Delaware County Health Department

Public Health Starts Here in Delco! 💙 From clean water to vaccines, we’re celebrating the teams keeping our communities safe. Follow us all week as we highlight how DCHD serves YOU! #NPHW2025 #PublicHealth #DelcoHealth #ItStartsHere @PublicHealth @DelcoCouncil

Tonight (8/18/25) from 8–11 PM, DCHD will conduct ULV mosquito adulticide spraying in parts of Upper Darby, Lansdowne, Yeadon, & Darby. Areas in orange on the maps show coverage. This follows high trap counts & positive West Nile virus pools. More info: delcopa.gov/health/environ…

Power has been restored to DCHD’s Wellness Center at Chester, 151 W 5th Street, Chester, Pa. 19013, and will be open today, Friday, August 1st.

DCHD’s Wellness Center at Chester, 151 W 5th Street, 19013, is closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, July 31, 2025, due to power outages. DCHD social media channels will provide updates for Friday, August 1st, Chester clinic hours and operations.

Congrats to DCHD's Marie Carbonara, named a 2025 City & State PA Healthcare Trailblazer! Your expertise makes Delaware County safer & healthier. Details: cityandstatepa.com/.../406957/

🟥 Code Red Heat Alert continues in Delco through 8PM today (Wed, July 30)! Stay safe: ✅ Drink water ✅ Avoid sun, stay in A/C ✅ Check on older neighbors ✅ Never leave kids/pets in cars📍Resources: delcopa.gov/health/pages/h… 📲 Text “healthydelco” to 888-777Ask ChatGPT

DCHD has identified additional pools of mosquitoes that are positive for West Nile virus in 2025. No human cases of West Nile virus have been identified at this time. Mosquito investigation information can be found on the Environmental Health Alerts page. delcopa.gov/health/environ…

🟥CODE RED🟥 Delco Health Dept issued a Code Red for excessive heat: 📅 Mon 7/28 12PM – Wed 7/30 8PM ⚠️Stay cool & hydrated ✅Check on neighbors 🚫Don’t leave kids/pets in cars More info: delcopa.gov/health/pages/h… 📲Text “healthydelco” to 888-777 for alerts

🟥 Code Red Alert! 🟥 Delaware County expects a heat index over 100°F today (7/25) from 2-8 PM. Stay safe: ✅Drink water ✅Stay cool & indoors ✅Check on seniors ✅Never leave kids/pets in cars Heat Health Info: delcopa.gov/health/pages/h… Txt “healthydelco” to 888-777 for alerts.

With Crozer and Taylor closures, many older residents now face tech barriers to accessing medical records. DCHD staff are here to help. Join us for our final support session this Fri, July 25, at Schoolhouse Senior Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave, Folsom, PA 19033

🟥Code Red: Excessive Heat Today 7/17 2–6 PM🟥 Heat index >100°F expected. ✅ Stay hydrated ✅ Avoid the sun/stay cool ✅ Check on older folks ✅ Never leave kids/pets in cars 📍Heat Info & Cooling Centers: delcopa.gov/health/pages/h… 📲 Text “healthydelco” to 888-777 for alerts.

DCHD has identified the first “pool” of mosquitoes that are positive for West Nile virus in 2025. No human cases of West Nile virus have been identified at this time. Mosquito investigation information can be found on the Environmental Health Alerts page.delcopa.gov/health/environ…

DCHD's Code Red Notification is in effect through today, July 8, until 8pm. Heat Health notifications are guided by temperature and relative humidity percentage. bit.ly/4neKI9g

On 06-30-2025 at 10 AM, the Delaware County Health Department has issued a Code Red notification for excessive heat from 06-30-2025 at noon through 07-01-2025 at 8 PM. Heat Health notifications are guided by temperature and relative humidity percentage. bit.ly/4neKI9g

On 06-22-2025 at 10 AM, the Delaware County Health Department has issued a Code Red notification for excessive heat from 06-22-2025 at noon through 06-25-2025 at 8 PM. Heat Health notifications are guided by temperature and relative humidity percentage. bit.ly/4neKI9g

🌡️ Summer’s here—and so is Delaware County’s updated Heat Plan 2025! Now led by @DelcoHealth, the plan protects all residents, not just seniors. Stay cool, stay safe. 🔗 Plan: delcopa.gov/departments/he… ℹ️ More: delcopa.gov/health/pages/h…

All DCHD offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 19, 2025, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. Regular Office and clinic hours will resume on Friday, June 20, 2025.

@DVRPC Air quality is at unhealthy levels in Delaware Valley this AM. At risk: kids, older residents, those with heart/lung issues, & outdoor exercisers. Check forecast: airqualitypartnership.org #AirQuality #Health

Our next Board of Health meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, at 6PM at the County Council Room (201 W. Front St, Media). Details: delcopa.gov/health/board.h…

@ChesterUplandSD @Marvel @SpiderMan @SpiderVerse @ChesterUplandSD Loving this SEL challenge! Mental health resources are crucial! The Delaware County Health Department reminds residents that help is available! Even for children & adolescents, visit: delcopa.gov/health/mentalh… for more info.

@ChesterUplandSD @ChesterUplandSD Great SEL task! @Marvel Miles Morales from the @SpiderMan: Into the @SpiderVerse and his journey of resilience is inspiring.

“Discuss a book or movie character you can relate to.” We hope you start your week off with our SEL: Promoting Postive Actions task!