More Than 350 Lyme Disease Cases Reported in Delaware in 2025
More than 350 cases of Lyme disease, Delaware’s most common tick-borne disease, were reported in 2025, reinforcing why tick prevention matters across the state.
More than 350 cases of Lyme disease, Delaware’s most common tick-borne disease, were reported in 2025, reinforcing why tick prevention matters across the state.
More than 200 cases of alpha-gal syndrome have been reported in Delaware since it became reportable in 2024, making tick prevention more important for residents and visitors.
Powassan virus can spread through the bite of an infected tick, and research suggests transmission may happen quickly. Symptoms may not appear for 1 to 5 weeks.
Research shows Delaware carries an outsize share of the national tick-associated disease burden, making tick awareness and prevention an important public health issue across the state.
Powassan virus is a rare but serious tick-borne disease that can cause fever, headache, vomiting, weakness, and in severe cases, brain or spinal cord inflammation.
Melanoma and other skin cancers are rising concerns in Delaware. Learn about different types, early detection tips, prevention strategies, and how Atracare can help you stay safe with timely skin checks and urgent care.
Delaware’s great outdoors are full of life—and that includes ticks and chiggers. From Lyme disease to alpha-gal syndrome, learn how to spot common tick species, understand the symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, treat itchy chigger bites, and prevent exposure with practical steps to stay safe all season long.
Have you ever been frustrated waiting for an insurance company to approve a procedure, surgery, or even a prescription? You’re not alone — and Atracare is taking an active role in helping change that.
In a recent Public Service Announcement, Atracare’s own Will Albanese highlights an important patient advocacy effort happening right now in Delaware. The Medical Society of Delaware is working to reform the prior authorization process, which often delays care while insurance companies decide whether to approve medically necessary treatments.
These unnecessary delays can stretch from days to weeks, creating unnecessary stress and sometimes preventing timely care altogether. That’s why new legislation, supported by the Medical Society of Delaware, is so important. The proposed bill would require insurance companies to respond to prior authorization requests within hours, not days, helping patients get the care and medications they need without frustrating hold-ups.
