Beebe Healthcare Presents Annual Awards to Teams Committed to Optimizing Quality and Safety

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Quality and safety are important organizational priorities at Beebe Healthcare, and hospital leaders are committed to recognizing those who are going above and beyond the call of duty in this arena. Each year, Beebe’s Quality and Safety Committee presents awards to teams that have worked to resolve operational roadblocks through the implementation of new quality and safety initiatives. Teams present …

Celebrating Delaware’s Trailblazers: Women’s Hall of Fame Art Exhibition in Partnership with the University of Delaware

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The Office of Women’s Advancement and Advocacy, in collaboration with the University of Delaware, announces the opening of the annual Women’s Hall of Fame Art Exhibition. The showcase, featuring portraits by Delaware Artist, Theresa Walton, pays homage to outstanding Delaware women and marks the start of Women’s History Month in March. This unique collaboration with the University of Delaware reflects …

DMI shifts Third Thursday to First Friday

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Downtown Milford Inc. recently changed its popular Third Thursday events to First Friday, partly because Friday kicks off the weekend and most adults are aren’t working Saturday and children are out of school. , Third Thursdays began as a way to encourage more people to visit, shop and dine downtown. “Although we found that Third Thursday was a great way for …

YMCA of Delaware Announces 2024 Global Teens Trip to Kenya

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The YMCA of Delaware is excited to announce the 2024 Global Teens Trip to Kenya, a transformative two-week study abroad opportunity for young people in Delaware. In partnership with New Castle County, this program aims to develop international understanding, leadership skills, and cultural competency among youth, while providing service-learning opportunities. The program is open to young people ages 16-19 who …

Easterseals Receives Grant from New Castle County

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New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer joined the leadership of Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore recently to announce a $100,000 investment in Delaware’s largest non-profit for inclusion and access for people with disabilities. The funds being awarded to Easterseals will be used to make necessary repairs and upgrades to existing bathrooms throughout the New Castle building to help minimize …

Local Fitness Center Raises Funds for Beebe Oncology Services with Unique Twist

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Adam Howard, Body Shop Fitness, and Bruce Clayton, TriCoach, recently presented the Beebe Medical Foundation with a check for $6,000 to support Beebe Healthcare’s Oncology Services. The funds were raised through their Burpees for Beebe challenge, where Howard and Clayton each did 100 burpees for 100 days in a row, and their Thanksgiving BRUteCamp, a bootcamp style workout held Thanksgiving …

Out to Sea and Overseas: AAA Travel’s Spring Break Trends

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If there’s one place that defines Spring Break, it’s Florida! AAA Travel booking data shows the Sunshine State tops the list of Spring Break destinations this year. Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, family-friendly attractions, and cruise ports make Florida a logical choice for travelers seeking fun in the sun. “Orlando is the top choice for Spring Break travelers, while Fort …

Delaware State Chamber Announces 2024 Superstars in Education & Training Winners

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There is no question that a healthy economy requires a strong workforce. A skilled and educated workforce draws businesses to Delaware and encourages existing businesses to stay and expand here. Whether college-bound or preparing for a technical or trade job, individuals need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be successful. Superstars in Education and Training seeks to …

Renovation complete on Watson-Carlisle House

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Dan and Rhonda Bond got a surprise when they started renovating the 1855 Watson-Carlisle house. “When we began the renovation and removed a drop ceiling in one of the rooms, we discovered a beautiful plaster design,” Bond said. “There were wires and plumbing running through it, so a lot of it was broken.” Todd Culotta and his BayPro Construction team …

Murray and Rothstein named 2023 Team Members of the Year

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TidalHealth Primary Care and TidalHealth Specialty Care are pleased to announce that Barbara Murray and Caitlin Rothstein, Team Care Assistants at TidalHealth Primary Care in Millsboro are its 2023 Team Members of the Year. Murray and Rothstein were recognized as Team Members of the Month in September 2023 for their demonstration of TidalHealth’s values of community and service during an …