One of the latest additions to Milford Wellness Village is Village Primary Care, offering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare in the Milford community. The permanent location of Village Primary Care is still under construction, so they will open at a temporary location at 21 West Clarke Street, Suite 1610 in Milford. “Our mission is to elevate healthcare experienced by fostering a conversation …
Main Street America in partnership with American Express recently announced that Trauma Specialists of Delaware in Milton were recipients of a $10,000 grant through the Backing Small Business program. Later this year, the company will have an opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses. “We are truly thrilled to provide …
Although the summer months are a time for many to slow down, for others it can seem like an endless cycle of things to do. Preparing for vacations, shuttling kids who are not on school from one activity to another, summer barbecues or family gatherings can all lead to stress. Managing stress levels is critical to health, according to Angela …
During the school year, there are children whose only meals are those they get in school. Milford School District offers free breakfast and lunch to every student who attends regardless of family income. During the summer months, there are many students who simply do not get enough to eat. For this reason, the district offers the Summer Food Service Program …
Delaware Hospice recently reported that elder fraud is on the rise, not only in Delaware but across the country. One that is often perpetuated successfully against seniors is the multilayered “phantom hacker” or “tech support” scam. To date,$542 million was transferred to fraudsters between January and June 2023. Two-thirds of those victimized were persons over age sixty-five! Here are three …
Mental Health of Delaware (MHA) officially opened their Jim Lafferty Annex in Milford Wellness Village on Friday, June 7 with a ribbon cutting. The new office will offer mental health and peer counseling services to those in need. It is named for James Lafferty who dedicated his life to mental health awareness. “We’re really excited to be able to open …
Two programs designed to help families deal with loss are planned through Delaware Hospice in June. The first, Walking Through Grief, is planned for June 3 from 10 to 11:30 AM at the Dover Mall. Walking Through Grief allows those dealing with loss to join others while also enjoying healthy movement. Research shows that nurturing yourself both physically and socially …
Each day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Bayhealth is pleased to join Gift of Life Donor Program to promote organ and tissue donation. Gift of Life is encouraging individuals to register to become an organ, tissue and cornea donor, which is as easy as visiting donors1.org. “Transplantation is one of the …
With the Memorial Day holiday, the summer season kicks off in Delaware with many locals and visitors heading to the pool or the beach. Although the beach or a pool is a great place to enjoy time with family and friends, there are things to remember to keep you and your family safe, according to Bryan Villar, MD with Bayhealth …
In the early years of their marriage, Mary Perkins saw her role in her marriage as a wife and partner, supporting her husband throughout their marriage. When he was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2019, she found herself also serving as his caregiver. Initially, the couple visited Penn Memory Center (PMC) for neurology consults as well as supportive programs …
