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From the Delaware County Health Department, Click Here to read the letter from the Delaware County Health Department

Experts review updated guideline recommendations and evidence for type 2 diabetes treatment with a focus on weight Download Webinar Flyer for printing Below:

Delaware County Medical Society Join us on our new monthly Walk with a Doc Program Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Walking is one of the BEST things you can do for your overall health. It’s low impact, safe  (with a doctor’s okay), and free! Many diseases, conditions, and ailments can be prevented  or even healed by participating in regular physical activity. Fortunately, even moderate intensity aerobic activity such as walking can provide these incredible health benefits. During the cold months we will be walking at the Springfield Mall located at 1250 Baltimore  Pike, Springfield PA 19074. We will be gathering at the entrance at the lower level in the  back near Target. Any questions, please call 610-892-7750.

September 13, 2023 | 1:00 P.M. Register for Free Now! Registration Closes September 6! Join our expert health care operations team and other guest speakers for vital information on topics such as: CMS Proposed Rule Payor Updates Legislative Happenings Regulatory Updates Open Forum

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!