In another milestone commitment to community health, ChristianaCare has announced a $1.6 million investment in 25 local nonprofits, unveiling the recipients of its Community Investment Fund during a special celebration at The Ministry of Caring in Wilmington, Delaware. Since 2019, ChristianaCare’s Community Investment Fund has provided more than $5.6 million to 64 organizations, addressing social, […] The post ChristianaCare Announces …
The ChristianaCare Medical-Dental Staff recently recognized the exceptional contributions and achievements of its members at its annual banquet and awards ceremony at Deerfield Golf Club in Wilmington, Delaware. “Your role in creating a healthier world is more important than ever so that our neighbors and community can flourish,” said Barbara Albani, M.D., president of the […] The post ChristianaCare Medical-Dental …
LaSherrial Mallett has been named vice president of Employee and Labor Relations at ChristianaCare. In this role, she oversees labor and employee relations for both represented and non-represented caregivers. She will work to strengthen relationships across the organization and ensure a fair, consistent approach to workplace issues. Mallett has extensive experience leading teams and building […] The post LaSherrial Mallett …
Cancer used to be thought of as something that mostly happened to older adults, like those over 55. But things are changing. Over the past 10 years, more young people in their 20s, 30s, and even teens have been getting diagnosed with cancer, and these cancers can often be more aggressive. While many types of […] The post More Young …
ChristianaCare is broadening its commitment to health care access in West Grove, Pennsylvania, by opening a new imaging site and adding a cardiologist to its primary care practice. These services are part of ChristianaCare’s larger vision for southern Chester County, which includes the development of a neighborhood hospital on its West Grove campus. Click here […] The post ChristianaCare Adds …
Andrew Diego, RN, of Christiana Care’s Union Hospital has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying exceptional clinical skills, compassion, calm, respect and partnership. Interested in a nursing career at ChristianaCare? Click here for more […] The post Andrew Diego …
“When you call asking for mental health assistance, the last thing you want to hear is that you can’t be seen right now,” says Wendell Covell, deputy director of programs at Jewish Family Services Delaware. A shortage of providers has created a national “mental health crisis,” according to a 2023 report by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. Nationwide, …
For years, Stephanie Hanson didn’t talk much about her stillborn first child, Stephen. But when she did, she always remembered Melanie Chichester, BSN, RNC-OB, CPLC, RNC-IAP, FAWHONN. My nurse Melanie, she’d say. She got me through the worst time ever. In the early hours of that morning in 1998, when Stephanie already knew her baby […] The post Thank You …
ChristianaCare’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health is transforming patient care with minimally invasive treatments for heart rhythm disorders, arthritis pain and damaged heart valves — offering faster recoveries and better outcomes than ever before. That’s in large part because the interdisciplinary team at the Center for Heart & Vascular Health is composed of experts […] The post Minimally Invasive …
ChristianaCare’s Delaware Medicaid Partners Accountable Care Organization (ACO) has set the standard for innovative, high-quality care at lower cost for the State of Delaware’s Medicaid population. According to the most recent data available, ChristianaCare’s ACO reduced health care spending by $6.2 million in 2023 while improving care for nearly 30,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in Delaware, including […] The post ChristianaCare Reduces …
