Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods. After one year of having no periods, you have reached menopause. For a virtual menopausal consult with Dr. Helen McCullough, call 302-623-2580. In most cases, menopause happens around age 50. But everyone’s body has its own time line. You may stop […] The post Menopause 101: …
At the young age of 20, Abby Huggenberger, OT, faced issues rarely seen in young women, including incontinence. Dealing with such an embarrassing medical issue at a young age, Huggenberger found herself taking the same medication her grandmother was taking to try and deal with the issue. “I just thought, ‘Am I going to be on this for the rest …
As National Breast Cancer Awareness months begins, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition wants everyone to focus on early detection in the fight against breast cancer. Statistics show that finding breast cancer early offers the best chance of survival from a disease that impacts thousands around the world. The month of October is filled with events designed to promote early detection as …
For the fourth consecutive time, ChristianaCare’s Cardiovascular Critical Care Complex (CVCCC) has earned a gold-level Beacon Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The award recognizes the CVCCC’s caregiver-driven excellence to maintain optimal patient outcomes, support interprofessional involvement in the unit’s ongoing quality improvement work and create an environment where caregivers feel proud to serve. The […] The post ChristianaCare CVCCC …
Fifty-eight years ago, a young man from Argentina wound up in surgery at a California hospital after stomach pains turned out to be peritonitis, a potentially life-threatening inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall. He was discharged to his wife’s care, with one problem — neither the man nor his wife had any idea […] The post Jaqueline Ortiz …
When Nyre Tilghman went back to school as part of a career change, she didn’t have to worry about how she would juggle her time in the classroom and at work. That’s because for Tilghman and the other participants in ChristianaCare’s Medical Assistant Academy, attending classes at Delaware Technical Community College was part of the […] The post Medical Assistant …
For one couple, gaining support from Bayhealth, and each other, in losing weight made for a life-changing experience. Dawn McDonnell had been looking into surgical weight loss, also called bariatric surgery, then convinced her husband, Leon, to join her in the process. A year and a half ago they began Bayhealth’s Bariatric Program, a nationally accredited program which helped guide …
For the second consecutive time, ChristianaCare has earned the Joy in Medicine™ recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA). ChristianaCare earned Gold Level recognition, the highest level of recognition in the Joy in Medicine™ Health System Recognition Program. One of only 10 health systems nationwide to achieve the Gold Level, the recognition underscores ChristianaCare’s demonstrated […] The post ChristianaCare Again …
Halloween doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Create simple, spooky snacks with ingredients you already have on hand. You can feel good about indulging in these healthy treats sure to make children and adults smile. The post 5 Easy, Fun and Healthy Halloween Treats appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
The Good as New Shop is at 213 North St., Elkton, Maryland, 21921. Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays. Here’s a look at what you can find for sale: Eight-piece settings of fine china. Never-worn cocktail dress with the price tag still attached. Fall home décor and, for a touch of whimsy, an […] The post Volunteers Make …
