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News | 25 Nov 2025
Trench Foot? Only Soldiers Get That!
Trench foot is often associated with World War I soldiers. It was first described in 1812 by a French physician treating soldiers during Napoleon’s march on Moscow. Incredibly, the condition remains a health concern to this day, potentially impacting employees working in moist, unsanitary or freezing environments. Public Works, WWTP, Public Safety and other public …
News | 24 Nov 2025
Health Advocate | Exclusive webinar: Empowering women in their healthcare
Advocacy, education, & support Whether you’re supporting others or managing your own care, this session will equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to take charge of your health. This webinar goes far beyond just women’s health—it’s for everyone. You’ll learn: How to advocate for yourself in medical settings What questions to ask …
News | 19 Nov 2025
Miovision on your traffic signals – Don’t get caught holding the bill
Miovision is one of the latest traffic detection systems the provides real-time data and helps improve road safety. When a loss occurs to one or more of your traffic signals, Delaware Valley Trusts is here to help you get that signal back up and running as quickly as possible. However, we can only pay for …
News | 17 Nov 2025
Apply Now for the 2026 Phyllis Lieberman Women’s Trailblazer Scholarship!
The Phyllis Lieberman Women’s Trailblazer Scholarship was created by the Trusts’ Board of Managers in 2018 to honor the late Phyllis Lieberman, a dedicated Whitpain Township manager and founding Executive Committee Member of the Delaware Valley Insurance Trust (now Delaware Valley Property & Liability Trust). To further celebrate leadership in local government, the Scholarship Committee …
News | 04 Nov 2025
Spotlight on Innovation: 2025 Risk Management Innovation Award 💡
The Delaware Valley Trusts invite all DVPLT and DVWCT member entities to showcase their creativity and commitment to safety by participating in the 2025 Risk Management Innovation Award program! This annual award celebrates inventive solutions that address public entity risk management challenges. The goal is always the same: to reduce employee injuries and illnesses, prevent …
News | 03 Nov 2025
Safety with Lithium-ion Batteries
Many electronic devices use lithium-ion batteries. These include laptops, cellphones, tablets, cameras and power tools. Electric vehicles as well as micro-mobility devices such as hoverboards, E-scooters and E-bikes have become increasingly popular and use this type of battery. Compared with traditional battery technology, lithium-ion batteries charge faster, last longer and have a higher power density …
News | 31 Oct 2025
Understanding Pennsylvania’s New PTSI Legislation: What It Means and How DVT Helped Shape It
What Is Act 121 of 2024? On October 29, 2024, Pennsylvania enacted Act 121, a landmark amendment to the Workers’ Compensation Act that significantly changes how first responders access benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI). Effective October 29, 2025, the law removes the long-standing requirement for claimants to prove “abnormal working conditions” to qualify for …
News | 30 Oct 2025
How Delta Dental is addressing changes to its provider network
Change can sometimes be difficult, especially when it involves your health care. If your dentist leaves the Delta Dental network, you might wonder what happened and what options are available to you. Delta Dental is always working hard to maintain and expand its large nationwide network. Provider trends The dental industry is shifting in several …
News | 23 Oct 2025
Unlock Savings and Value with the DVHT Ancillary Lines Program
Municipal employers participating in the Delaware Valley Health Trust can take advantage of the Ancillary Lines Program, offering competitively priced Group Life and Disability insurance plans. This exclusive benefit is designed to help our members save money while offering competitive coverage options. Why Choose the Ancillary Lines Program? No Brokerage Commissions: DVHT members do not …
News | 22 Oct 2025