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Delaware State University

Martin Luther King, Jr. Conference Center

The conference provided a platform for sharing on national, regional, and local best practices, challenges, opportunities, and success stories.

Improving Health through Equity

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2023

Engaging Communities to Live a Healthy Lifestyle

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2024

This invitational event included government legislative and administrative policy makers in public health, nonprofit advocates of health and wellness, educators, medical care givers and policy experts, and academic and medical researchers who were interested or engaged in health disparities, nutrition, chronic illness and obesity prevention.

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Poster Application

Sponsorship Application

Eat Well, Move Well, Live Well

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2025

This invitational event included government legislative and administrative policy makers in public health, nonprofit advocates of health and wellness, educators, medical care givers and policy experts, and academic and medical researchers who were interested or engaged in health disparities, nutrition, chronic illness and obesity prevention.

Bally’s Dover Casino Resort

🌟 NEW LOCATION! 🌟

Taking Action for Healthier Communities

Annual Advancing Healthy Lifestyles Conference 2026

Register to Volunteer Here

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Village Volunteers

Enhance the lives of older adults and improve quality of life in your community through services, programs, and advocacy.

Village Volunteer - Call for Volunteers

Connect with someone who's been there... someone who understands.

Breat Cancer Peer Mentor Program

Attack Addiction Resource Center

You don't have to go through it alone. Find support, understanding, and hope with others who care.

Grief Support Group Meetings 

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Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware, Lewes <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/NEY3rNtBDob2d1Um7" target="_blank" rel="noopener">30486 Lewes Georgetown Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958</a>
Lutheran Church of Our Savior, Rehoboth Beach <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7zmxh7pTFGuCJqz5">20276 Bay Vista Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971</a>

Quiet Paths offers free, welcoming expressive arts workshops for community members&nbsp;experiencing stress, grief, burnout, or life&nbsp;transitions.

Workshop Series

Quiet Paths: Expressive Arts for Care, Reflection, and Renewal

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Bayhealth

Free food distribution and mobile health for your total wellness

Healthy Neighbor Days

Participants will move through three phases:<o:p></o:p>
Learn — build knowledge around heart health Participate — engage with library programs and wellness resources Practice — take simple steps to put healthy habits into action<o:p></o:p>
Participants who complete the full challenge will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Healthy Heart Kit valued at up to $275, generously sponsored by the American Heart Association.<o:p></o:p>

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The challenge is designed to help community members learn about heart health, connect with trusted resources, &amp; put healthy habits into practice.

Healthy Futures Challenge: Healthy Hearts, Healthy Lives

Kimberly Moore, MS, RD

Kent County Extension Office

A cooking program for people with diabetes and their families.

Fall 2026 Dining with Diabetes - Kent County

Webinar Schedule and Registration:<o:p></o:p>
· Asian American Health
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Speaker: Jingxin Yu, MHA, BSN, RN</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Date: October 8, 2026</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Registration link: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fudel.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FKTL_FSJdTmqBlH8RDOM1Yg&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cruth.saintil%40delaware.gov%7C213d9456d3754a8c557208df1b0b59ea%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C639259407701643536%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=HkC3UoDHwRzHJsM%2B47aiTMDbIusHN1yi%2B6N06cLK1LY%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/KTL_FSJdTmqBlH8RDOM1Yg</a></li>
</ul>
· LGTBQIA+ Health<o:p></o:p>
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Speaker: Noah Ducket, LCSW<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Date: October 15, 2026<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Registration link: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fudel.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2Fd5EgDFNZSOWq8_GAY2OYSQ&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cruth.saintil%40delaware.gov%7C213d9456d3754a8c557208df1b0b59ea%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C639259407701670418%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=m2QqpbwErgUNNviqFiBY0XJNEaZ6BxmX%2B9Coofbi%2B6E%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/d5EgDFNZSOWq8_GAY2OYSQ</a><o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
· Caribbean American Health<o:p></o:p>
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Speaker: Lexi Whilby<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Date: October 19, 2026<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1 :30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Registration link: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fudel.zoom.us%2Fj%2F96594386420%3Fjst%3D1%23success&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cruth.saintil%40delaware.gov%7C213d9456d3754a8c557208df1b0b59ea%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C639259407701689715%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=v8eWi115dgy6NCpw9wD9duFHLBqXKzlcpd4BlSDSZlI%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://udel.zoom.us/j/96594386420?jst=1#success</a><o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
· Black Maternal Health<o:p></o:p>
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Speaker: Zakariah Robinson, MPH<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Date: October 22, 2026<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Registration link: <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fudel.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2F50-gg4CGQQiiWig78O32UQ%23%2Fregistration&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cruth.saintil%40delaware.gov%7C213d9456d3754a8c557208df1b0b59ea%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C639259407701712557%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=iTNhB8o%2FQylf8Z801oDT5CG4FKcsFLKFYW03SqeDRuQ%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/50-gg4CGQQiiWig78O32UQ#/registration</a><o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
· Hispanic American Health (Hybrid option)<o:p></o:p>
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal">Speaker: Fabricio J. Alarcon, MD, FACP<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Date: October 28, 2026<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">&nbsp;Location: La Red Health Center (21444 Carmean Way, Georgetown, DE 19947) or Viral via Zoom</li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p>Registration:<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fudel.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FsFA9Mn0lTOum7Nkk0VClYg&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cruth.saintil%40delaware.gov%7C213d9456d3754a8c557208df1b0b59ea%7C8c09e56951c54deeabb28b99c32a4396%7C0%7C0%7C639259407701737117%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=cwHqzBJAoUBxpL5XBSXwtzrkTaaA1K6bP8qHYKsxarg%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">&nbsp;https://udel.zoom.us/meeting/register/sFA9Mn0lTOum7Nkk0VClYg</a></li>
</ul>

La Red Health Center 

This year’s series explores health equity topics, offering practical insights, meaningful discussion, and actionable strategies for diverse communities.

The Bureau of Health Equity: A Five-Part Learning Event Series

<h4>Dover | Saturday, Oct. 10</h4>
Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Location:&nbsp;Bayhealth Women’s Imaging Center, 540 S. Governors Ave., Suite 200, Dover Details: Receive a free clinical breast exam and, if a screening mammogram is recommended, the opportunity to receive your mammogram that same day.
<h4>Milford | Thursday, Oct. 22</h4>
Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: Calvary Church, 301 S.E. Front St., Milford Details: Join us during Healthy Neighbor Days for a free clinical breast exam and food distribution. If a screening mammogram is recommended, same-day appointments will be available from 1-3 p.m. at Bayhealth Women’s Imaging Center, Milford

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Bayhealth is hosting special Go Pink! screening events in Dover and Milford, offering free clinical breast exams and same-day mammograms if recommended.

Go Pink! Screening Events: Same-Day Mammograms

Bayhealth is offering free flu vaccinations throughout Kent and Sussex counties this fall. Protect yourself and those close to you.

Get Your 2026 Flu Vaccine in Kent & Sussex Counties

Join us as a valued VENDOR PARTNER and connect with County employees seeking resources, services, and information to support healthier living.

SAVE THE DATE - Sussex County Health Awareness Week

We are inviting community agencies and organizations to join us as we connect individuals and families with valuable health, wellness, benefits, food, housing, family support, employment, and community resources.<o:p></o:p>
👻&nbsp;Get Into the Halloween Spirit!<o:p></o:p>
We encourage our participating agencies to have some fun with our Spooktacular&nbsp;theme! Consider:<o:p></o:p>
🎃&nbsp;Decorating your table with a Halloween or fall theme 👻&nbsp;Wearing a fun, family-friendly costume 🍬&nbsp;Having a bowl of candy or small treats available for attendees 🕸️&nbsp;Creating a simple Halloween-themed game, activity, or giveaway 🧙&nbsp;Coming up with your own spooktacular&nbsp;way to engage with the community!<o:p></o:p>
There is no requirement to participate in the Halloween theme—just come ready to share information, connect with families, and have a little fun!<o:p></o:p>
🪑&nbsp;Tables &amp; Setup (starts at 9:30am)<o:p></o:p>
We will have 10 tables with chairs available&nbsp;for participating agencies on a first-come, first-served basis.<o:p></o:p>
If the 10 provided tables have already been reserved, you are still welcome to participate!&nbsp;Agencies may bring their own table and chairs&nbsp;to set up.<o:p></o:p>
Come for the fun. Stay for the resources. Leave connected!&nbsp;🎃<o:p></o:p>
We hope you’ll join us and help make this a Spooktacular day for our community!<o:p></o:p>

Register Here

Thurman Adams Jr. State Service Center

Join us for a fun, family-friendly fall event and discover local resources that can help you and your family!

SUSSEX DSS/FSS Community Resource Fair

Linda Hooks

Stem Room - YMCA

Connect with healthcare professionals &amp; community partners committed to building a healthier community

AHL Fall 2026 Evening Networking Event

Vendor Registration

Dover YMCA

Join us for Library Resources, a Purchase of Care Resource Session with DHSS, and a Trick or Treat Trail with candy, crafts, games, etc.

Dover YMCA Fall Festival

<div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs">Mid-County Center is hosting our annual Health and Resource Fair! You'll have access to over 35 local resources geared specifically towards aging! If you are interested in attending, make sure to follow along as we update with our confirmed vendors.</div>
<div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs">Interested in being a vendor? The only correspondence for this event is through events@midcounty.org so please reach out so we can discuss how you can be involved!</div>

Mid-County Center

Vendor inquiries

Join Mid-County Center for vendors, information, giveaways, &amp; prizes.

2026 Health & Resource Fair 

This free, in-person conference brings together community members, researchers, clinicians, students, and trainees to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and strengthen community-engaged research across Delaware and beyond.

Register

Abstract Poster Registration

University of Delaware's John M. Clayton Hall

We are pleased to invite you to join us for an engaging day of connection, collaboration, and shared learning.

Theme: Innovation in Health Research: Moving Forward with Communities

2026 Community Research Exchange Conference

Delaware City Library

Join us for a FREE community health and wellness event designed to educate, empower, and promote healthy living for individuals &amp; families.

Fall Into Better Health

Fall Health Fair

Gina Maciejewski

Bellevue State Park

The Making Strides of Delaware will celebrate it’s 24th year on Sunday, October 25, 2026!

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Every walker who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in CPR, more&nbsp;research&nbsp;and more lifesaving moments for everyone.

Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park 

Heart Walk brings communities together to create health and hope for every heartbeat.

2026 Wilmington Heart Walk

New Castle County Extension Office

Fall 2026 Dining with Diabetes - New Castle

Keynote Speaker:
Maureen Leffler, DO, MPH Chief Wellbeing Officer, Center for WorkLife Wellbeing, Christiana Care
Dr. Leffler will set the stage by sharing how the field of wellbeing professionals defines this work and the evidence behind why it matters – to healthcare workers and patients. &nbsp;After sharing an empirically based operational framework, she will outline evidence-based approaches to cultivate a work environment that promotes meaning, connection and joy. Her presentation will include examples of programming at both the national and local levels, with a focus on initiatives specifically impacting Delaware-based health systems.
Lightning Round Talks and a Panel Discussion will follow the keynote. Representatives from Bayhealth, Beebe Healthcare, Christiana Care, and Nemours, will share their workforce wellbeing initiatives, lessons learned, and practices that have made a meaningful impact. The discussion will include an opportunity for audience questions.

The Audion at the Tower at STAR

Join University of Delaware for their 2026 Hayes Symposium on Thursday, October 29th, 2026 from 2-4pm.

2026 Evelyn R. Hayes Innovations in Healthcare Symposium

Moving Upstream: A Systems Approach to Professional Wellbeing in Healthcare

Bally's Dover Casino Resort

Save the date for the 30th Delaware Healthcare Forum!

30th Delaware Healthcare Forum

Canaan Baptist Church

This event provides free screenings &amp; information about prostate, HIV/AIDS, Cardiac Health, and more!

Your Health. Your Strength. Your Future.

Square Up Men's Health Fair

The event will highlight resources and opportunities in the following areas:<o:p></o:p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Housing &amp; Homeownership Resources<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Health &amp; Wellness<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Community Resources &amp; Services<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Employment &amp; Workforce Opportunities<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Education &amp; Youth Programs<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Local Businesses, Sponsors &amp; Community Representatives<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
We will be serving up plenty of fun, food, activities, giveaways, and valuable information for residents of all ages. Since the event will take place on Halloween, we also look forward to creating a fun and welcoming experience for children and families in attendance.<o:p></o:p>
Rain Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026<o:p></o:p>

Marcellus Shields

Annette Fallin

The Learning Tree Children's Academy

This event is designed to connect residents with valuable resources, opportunities, &amp; information that can strengthen our community.

Community Social

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Matt Johnston

Wilmington University's Doberstein Admissions Center (DAC)

Join us for&nbsp;a statewide gathering dedicated to promoting mental health and preventing suicide among college students.

Connection & Confidence

UMatter 2DE Conference

Faith Deanna Johnson Foundation

Join us to find reason to celebrate life while you adapt to your new normal without a loved one, a diagnosis, or another life changing event.

Let's Talk: Navigating the Holidays, Through Changing Season of Life

Dover Public Library 

We’re combining community resources focused on workforce empowerment, career development, health, wellness, financial education, &amp; community support.

2nd Annual Thrive Together Community Resource Fair

Register by September 30 and Save Corporate Exhibitors:<o:p></o:p>
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<li class="MsoNormal">Through September 30: $400<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Beginning October 1: $500<o:p></o:p></li>
</ul>
Nonprofit Exhibitors:<o:p></o:p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal">Through September 30: $200<o:p></o:p></li>
<li class="MsoNormal">Beginning October 1: $300</li>
</ul>
<o:p></o:p>Each exhibitor registration includes one 8' display table, two chairs, two lunch tickets, and recognition on the Expo webpage. Table linens are not included.
Sponsorship opportunities ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 are also available and include additional recognition and exhibitor benefits.

Sponsor/Exhibitor Registration

Delaware State Fairgrounds - Memorial Hall

Connect with Delaware individuals, families, caregivers, &amp; healthcare professionals and share resources that support preventing diabetes and more.

Delaware Diabetes Coalition’s 24th Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo

Are you working on a project, initiative, research, program, or community effort you want to share with others in public health? We want to see it at the 2026 Public Health Exchange! Whether you’re a student, faculty or staff member, community partner, or public health professional, we encourage you to share what you’re working on. (Submission deadline: October 16)<o:p></o:p>

Submit Your Poster Here

Audion, STAR Tower University of Delaware

Join us for a dynamic full-day event bringing together students, faculty, community partners, and state leaders.

2nd Annual Public Health Exchange 

Agenda (Subject to Change)
<ul>
<li>12:30 – 12:40 pm:&nbsp; Welcome &amp; Introduction Kate Smith, MD, MPH, Executive Director, Delaware Academy of Medicine &amp; Public Health</li>
<li>12:40 – 1:10 pm: State of the State Speaker TBD</li>
<li>1:10 – 1:40 pm: Immunization Schedule Changes for Children and Adults Stephen C. Eppes, MD, President, Delaware Academy of Medicine &amp; Public Health</li>
<li>1:40 – 2:00 pm: Break Visit Vendors</li>
<li>2:00 – 2:50 pm: Communication About Vaccines Sean O’Leary, MD, MPH, University of Colorado Denver Anschutz Medical Campus &amp; Children’s Hospital of Colorado</li>
<li>2:50 – 3:40 pm: Influenza in Delaware Sarah Czukiewski, Respiratory Epidemiologist, State of Delaware</li>
<li>3:40 – 4:00 pm: Break Visit Vendors</li>
<li>4:00 – 4:50 pm: Overview of Adult Vaccines &amp; Immunization in Delaware John O’Neill, DO, Hospitalist, ChristianaCare</li>
<li>4:50 – 5:00 pm: Wrap Up Adjourn</li>
</ul>
Registration Opens September 15, 2026

Become A Sponsor

John H. Ammon Center, Christiana Hospital

Join the Immunization Coalition of Delaware &amp; the Delaware Division of Public Health for our 2026 Immunization Summit!

Communicate to Vaccinate

2026 Immunization Summit

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Bally's Dover Conference Center

Join the LIFE Conference for a day of learning, networking, and inspiring conversations advancing opportunities for people with disabilities.

AHL Coalition

Calendar

Healthy Neighbor Days

Go Pink! Screening Events: Same-Day Mammograms

Get Your 2026 Flu Vaccine in Kent & Sussex Counties

SUSSEX DSS/FSS Community Resource Fair

The Bureau of Health Equity: A Five-Part Learning Event Series

October 2026