by Terry Rogers On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at around 7 AM, Al Lakomyj of Dover departed Milford Memorial Hospital’s Clarke Avenue campus. He travelled by Carlisle Fire Company ambulance to the front door of the new Bayhealth Sussex Campus about ten minutes later, becoming the first inpatient rehabilitation patient to enter the new facility. […]
The number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases continues to increase in Delaware, and the Division of Public Health (DPH) is announcing three recent flu-related deaths, bringing the total number of deaths for the 2018-2019 season thus far to eight. The most recent victim is an 83-year-old man from New Castle County, with underlying health conditions, who […]
The Emergency and Trauma Center at the Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus located at 100 Wellness Way, Milford, Delaware, will open for walk-in emergency care for patients starting at 2 a.m. The inpatient move from Bayhealth Milford Memorial to Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus will take place on Feb. 5. Please note, the Bayhealth Outpatient Center, Sussex […]
Two Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus Critical Care nurses were recently recognized for the care they provided to a patient and his family earlier this year. For the compassion they showed this family in a difficult time, Melissa Brozefsky, RN, and Kristina Semonick, CCRN, RN, have received the esteemed DAISY Award. The DAISY Award is a […]
by Terry Rogers On Friday, January 18, Bayhealth Sussex Campus held an open house for legislators, public officials and the media, providing tours of the new facility which is scheduled to officially open on February 5. The new hospital has 128 private patient rooms, dedicated trauma rooms and a completely revamped emergency department. All areas […]
Women’s and Children’s Services at Bayhealth has announced the first babies born at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Bayhealth Milford Memorial in the New Year. The first baby of the New Year born at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus was a girl. Deborah Edwards of Dover, Delaware, welcomed Kylee Heverin who was born on Jan. 1, […]
As the number of flu cases in Delaware continues to rise, Bayhealth is enacting a temporary flu visitation policy. Starting today, guests under the age of 16 are discouraged from visiting anyone at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Bayhealth Milford Memorial. Visitation to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus is […]
Delaware Hospice is proud to announce and recognize Clinical Supervisor, Erica Kilpatrick-Galbreath, RN, CHPN, CHPPN for obtaining her Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse Certification (CHPPN) from the Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center. Certification demonstrates mastery of a defined body of knowledge regarding hospice and palliative pediatrics. To achieve certification the candidate must be an active […]
Many people look to the New Year as a time to make a fresh start. Some create New Year’s resolutions, with good intentions to stick with them. As we all know, it can be incredibly challenging to follow through. With that in mind, here’s a list of many common resolutions, and how Bayhealth can be […]
‘Tis the season of generosity, abundance and, along with the holiday celebrations, frequent opportunities to overindulge in calorie-laden food and beverages. If you’ve been carefully budgeting calories along with avoiding sugar and fat in your diet, how can you maintain these good habits in the face of temptation? Nicole Fisher, PA-C, a physician assistant for […]
