Women face many challenges today, from managing the schedules of their family, creating healthy work-life balance while also focusing on their own selfcare. Unfortunately, when it comes to health, the busy lifestyle of most women today can cause minor health issues to become major. Dr. Michelle Cooper, OB-GYN with Bayhealth explains why health screenings are critical for women. “Eating whole …
In recognition of Donate Life Month, the ChristianaCare Kidney Transplant Program and Gift of Life Donor Program hosted a flag raising ceremony honoring the generous people who provide hope and save lives through organ and tissue donation. ChristianaCare caregivers, patients, loved ones and survivors gathered at Christiana Hospital to show support and gratitude for another […] The post Raising a …
Thanks to an opportunity program that helps people earn their high school diploma, Quontisha Chisholm went from working at a McDonald’s in Millsboro to a medical assistant at one of the largest integrated pediatric health systems in the country. “My journey wasn’t an easy one, but everything that I went through was worth it,” Chisholm said. “I’m just excited to …
Bayhealth will hold its 4th Annual Nurse on the Run 5K/1 Mile Walk at 9 AM on Saturday, April 13 at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus in Milford. Proceeds of this event support professional development for Bayhealth nurses, including scholarships for advanced certifications in specialty areas of nursing. “Healthcare has become more complex over time and our patients face many acute …
Bayhealth’s Chaplaincy Services celebrated its first graduating class eligible for board certification. Three of the six class members will continue their clinical pastoral care career by working to become board-certified chaplains. Bayhealth is just one of two hospitals in Delaware that offer a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. “It is a wonderful addition to the services we provide at Bayhealth,” …
When a car accident on a busy North Wilmington road trapped Janet Belles inside her burning car last fall, ChristianaCare nurse Mark Maitland, RN, rushed out of his own vehicle and helped pull Belles to safety. At the time, neither expected their chance encounter would bring them together again – or that they would bring […] The post A ‘Most …
Meatloaf is a dinnertime classic that is both kid-friendly and budget-conscious. With a few easy twists on this family favorite, you can make a delicious, juicy meatloaf that is also healthy: Try swapping in rolled oats instead of breadcrumbs in your meatloaf. Oats are higher in fiber and lower in sodium making them an excellent […] The post Classic Turkey …
The ChristianaCare Hospital Care at Home program, a national leader in providing acute care in a place most familiar to patients – their own homes – has reached a new milestone with more than 1,000 admissions since opening in December 2021. ChristianaCare’s innovative program enables patients with common chronic conditions, such as congestive heart failure […] The post ‘Just the …
Patients with complex medical conditions — like cancer, infertility and chronic autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and psoriasis — understand better than anyone the importance of safe, on-time receipt of their medications. Working with a specialty pharmacy can help ensure smooth delivery and connections with pharmacists to answer complex questions. ChristianaCare’s Specialty Pharmacy can help. […] The post Welcome to …
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses awarded the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to ChristianaCare’s 4E, a cardiovascular step-down unit at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. The Beacon Award is the highest achievement in critical-care nursing. “To say I am proud is an understatement,” said 4E nurse manager Andrea Sweeny, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CV-BC. “Through […] The post ‘Shining Example’ …
