Tag: Public Health

Delaware Now has a Surgeon General

Earlier this week, Delaware became the seventh state to establish a surgeon general. Governor Matt Meyer created the new post via executive order and appointed Dr. Neil Hockstein to the position. Dr. Hockstein is a physician and surgeon specializing in […]

Bill to Establish Type II Diabetes Reduction Program to Soon Become Law

A bipartisan bill that promises to improve public health and reduce healthcare costs in Delaware is heading to the governor’s desk. Sponsored by retired medical professional State Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R-Long Neck, Oak Orchard), House Bill 305 as amended provides […]

House Sends Controversial Legislation to the Governor to Provide Free Drug Paraphernalia to Addicts

On a tight vote Tuesday evening, Democrats controlling the House of Representatives approved a bill to provide free supplies to facilitate the use of illicit drugs by people suffering from substance addiction. Senate Bill 249 (as amended) would require the […]