning
Take mosquito bites seriously, warns Sarah Haynes, a volunteer firefighter in Parkside who contracted West Nile Virus from an infected mosquito that bit her while…
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Delaware County Won’t Appeal Ruling Allowing Some Municipal Health Inspections
Delaware County has decided not to challenge a court ruling allowing 13 municipalities to continue conducting their own health inspections, writes Justin Udo for KYW…
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Delco Health : Lead Poisoning Still a Potential Danger to Children
Delaware County health officials have launched a “Lead Free in 1-2-3” campaign hoping to alert residents to possible dangerous lead conditions in their homes, writes…
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Delaware County Health Department Releases Annual Report, Highlights Wide Range of Public Health Programs
The Delaware County Health Department has highlighted a wide range of public programs focused on preventing the spread of diseases and promoting healthier lifestyles in…
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Delaware County’s First Health Director Resigns, Search Begins
It was a historic moment for Delaware County when it launched its first health department in 2021, and picked Melissa Lyon to run it, writes…
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Public Health Kiosks Are Coming to Delaware County With Free Tests and Products
A new approach to public health is being tried out in Delaware County that will let residents be tested for various ailments for free at…
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Public Health Department Now Open in Delco. What That Means for You
On April 2, the Delaware County Public Health Department began operating as an officially licensed department, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “We…






























