Give input on county health needs through Aug. 8
MEDIA » Delaware County will be seeking a proposal from an accredited institution of higher learning to conduct a study of the health and public health needs of residents and the public health services available to residents of the county. Before the proposal is released, Delaware County is seeking the input of residents in order to ascertain the public’s perspective regarding health and public health issues and what the scope of the study should include. The public is invited to review the proposal and submit comment online or by mail for 45 days.
In 2009 Delaware County Council engaged the Bloomberg School of Public Health of Johns Hopkins University to develop a Profile of Health and Public Health Services for Delaware County. The report identified recommendations to enhance and strengthen public health service delivery to county residents.
“There have been changes since the first study was conducted in 2009,” said Delaware County Council Vice Chair Colleen Morrone. “Council is committed to ensuring the best possible health services and safety practices for our residents and will revisit and examine current public health issues in a
thorough, effective and responsible manner.”
After review of the public’s comment on the proposal, Delaware County Council will seek a proposal from an accredited institution of higher learning to undertake a study of the delivery of health and public health services in Delaware County. The final study will be utilized by County Council to implement an effective structure for the delivery of public health services in the county as well as the policies that would optimize health outcomes for residents. The deadline to submit comment is Aug. 6, 2018.
The current proposal states that the study should include an outline of the current health programs and public health service structure as well as an evaluation of how the programs and services meet the needs of the residents. The study should describe the health and public health needs in the county, including unserved and underserved populations by utilizing available Delaware County specific data. The Request for Proposals can be found here: http://www.co.delaware. pa.us/cm/18RFPHealthStudy.pdf
Residents can submit comments online: http://www.co.delaware. pa.us/cm/healthstudyfeedbackform.html or mail to: Public Comment on Health Study Proposal
C/O Marianne Grace, Executive Director of Delaware County, 201 W. Front St. Media, PA 19063.
Summer camps at Widener
CHESTER » With summer around the corner, Widener University offers a variety of fun and educational summer camps for high school students in June and July. Parents still have time to register their children and can take advantage of early registration discounts for some of the camps. Programs held are:
• Business Summer Camp, day camp, July 16–18. Female high school students can experience a highly interactive three-day event where they learn about branding – both personal and business. Participants learn what makes them unique and how to market themselves to colleges and industry, and from industry leaders who share their message about branding. Highlights of the week include a tour of UPS, a Wilmington Blue Rocks game, and learning from Widener’s top faculty in a college learning environment.
A full agenda for the summer camp is available online. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. The deposit is refunded if your application is not accepted. For information and to fill out an application, contact Jessica Hoopes at 610499-4304 jfhoopes@widener.edu
• Robotics Summer Camp, day camp July 23-26. The Engineering Robotics Summer Camp introduced high school students to the exciting world of robotics engineering. Students work with leaders in the robotics field along with Widener faculty and staff to learn about the rapidly growing industry. This exciting program teaches students the technical skills they need to design and develop a variety of robotic systems. This program takes place ahead of Widener’s launch of the new robotics major offered in the School of Engineering beginning in the fall 2018 semester.
Tuition for the camp is $400, which includes lunch. For online registration and information, visit “Outreach Programs” page under the “Academics” tab at www.widener.edu
Registration is fully refundable through Monday, July 9. After July 9, a 50 percent registration refund is available until Monday, July 16. No refunds are be granted after this date. Students entering grade 9 in September 2018 are eligible to participate. For information, teachers and students can contact Maria Wochele at 610-499-4037.
CAADC helps vets with housing
UPPER CHICHESTER » Help is available in Delaware County for veterans facing a housing crisis through Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc. and the Salvation Army. The two organizations continue to partner for the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program, with the goal to provide supportive services to low-income veteran families living in or transitioning to permanent housing.