DMI seeking businesses to participate in new events

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After one of the most well-attended Holiday Strolls in Downtown Milford Inc.’s history, the organization wants to keep the excitement going after the holiday season ends. As a result, the Promotions Committee has created two new events designed to keep high energy in the downtown area after the holiday season ends. “Jammin’ January is one of the events we hope …

302 Family Medicine opens medical practice

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Dr. Michelle Bretzius, the owner of 302 Family Medicine at their location at 306 Polk Avenue, Milford. 302 Family Medicine is a female-owned, private family medicine practice.  Their goal is to provide quality and patient-centered primary medical care to the population of lower Kent and Sussex County, …

CNU Fit celebrates fifth anniversary with ribbon cutting

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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently held a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the five year anniversary of CNU Fit, LLC. Evans Armantrading Jr, CEO and Founder, along with city officials and members of CCGM were on hand for the celebration. “Central Delaware’s Premier Transformation Studio, CNU Fit is proud of this significant milestone – the 5-year anniversary …

Goldey-Beacom College Promotes Mannering to Vice President of Finance/CFO

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The Goldey-Beacom College (GBC) President and Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the promotion of Susan (Sue) M. Mannering to Vice President for Finance/Chief Financial Officer. Previously Mannering held the titles of Assistant Vice President for Financial Services and Human Resources as well as the Executive Director of Finance and Human Resources. Mannering, also a 1996, 1998 and 2001 …

Surgeon Clara Higgins, DO, Returns to Beebe, Accepting Appointments

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Beebe Medical Group is pleased to announce that Clara Higgins, DO, FACOS, has rejoined its medical staff and team of expert surgeons. Dr. Higgins was in private practice in Lewes from 2002 to 2016 when she established her initial affiliation with Beebe Healthcare’s Medical Staff. During that time, with a focus on general, trauma, and breast surgical care, Dr. Higgins …

Beebe Earns Re-Accreditation in Line with New Standards from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers

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Beebe Healthcare is proud to announce that its Center for Breast Health has earned re-accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Programs that are accredited by the NAPBC follow a model for organizing and managing a breast center to facilitate multidisciplinary, integrated, comprehensive breast cancer services. Beebe’s most recent accreditation was achieved in alignment with new quality …

Leah Cannon is TidalHealth Nanticoke’s November Daisy Award Recipient

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TidalHealth Nanticoke is pleased to announce that Leah Cannon, RN, of the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU), has been selected as its Daisy Award recipient for November 2023. Cannon’s nomination, below, was written by the family of a recent patient to acknowledge the exceptional care and compassion she and her team provided during the patient’s final days: “I just want to …

Nemours Children’s Health Announces $6.75 Million Donation from Elizabeth W. Snyder

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Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley announced today a $6.75 million donation from Elizabeth W. Snyder, who recently retired from her role as a Director of W. L. Gore & Associates, endowing the positions of two nationally recognized orthopedic surgeons in Wilmington, Delaware. Along with the two endowed chairs, additional funds will go to developing enhanced programming for patients with osteogenesis …

Michael’s officially opens in Milford

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After months of renovation, Michael’s officially opened their doors with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford on Saturday. Early customers were provided refreshments after Santa and the Grinch assisted store employees with the ribbon cutting. “We are very excited to have Michael’s in Milford,” Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of the chamber said. “We welcome …

Strollers celebrate the season in downtown Milford

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Other than Santa’s arrival, the Holiday Stroll is the highlight of the holiday season in downtown Milford. Live music and entertainment, vendors offering a wide range of gift options, specials in retail outlets and restaurants, a bonfire with free s’mores and a live nativity were just some of the fun things to do this year. “This is such a great …