Let's Make Delaware the Healthiest State in the Nation!
18th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine
Summer 2025
We’re proud to share that two members of our SHIP Team represented the University of Delaware on the international stage at the 18th International Congress of Behavioral Medicine in Vienna, Austria. Dr. Yendelela Cuffee (pictured on the left), delivered an oral presentation on “Examining Age - Based Discrimination and Physical and Mental Wellness among Middle -Aged and Older Adults.” Postdoctoral researcher Dr. Alexandra Wynn (pictured on the right) presented her dissertation research via poster on “Barriers and Facilitators to Obtaining Care in Black Emerging Adults.” Their work highlights critical issues in health equity and behavioral medicine, and we are thrilled to see their expertise contributing to global conversations around advancing public health. Congratulations to both Dr. Cuffee and Dr. Wynn on this incredible achievement!
Advancing Healthy Lifestyles (AHL) Conference 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025
On Thursday, June 5, Katlyn Culhane-Suluai and Dr. Alexandra Wynn proudly represented the UD Partnership for Healthy Communities and the SHIP at the Advancing Healthy Lifestyles (AHL) Conference 2025, hosted at Delaware State University by the Division of Public Health’s Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Obesity Prevention (PANO) program. The conference brought together an inspiring cross-section of public health professionals, policymakers, advocates, educators, and researchers to share best practices and tackle the root causes of chronic disease and obesity in Delaware. We’re grateful to be part of these critical conversations and to continue working alongside dedicated partners to advance healthier, more equitable outcomes for all Delawareans.
InnovatHER: Empowering Women in STEM Research Showcase
Friday, April 18, 2025
On Friday, April 18, graduate assistant, Catlynn Senquiz, presented a research poster on the SHIP Coalition’s impact on Delawareans at the 3rd Annual InnovatHER: Empowering Women in STEM Research Showcase, hosted by UD Grad Scientista. The event allowed students to present research, develop skills, and connect with peers and professionals. Catlynn’s poster highlighted the Coalition's community impact! The poster is available below in the Poster Presentation section of this page.
Delaware SHIP Coalition Holiday Party
Monday December 16th, 2024
On Monday, December 16th, the SHIP team, in collaboration with the Delaware Division of Public Health, hosted a hybrid coalition meeting at the University of Delaware’s Health Sciences Complex Atrium. The first portion of the meeting focused on providing updates on several exciting developments, including upcoming announcements, the Teams Community Calendar, legislative updates, SHA public comment feedback, and the Health Literacy Appendix. Following the meeting, coalition members had the opportunity to network and strengthen connections with one another. If you'd like to learn more about this meeting, the powerpoint and the meeting recording are located under the SHIP Coalition: Current Meetings tab.
2019 SHIP Stakeholder Meeting
SHIP Stakeholder Meeting 2019
Stakeholders from around the State gathered to discuss Delaware’s State Health Improvement Plan, network with key programs, and focus on the needs and focus areas in Delaware. The Executive Summary and complete 2019 SHIP Annual Report were available ahead of the meeting. The meeting was held in the Audion at STAR Tower, University of Delaware on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.