WILMINGTON—ChristianaCare has become the first health system in Delaware to offer two new FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedures for patients with tricuspid valve disease. These groundbreaking treatments, TriClip and EVOQUE, can repair or replace a failing tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery, giving patients a safer option and faster recovery. New options for tricuspid valve regurgitation The tricuspid valve directs blood flow through …
DEWEY BEACH —The 14th annual Dewey Goes Pink event will kick off on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11 am in Dewey Beach, bringing thousands of participants to Dewey Beach for a day of running, walking, live music, and fundraising. Organizers expect another sellout crowd of more than 5,000 participants, continuing the event’s growth and strong community support. Since its …
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (Sept. 8, 2025) — Delaware has seen a sharp rise in Alzheimer’s cases and deaths over the past two decades, a trend that continues to weigh heavily on families and the state’s healthcare system. Advocates hope events like the Southern Delaware Walk to End Alzheimer’s, scheduled for Oct. 4 in Rehoboth Beach, will help raise awareness and …
DOVER — Bayhealth’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Simulation Center has been awarded full accreditation in Teaching/Education and Systems Integration by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), marking a major milestone in the organization’s ongoing efforts to advance clinical education and patient safety. This distinction, earned in 2025, solidifies Bayhealth’s reputation as a regional leader in simulation-based medical training across …
MILFORD, Del. (Sept. 4, 2025) — Milford residents will have multiple opportunities this fall to receive free breast exams and health support services as Bayhealth’s mobile health unit makes local stops as part of its “Go Pink! Grow Hope” initiative. The Bayhealth Cancer Institute is offering no-cost, no-referral, no-insurance-required breast exams to increase access to preventive care and highlight the …
MILFORD — The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is inviting Kent and Sussex County residents to join its Yes2Health program this fall, offering free virtual health education and cooking classes designed to help people live healthier, more active lives. The 10-week programs, starting in September, focus on nutrition, fitness, and wellness. DBCC leaders say the mission is to give Delawareans …
WILMINGTON — Wilmington City Council has taken the next step in addressing PFAS contamination in the city’s drinking water. During the Thursday, Aug. 21 council meeting, council advanced an ordinance authorizing bonds for the Phase Three PFAS Removal Project, which will fund the design and construction of a new PFAS system and a transfer pump station. The Finance and Economic …
NEWARK — CorriXR Therapeutics, Inc., an oncology-focused biotherapeutics company, has received a $1 million investment from the State of Delaware to support its lead program targeting next-generation treatments for solid tumors, including head and neck and lung cancers. “We’re excited to have the State of Delaware participate in our Series A financing round as we advance toward our first-in-human clinical …
Integrated campus provides wraparound services for seniors, busy families, and caregivers to make a healthier life easier. By George D. Rotsch MILFORD, Del. — When Rachel Ellis’s 80-year-old mother, Margaret, began struggling to keep up with doctor visits and medications, she feared her mom would no longer be able to live alone. Margaret, a retired school librarian and Milford resident …
ELKTON – The Auxiliary of ChristianaCare, Union Hospital has presented a $120,000 check to renovate the hospital’s fourth-floor Behavioral Health unit, continuing an ongoing effort to support clinical spaces. Auxilians delivered the gift in June, marking another milestone in their support. “As ChristianaCare Union Hospital looks for new ways to improve health in Cecil County, the Union Hospital Auxiliary keeps …
