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Focused on enhancing the well being of the community through education & the promotion of public health.
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The Delaware Academy of Medicine & Public Health condemns the CDC’s false claims about vaccines and autism. Vaccines are safe, effective, and supported by decades of research. Misinformation fuels preventable outbreaks like measles.
Full statement: delamed.org
Full statement: delamed.org
November 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
The Delaware Academy of Medicine & Public Health condemns the CDC’s false claims about vaccines and autism. Vaccines are safe, effective, and supported by decades of research. Misinformation fuels preventable outbreaks like measles.
Full statement: delamed.org
Full statement: delamed.org
We’re joining #GivingTuesday on Dec 2 to raise $3,000 for youth education, public health, and food security in Delaware.
Your support will benefit DYMA, ICD, and the Food Bank of Delaware (50% of all proceeds).
Give here: www.degives.org/fundraisers/...
Your support will benefit DYMA, ICD, and the Food Bank of Delaware (50% of all proceeds).
Give here: www.degives.org/fundraisers/...
Support Public Health This Giving Tuesday | DEGives
Amid a rapidly changing public health and healthcare workforce landscape, community programs like The Academy play a vital role in educating and inspiring the next generation of health professionals.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
We’re joining #GivingTuesday on Dec 2 to raise $3,000 for youth education, public health, and food security in Delaware.
Your support will benefit DYMA, ICD, and the Food Bank of Delaware (50% of all proceeds).
Give here: www.degives.org/fundraisers/...
Your support will benefit DYMA, ICD, and the Food Bank of Delaware (50% of all proceeds).
Give here: www.degives.org/fundraisers/...
Stanford Medicine Researchers have identified a direct link between lupus and EBV, carried by nearly 95% of adults. 🦠
Their findings show EBV can reprogram B cells and trigger immune attacks on the body’s own tissues.
Read the study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Their findings show EBV can reprogram B cells and trigger immune attacks on the body’s own tissues.
Read the study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells in systemic lupus erythematosus
Epstein-Barr virus reprograms autoreactive B cells as antigen-presenting cells to promote pathogenic antinuclear T and B cell responses in lupus.
www.science.org
November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Stanford Medicine Researchers have identified a direct link between lupus and EBV, carried by nearly 95% of adults. 🦠
Their findings show EBV can reprogram B cells and trigger immune attacks on the body’s own tissues.
Read the study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Their findings show EBV can reprogram B cells and trigger immune attacks on the body’s own tissues.
Read the study: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
Today, we honor all who have served. Your courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish. 🇺🇸
If you or a veteran you know needs support:
📞988 (Press 1) – Veterans Crisis Line
🌐 va.gov – Benefits & Services
🏠 877-424-3838 – Homeless Veterans Support
If you or a veteran you know needs support:
📞988 (Press 1) – Veterans Crisis Line
🌐 va.gov – Benefits & Services
🏠 877-424-3838 – Homeless Veterans Support
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today, we honor all who have served. Your courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish. 🇺🇸
If you or a veteran you know needs support:
📞988 (Press 1) – Veterans Crisis Line
🌐 va.gov – Benefits & Services
🏠 877-424-3838 – Homeless Veterans Support
If you or a veteran you know needs support:
📞988 (Press 1) – Veterans Crisis Line
🌐 va.gov – Benefits & Services
🏠 877-424-3838 – Homeless Veterans Support
This past Saturday, DYMA Scholars learned from Jaime at Delaware Quitline about how addiction works, how smoking & vaping affect the brain, and how to help someone quit just like health pros! ✅
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This past Saturday, DYMA Scholars learned from Jaime at Delaware Quitline about how addiction works, how smoking & vaping affect the brain, and how to help someone quit just like health pros! ✅
🚨 Avian influenza (H5 HPAI) detected in a Kent County backyard flock — Delaware’s first case this migratory season.
Poultry owners: strengthen biosecurity and report sick birds.
de.gov/poultry
Poultry owners: strengthen biosecurity and report sick birds.
de.gov/poultry
Poultry - Delaware Department of Agriculture - State of Delaware
Delaware has over 700 producers who raise commercial broiler chickens and over 1,000 small backyard poultry owners.
de.gov
November 7, 2025 at 3:23 PM
🚨 Avian influenza (H5 HPAI) detected in a Kent County backyard flock — Delaware’s first case this migratory season.
Poultry owners: strengthen biosecurity and report sick birds.
de.gov/poultry
Poultry owners: strengthen biosecurity and report sick birds.
de.gov/poultry
📣 Our next Mini Medical School series begins tomorrow, Nov. 5, in partnership with Beebe Healthcare!
Hear from Beebe’s experts on nursing, advanced practice, rehab, health IT, and community outreach each Wednesday evening.
🔗 Register: delawareminimed.org
Hear from Beebe’s experts on nursing, advanced practice, rehab, health IT, and community outreach each Wednesday evening.
🔗 Register: delawareminimed.org
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
📣 Our next Mini Medical School series begins tomorrow, Nov. 5, in partnership with Beebe Healthcare!
Hear from Beebe’s experts on nursing, advanced practice, rehab, health IT, and community outreach each Wednesday evening.
🔗 Register: delawareminimed.org
Hear from Beebe’s experts on nursing, advanced practice, rehab, health IT, and community outreach each Wednesday evening.
🔗 Register: delawareminimed.org
📢 Gov Meyer has declared a State of Emergency as federal SNAP benefits are suspended Nov 1.
Delaware is mobilizing emergency funds to ensure families, seniors & individuals with disabilities continue receiving food support.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7uvmztp
Delaware is mobilizing emergency funds to ensure families, seniors & individuals with disabilities continue receiving food support.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7uvmztp
Declaration of a State of Emergency in the State of Delaware Due to the Interruption of Federal SNAP Benefits - Governor Matt Meyer - State of Delaware
WHEREAS, more than 120,000 Delawareans rely on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (“SNAP”) each month to help meet their most basic food needs; WHEREAS, citing the ongoing federal g...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
📢 Gov Meyer has declared a State of Emergency as federal SNAP benefits are suspended Nov 1.
Delaware is mobilizing emergency funds to ensure families, seniors & individuals with disabilities continue receiving food support.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7uvmztp
Delaware is mobilizing emergency funds to ensure families, seniors & individuals with disabilities continue receiving food support.
🔗 tinyurl.com/y7uvmztp
Premiums are rising & tax credits may shift in 2026.
Don’t wait—Open Enrollment runs Nov 1–Jan 15.
Review your plan, update your info & check for savings.
Free navigator help: healthcare.gov/find-local-help
Don’t wait—Open Enrollment runs Nov 1–Jan 15.
Review your plan, update your info & check for savings.
Free navigator help: healthcare.gov/find-local-help
October 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Premiums are rising & tax credits may shift in 2026.
Don’t wait—Open Enrollment runs Nov 1–Jan 15.
Review your plan, update your info & check for savings.
Free navigator help: healthcare.gov/find-local-help
Don’t wait—Open Enrollment runs Nov 1–Jan 15.
Review your plan, update your info & check for savings.
Free navigator help: healthcare.gov/find-local-help
We’ve had a slight name change! ✨
We’re now the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health — or simply The Academy.
New look, same mission: advancing health through education, partnership, and public engagement.
Stay tuned for our refreshed branding!
We’re now the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health — or simply The Academy.
New look, same mission: advancing health through education, partnership, and public engagement.
Stay tuned for our refreshed branding!
October 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
We’ve had a slight name change! ✨
We’re now the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health — or simply The Academy.
New look, same mission: advancing health through education, partnership, and public engagement.
Stay tuned for our refreshed branding!
We’re now the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health — or simply The Academy.
New look, same mission: advancing health through education, partnership, and public engagement.
Stay tuned for our refreshed branding!
Three scientists, Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell & Shimon Sakaguchi, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering regulatory T cells & the Foxp3 gene, key to preventing autoimmune diseases. Their work guides new treatments. 🦠
Read more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic...
Read more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic...
October 6, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Three scientists, Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell & Shimon Sakaguchi, won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering regulatory T cells & the Foxp3 gene, key to preventing autoimmune diseases. Their work guides new treatments. 🦠
Read more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic...
Read more: www.nobelprize.org/prizes/medic...
Pathway to Physician: Essential Tips for Delaware Students
Delaware high school & undergrad students interested in medical school, join this free virtual event!
📅 Dates: Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Sponsored by DIMER & Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
Delaware high school & undergrad students interested in medical school, join this free virtual event!
📅 Dates: Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Sponsored by DIMER & Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
October 2, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Pathway to Physician: Essential Tips for Delaware Students
Delaware high school & undergrad students interested in medical school, join this free virtual event!
📅 Dates: Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Sponsored by DIMER & Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
Delaware high school & undergrad students interested in medical school, join this free virtual event!
📅 Dates: Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
Sponsored by DIMER & Delaware Health Sciences Alliance
This past Wednesday, health leaders gathered in Dover for the 2025 DE Healthcare Workforce Summit!
📊From Dr. Maxey’s keynote to discussions on education, policy, dental care, and workforce data, the day showcased collaboration and innovation across DE.
Thanks to all who came!
📊From Dr. Maxey’s keynote to discussions on education, policy, dental care, and workforce data, the day showcased collaboration and innovation across DE.
Thanks to all who came!
September 26, 2025 at 6:57 PM
This past Wednesday, health leaders gathered in Dover for the 2025 DE Healthcare Workforce Summit!
📊From Dr. Maxey’s keynote to discussions on education, policy, dental care, and workforce data, the day showcased collaboration and innovation across DE.
Thanks to all who came!
📊From Dr. Maxey’s keynote to discussions on education, policy, dental care, and workforce data, the day showcased collaboration and innovation across DE.
Thanks to all who came!
Sept 15–Oct 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month!
We honor the histories, cultures & contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean & Central/South America.
📅 First observed in 1968, expanded to a month in 1988.
Learn more 👉 hispanicheritagemonth.gov
We honor the histories, cultures & contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean & Central/South America.
📅 First observed in 1968, expanded to a month in 1988.
Learn more 👉 hispanicheritagemonth.gov
September 26, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Sept 15–Oct 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month!
We honor the histories, cultures & contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean & Central/South America.
📅 First observed in 1968, expanded to a month in 1988.
Learn more 👉 hispanicheritagemonth.gov
We honor the histories, cultures & contributions of Americans with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean & Central/South America.
📅 First observed in 1968, expanded to a month in 1988.
Learn more 👉 hispanicheritagemonth.gov
📈 Measles cases in the Americas are up 31-fold in 2025 vs 2024: 11,300+ cases & 23 deaths (PAHO).
-96% of cases are in Canada, Mexico, & U.S
-71% of cases are unvaccinated
-Most affected: ages 10–19.
💉 Vaccination saves lives as outbreaks are tied to under-vaccinated communities.
-96% of cases are in Canada, Mexico, & U.S
-71% of cases are unvaccinated
-Most affected: ages 10–19.
💉 Vaccination saves lives as outbreaks are tied to under-vaccinated communities.
September 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📈 Measles cases in the Americas are up 31-fold in 2025 vs 2024: 11,300+ cases & 23 deaths (PAHO).
-96% of cases are in Canada, Mexico, & U.S
-71% of cases are unvaccinated
-Most affected: ages 10–19.
💉 Vaccination saves lives as outbreaks are tied to under-vaccinated communities.
-96% of cases are in Canada, Mexico, & U.S
-71% of cases are unvaccinated
-Most affected: ages 10–19.
💉 Vaccination saves lives as outbreaks are tied to under-vaccinated communities.
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 🧡
#HIVandAging | Led by The AIDS Institute
Over half of people with HIV in the U.S. are 50+. Advances in treatment mean many live long, full lives — but unique health and social needs remain.
💡 Services: locator.hiv.gov
#HIVandAging | Led by The AIDS Institute
Over half of people with HIV in the U.S. are 50+. Advances in treatment mean many live long, full lives — but unique health and social needs remain.
💡 Services: locator.hiv.gov
September 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day 🧡
#HIVandAging | Led by The AIDS Institute
Over half of people with HIV in the U.S. are 50+. Advances in treatment mean many live long, full lives — but unique health and social needs remain.
💡 Services: locator.hiv.gov
#HIVandAging | Led by The AIDS Institute
Over half of people with HIV in the U.S. are 50+. Advances in treatment mean many live long, full lives — but unique health and social needs remain.
💡 Services: locator.hiv.gov
Study found that chest pain is common for both sexes — but women often report extra symptoms like jaw, neck, back, stomach pain, palpitations, and fatigue. Many thought it was stress, and over half said their doctors missed the signs.🫀
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29459463/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29459463/
September 16, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Study found that chest pain is common for both sexes — but women often report extra symptoms like jaw, neck, back, stomach pain, palpitations, and fatigue. Many thought it was stress, and over half said their doctors missed the signs.🫀
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29459463/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29459463/
Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We reflect on the courage of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity that brought us together.
We reflect on the courage of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity that brought us together.
September 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Today, we honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We reflect on the courage of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity that brought us together.
We reflect on the courage of first responders, the resilience of survivors, and the unity that brought us together.
⚠️Chagas disease, spread by the “kissing bug,” is being detected in more U.S. states.
Key facts:
-Endemic in 21 countries
-Human cases in 8 states (esp. TX)
-Symptoms range from fever to heart & digestive issues. -No vaccine—prevention means avoiding bites & sealing homes.
Key facts:
-Endemic in 21 countries
-Human cases in 8 states (esp. TX)
-Symptoms range from fever to heart & digestive issues. -No vaccine—prevention means avoiding bites & sealing homes.
September 9, 2025 at 3:42 PM
⚠️Chagas disease, spread by the “kissing bug,” is being detected in more U.S. states.
Key facts:
-Endemic in 21 countries
-Human cases in 8 states (esp. TX)
-Symptoms range from fever to heart & digestive issues. -No vaccine—prevention means avoiding bites & sealing homes.
Key facts:
-Endemic in 21 countries
-Human cases in 8 states (esp. TX)
-Symptoms range from fever to heart & digestive issues. -No vaccine—prevention means avoiding bites & sealing homes.
September is Suicide Prevention Month 🎗
In Delaware:
-#2 cause of death ages 25–34
-#3 cause ages 15–24
-88% of communities lacked enough mental health providers (2023)
-53% of suicides involved firearms
Suicide is preventable.
📞 Call or text 988 for help.
In Delaware:
-#2 cause of death ages 25–34
-#3 cause ages 15–24
-88% of communities lacked enough mental health providers (2023)
-53% of suicides involved firearms
Suicide is preventable.
📞 Call or text 988 for help.
September 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
September is Suicide Prevention Month 🎗
In Delaware:
-#2 cause of death ages 25–34
-#3 cause ages 15–24
-88% of communities lacked enough mental health providers (2023)
-53% of suicides involved firearms
Suicide is preventable.
📞 Call or text 988 for help.
In Delaware:
-#2 cause of death ages 25–34
-#3 cause ages 15–24
-88% of communities lacked enough mental health providers (2023)
-53% of suicides involved firearms
Suicide is preventable.
📞 Call or text 988 for help.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) 💉
Healthcare professionals can make a difference by staying informed, supporting patient questions, and sharing up-to-date vaccine guidance.
Learn more: cdc.gov/vaccines
Healthcare professionals can make a difference by staying informed, supporting patient questions, and sharing up-to-date vaccine guidance.
Learn more: cdc.gov/vaccines
August 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) 💉
Healthcare professionals can make a difference by staying informed, supporting patient questions, and sharing up-to-date vaccine guidance.
Learn more: cdc.gov/vaccines
Healthcare professionals can make a difference by staying informed, supporting patient questions, and sharing up-to-date vaccine guidance.
Learn more: cdc.gov/vaccines
National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov 8, 2025!🫁
In Delaware, we’re promoting screening all November to save lives.
Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer—yet only 24% of eligible Delawareans were screened in 2022.
Find a screening location: tinyurl.com/mv2cna6m
In Delaware, we’re promoting screening all November to save lives.
Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer—yet only 24% of eligible Delawareans were screened in 2022.
Find a screening location: tinyurl.com/mv2cna6m
August 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
National Lung Cancer Screening Day is Nov 8, 2025!🫁
In Delaware, we’re promoting screening all November to save lives.
Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer—yet only 24% of eligible Delawareans were screened in 2022.
Find a screening location: tinyurl.com/mv2cna6m
In Delaware, we’re promoting screening all November to save lives.
Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer—yet only 24% of eligible Delawareans were screened in 2022.
Find a screening location: tinyurl.com/mv2cna6m
This past Sunday, the Academy/DPHA + Christiana Care Academic Affairs hosted our 2nd Student Summer Skills Session!
Students practiced CPR, suturing, casting & intubation, and connected with current med students/residents
Thanks to DHSA for hosting the parent session! 🩺
Students practiced CPR, suturing, casting & intubation, and connected with current med students/residents
Thanks to DHSA for hosting the parent session! 🩺
August 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
This past Sunday, the Academy/DPHA + Christiana Care Academic Affairs hosted our 2nd Student Summer Skills Session!
Students practiced CPR, suturing, casting & intubation, and connected with current med students/residents
Thanks to DHSA for hosting the parent session! 🩺
Students practiced CPR, suturing, casting & intubation, and connected with current med students/residents
Thanks to DHSA for hosting the parent session! 🩺
Dr. Vip Patel of AdventHealth Celebration performed a robotic prostatectomy on a patient in Angola from nearly 7,000 miles away in Florida.
This FDA-approved trial is the longest-distance telesurgery ever, bringing specialized cancer care to underserved communities. 🌍✂️
This FDA-approved trial is the longest-distance telesurgery ever, bringing specialized cancer care to underserved communities. 🌍✂️
August 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Dr. Vip Patel of AdventHealth Celebration performed a robotic prostatectomy on a patient in Angola from nearly 7,000 miles away in Florida.
This FDA-approved trial is the longest-distance telesurgery ever, bringing specialized cancer care to underserved communities. 🌍✂️
This FDA-approved trial is the longest-distance telesurgery ever, bringing specialized cancer care to underserved communities. 🌍✂️
📊 53% of U.S. adult calories come from ultra-processed foods; youth average 62%.
CDC says top sources include sandwiches, sweet bakery items, snacks & sugary drinks. Adults eat slightly less than a decade ago.
🔗 tinyurl.com/42k5eazz
CDC says top sources include sandwiches, sweet bakery items, snacks & sugary drinks. Adults eat slightly less than a decade ago.
🔗 tinyurl.com/42k5eazz
August 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
📊 53% of U.S. adult calories come from ultra-processed foods; youth average 62%.
CDC says top sources include sandwiches, sweet bakery items, snacks & sugary drinks. Adults eat slightly less than a decade ago.
🔗 tinyurl.com/42k5eazz
CDC says top sources include sandwiches, sweet bakery items, snacks & sugary drinks. Adults eat slightly less than a decade ago.
🔗 tinyurl.com/42k5eazz