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Delaware County Health Department The mission of the Delaware County Health Department is to build healthy and thriving communities.

🫁 Prevent Choking Emergencies 🫁Tip of the Day from the DCHD!Choking can happen quickly, especially in young children and...
05/31/2026

🫁 Prevent Choking Emergencies 🫁

Tip of the Day from the DCHD!

Choking can happen quickly, especially in young children and older adults. Taking simple precautions can help keep everyone safe during meals and snack time.

✔️ Cut food into small pieces
✔️ Encourage children to sit while eating
✔️ Chew food slowly and completely
✔️ Keep small objects away from young children
✔️ Avoid talking or laughing with food in your mouth

🚨 Learn the signs of choking:
• Difficulty speaking
• Clutching the throat
• Trouble breathing
• Silent coughing or wheezing

Knowing CPR and the Heimlich maneuver can help save a life in an emergency.

🏊 Drowning Prevention ☀️Tip of the Day from the DCHD!As summer approaches, water safety is more important than ever. Dro...
05/30/2026

🏊 Drowning Prevention ☀️

Tip of the Day from the DCHD!

As summer approaches, water safety is more important than ever. Drowning can happen quickly and quietly, but many incidents are preventable.

💧 Always supervise children near water, even for a moment
🛟 Use life jackets when boating or around open water
📱 Put phones and distractions away while watching swimmers
🏊 Enroll children in swim lessons when appropriate
🚫 Never swim alone

Remember: “Floaties” and inflatable toys are not substitutes for supervision or life jackets.

Stay safe and enjoy the water responsibly this season!

Thank you Providence Animal Center for bringing us some furry therapy today and telling us about all the good work you d...
05/29/2026

Thank you Providence Animal Center for bringing us some furry therapy today and telling us about all the good work you do! Happy Friday all!!

🏃‍♀️ MOVE MORE, FEEL BETTER! 🚶‍♂️💙Tip of the Day from the DCHD!Getting active doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the...
05/29/2026

🏃‍♀️ MOVE MORE, FEEL BETTER! 🚶‍♂️💙

Tip of the Day from the DCHD!

Getting active doesn’t have to mean spending hours at the gym. Small steps every day can make a BIG difference for your health!

Regular physical activity can help:
✅ Manage blood sugar
✅ Improve heart health
✅ Boost mood and energy
✅ Lower blood pressure
✅ Help you sleep better

Start small:
🚶 Take a 10-minute walk after dinner
🪜 Use the stairs instead of the elevator
💃 Dance to your favorite music at home
🐕 Walk the dog or play outside with your kids

The goal is at least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week and every step counts!

💡 Tip: Pick activities you actually enjoy so it’s easier to stick with them.

Before starting a new exercise routine, talk with your healthcare provider about what activities are best for you.

Let’s keep Delaware County moving toward healthier communities, one step at a time! 💙

🎉🚐 BIG NEWS, DELCO! 🚐🎉The Delaware County Health Department is officially rolling out our NEW mobile health unit — Welln...
05/28/2026

🎉🚐 BIG NEWS, DELCO! 🚐🎉

The Delaware County Health Department is officially rolling out our NEW mobile health unit — Wellness on Wheels (W.O.W.) — and you’re invited to celebrate with us at our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony!

Come meet the teams working every day to keep Delaware County healthy, learn about DCHD programs and services, and get a first look at our brand-new mobile health unit that will help bring public health directly into our communities. 💙

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 767 Beech Ave, Glenolden, PA 19036

✨ Meet DCHD divisions
✨ Explore the new mobile unit
✨ Learn about community health resources
✨ Celebrate this exciting new chapter for public health in Delaware County

We can’t wait to welcome the community as we launch Wellness on Wheels and continue expanding access to care and services across Delco!

DelawareCountyPA.com Delaware County Council

🩺 Know Your Numbers. Protect Your Heart. ❤️Tip of the Day from the DCHD!High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which...
05/28/2026

🩺 Know Your Numbers. Protect Your Heart. ❤️

Tip of the Day from the DCHD!

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, which is why it’s important to understand what your blood pressure numbers mean and talk openly with your healthcare provider.

At your next appointment, consider asking your doctor:

✔️ What do my blood pressure numbers mean?
✔️ Is my blood pressure in a healthy range?
✔️ How often should I check my blood pressure?
✔️ What lifestyle changes can help lower my blood pressure?
✔️ Do I need medication or additional testing?
✔️ What warning signs should I watch for?

📊 Understanding your numbers:
• Normal: Less than 120/80
• Elevated: 120–129 / less than 80
• High Blood Pressure (Stage 1): 130–139 / 80–89
• High Blood Pressure (Stage 2): 140+ / 90+

Small changes can make a big difference for your heart health. Eating healthy foods, staying active, reducing stress, and checking your blood pressure regularly can help lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

📍Take charge of your health by knowing your numbers and having the conversation with your doctor.

🦟 All this rain can mean more mosquitoes around your home.Tip of the Day from the DCHD!Mosquitoes only need a small amou...
05/27/2026

🦟 All this rain can mean more mosquitoes around your home.

Tip of the Day from the DCHD!

Mosquitoes only need a small amount of standing water to lay eggs and many common backyard items can collect enough water for them to breed. After heavy rain, take a few minutes to check your yard and help reduce mosquito activity around your home.

✅ Empty buckets, flowerpot saucers, toys, and bird baths
✅ Clear clogged gutters
✅ Change pet water often
✅ Cover boats, trash bins, and outdoor containers
✅ Remove standing water from tarps, tires, and low spots in the yard

Protect yourself and your family by using U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-registered insect repellent and wearing long sleeves and pants when mosquitoes are most active, especially at dawn and dusk.

Stay healthy, Delco! 🌧️☀️

🚨 NEW Colorectal Cancer Screening Options Are Here 🚨Getting screened for colorectal cancer just got easier.The American ...
05/27/2026

🚨 NEW Colorectal Cancer Screening Options Are Here 🚨

Getting screened for colorectal cancer just got easier.

The American Cancer Society's updated guidelines now expand screening options beyond colonoscopies and traditional stool-based tests, giving people more choices to get screened in a way that works for them.

✅ Screening still starts at age 45 for adults at average risk
✅ Colonoscopies remain the gold standard
✅ New options now include:
• At-home stool tests
• Newly approved stool DNA/RNA tests
• Blood-based screening tests available through your healthcare provider

Why does this matter?
Because colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when found early and more screening options can help more people get tested.

📊 Colorectal cancer is increasing in younger adults, with 1 in 5 new cases now occurring in people under 55.
Talk with your healthcare provider about which screening option is right for you.

⚠️ Important: If you are experiencing symptoms like blood in your stool, ongoing abdominal pain, or changes in bowel habits, talk to a healthcare provider right away. Screening tests are for people without symptoms.

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/colon-rectal-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/acs-recommendations.html

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Making sun protection an everyday habit will help you enjoy the outdoo...
05/26/2026

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. Making sun protection an everyday habit will help you enjoy the outdoors safely, avoid getting sunburned, and lower your skin cancer risk. Use these tips to protect you and your family: www.cdc.gov/skin-cancer/sun-safety/

As we wind down May (Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month) ....Do you know the difference between a rescue inhaler and a con...
05/26/2026

As we wind down May (Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month) ....

Do you know the difference between a rescue inhaler and a controller inhaler?

Inhalers help deliver medicine directly into the lungs to make breathing easier for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions, but different inhalers serve different purposes.

🫁 Rescue Inhalers
Used during asthma attacks or sudden breathing problems to provide quick relief.

🫁 Controller Inhalers
Used every day to help reduce airway swelling and prevent asthma symptoms before they start.

Using the right inhaler the right way is an important part of managing asthma safely. If you have questions about your medications or asthma symptoms, talk with your healthcare provider.

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