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We are pleased to share the Delco Health Provider Update with a link to Delaware County’s 2023 Quarter 2 Infectious Disease Summary Report. To view the report please download the report below.

For your review, attached are The Delaware County Heath Department Epidemiology links for 2022 Annual Infectious Disease Summary Report and the 2021 Delaware County Child Lead Report. 2022 DCHD Annual Infectious Diseases Summary Report 2021 DCHD Child Lead Report (see also https://delcopa.gov/health/pages/lead.html) Delaware County Health Department MISSION AND ROLES Promote healthy lifestyles and prevent diseases and conditions affecting our communities’ well-being, quality of life, and economies. Epidemiology is the method used to find the causes of health outcomes and diseases in populations. In epidemiology, the patient is the community and individuals are viewed collectively. Epidemiology is the study (scientific, systematic, and data-driven) of the distribution (frequency, pattern) and determinants (causes, risk factors) of health-related states and events (not just diseases) in specified populations. It is also the application of this study to the control of health problems. Examples of epidemiological Investigations include contagious diseases like influenza (flu), COVID-19, or sexually transmitted infections food or waterborne illnesses, injuries like homicides and domestic violence, non-infectious diseases (cancer, diabetes, heart disease) environmental exposures (lead, air pollution impacting respiratory illnesses), natural disasters, and acts of terrorism. Investigations usually involve teams of disease investigators that contact affected individuals to ask questions about their exposure to factors associated with the development of a disease or condition.

The Delaware County Medical Society had a great time networking & listening to live music at a social on April 20th at Tavola Restaurant at the Springfield Country Club! It was wonderful to see everyone in person!

The Delaware County Medical Society's President Dr. June Elcock-Messam presented an award from the Pennsylvania Medical Society for Doctor's Day to Stephen Shore, MD. We congratulate Dr. Shore on his award. We also congratulate other winners in Delaware County, Dr. Sueny Seeney, Dr. Adam Walchak & Dr. Maria DeMario.

March 30th is Doctor’s Day which celebrates the contributions of physicians to enhance the lives of patients and family members. We would like to thank all doctors’ who’ve spent so much time and energy mastering their field of expertise. Remember to thank a doctor!

"DELAWARE COUNTY BLACK PUBLIC HEALTH PIONEERS" Each Thursday during Black History Month DCHD will detail the careers and accomplishments of selected Delaware County Black public health community members. And will showcase how their work has benefitted community health for the residents of Delaware County...." to view the article please follow this link

Congratulations to the President of the Delaware County Medical Society, Dr. June Elcock-Messam, who was mentioned in today's article in the Delco Times. Delco Times article, by PEG DEGRASSA | pdegrassa@delconewsnetwork.com | The Delaware County Daily Times February 22, 2023, at 6:17 a.m "Delco Health Department holds free webinar on heart health" "Delco Health Department invites residents to register for Heart Webinar The Delaware County Health Department and the American Heart Association will hold a virtual webinar Friday, Feb. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. Health officials from both will share information about Delaware County cardiovascular health statistics, CPR, and CPR disparities. During the webinar, officials will also recognize county public health hero Dr. June Elcock-Messam. As the president of the Delaware County Medical Society, Elcock-Messam will address the importance of heart health. Elcock-Messam is a highly decorated physician and a lifelong hero for children and pediatric medicine. She is the founder of Every Child Counts, a nonprofit that provides “aftercare” for at-risk youth. County residents interested in attending the virtual event can register at https://co-delaware-pa-us.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zTpg_LLTTH2HDhf3t7RL_A Cardiac arrest occurs when a person’s heart abruptly stops pumping blood, which can be fatal if not immediately treated with CPR or a defibrillator to restore normal heart rhythm. About 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside the hospital each year in the U.S., most often in a person’s home. People who receive CPR from family, friends, or strangers while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive are twice as likely to survive as those who do not." To Read the Article online click here To see the Page in please download the file below.

Starting Thursday, January 19th, 2023, DCMS invites physicians, medical students, residents, medical professionals, and their guests to enjoy a casual evening of cocktails and appetizers, every 3rd Thursday of the month. January's get-together will be held at Tavola Restaurant in Springfield, PA. We look forward to seeing everyone! Time: 6-8 PM Place: Tavola Restaurant 400 W. Sproul Rd, Springfield PA RSVP Required Please call Linda at 610-892-7750 or email delawarecountymedicalsociety@gmail.com