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The Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) addresses key health priorities including mental health and chronic disease. Progress is being made on its objectives through collaborative implementation efforts.

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Epidemiology

Background:

The Delaware State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) is a critical statewide initiative.
It is currently in its fourth year of a five-year strategic action plan.
The plan addresses pressing health issues identified through a State Health Assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline objectives and implementation strategies for key health priorities in Delaware.
To highlight progress made in achieving SHIP objectives since its publication in April 2025.

Main Methods:

Collaborative leadership by the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), University of Delaware (UD) Department of Epidemiology, and UD Partnership for Healthy Communities (PHC).
Implementation and refinement of strategies by the SHIP internal team and the SHIP Partnership Coalition.
Focus on five priority areas: mental health, chronic disease, maternal and infant health, avoidable injury, and premature death.

Main Results:

Active implementation of the SHIP's objectives is underway.
Strategies are being refined based on ongoing work and collaboration.
Progress is being made across the five identified health priority areas.

Conclusions:

The SHIP is a vital framework for improving public health in Delaware.
Collaborative efforts are essential for the successful implementation and refinement of health improvement strategies.
Continued focus on priority areas is expected to yield positive health outcomes.