Delaware County Health Department Seeks Community Input

Released: July 11, 2023

Community Conversations Planned in Morton and Upper Darby

The Delaware County Health Department announces two Community Conversation health events to be held in Morton Borough on July 19th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm and in Upper Darby Township on July 20th, from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. These Community Conversations are an opportunity for residents to share their thoughts regarding community factors that guide healthy choices, existing barriers to good health, and insight for improving health opportunities in Delaware County. The conversations will also include time to talk about how Opioid Settlement Funds should be used to address the opioid epidemic in Delaware County.

Event details are as follows:

Morton
July 19, 6-7:30 PM
Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU)
Conference Center
200 Yale Ave
Morton, PA

Upper Darby
July 20, 6-7:30 PM
Watkins Ave. Senior Center
326 Watkins Ave
Upper Darby, PA

The events will include a brief presentation, followed by table discussions about health in Delaware County.

A light and healthy meal will be provided at each event, and children are welcome to attend. Volunteers are available to help look after kids at the craft table while parents join in the conversation.

RSVPs are requested to assist with planning but are not required. Please visit the Delaware County Health Department webpage or call the Wellness Line at 484-276-2100 to sign up. Results from the Community Conversations will help the Delaware County Health Department and its partners set health priorities and develop a plan to address the health needs of residents across the County. Additional conversations are planned for August, which will be announced at a later date, and will be posted on the Delaware County Health Department webpage.

The Community Health Survey, first launched in May, will be open through August 31. More progress is needed to reach people of color, males, young adults (ages 18-24), people with high school or GED as highest level of education, those with an annual household income of less than $50,000, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. More responses are also needed from residents of: Chester City, Collingdale, Colwyn, Darby, Eddystone, Folcroft, Millbourne, Newtown, Radnor, Tinicum, Upland, and Upper Darby. The survey and preliminary results can be accessed on the Delaware County Health Department webpage.