Welcome to
Nemours Health and Prevention Services

Nemours Health and Prevention Services (NHPS), based in Newark, Delaware, works with community partners to help children grow up healthy.

NHPS works in all the areas where children live, learn and play:

• Built Environment
  
• Child Care Centers
  
• Schools
  
• Out-of-School Organizations
  
• Primary Care Practices
  

Focus on Childhood Obesity
An initial area of emphasis is childhood obesity prevention through the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The centerpiece of our efforts is 5-2-1-Almost None, our formula for a healthy lifestyle.

“The Economic Value of Wilmington’s Parks”

Come and hear Peter Harnik from the Trust for Public Land (TPL) Center for City Park Excellence report on new research about the economic value of Wilmington’s park system. Sponsored by the DE Center for Horticulture, DNREC Division of State Parks, Nemours Health and Prevention Services, Rotary Club of Wilmington, Wilmington Beautification Commission, and the Wilmington Department of Parks & Recreation. Learn more...