Bayhealth will build a new childcare center on its Sussex Campus to help staff members working 12-hour shifts. The new center will be a standalone facility on the Milford campus with completion scheduled for 2025. The hospital company has a Dover center doing the same for its employees. The Milford center will be able to take up to 102 children …
Black History Month: A time to focus on breast health
Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements, and experiences of African Americans throughout history. Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is taking this month to recognize the many African American men and women who have overcome one of the toughest battles of their lives – surviving breast cancer. “Unfortunately, …
Avoiding the winter blues
Although the days have started getting longer, the month of January is when many people complain of the “winter blues.” Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), most commonly known as the winter blues, can lead to symptoms that include persistent low mood, irritability, lethargy and even weight gain as the body craves carbohydrates. Dark mornings and evenings as well as skies that …
Ballin for Blood planned for January 27
Bayhealth is teaming up with Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) and Delaware State University (DSU) Athletics to host the third annual Ballin’ for Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 1. The blood drive is scheduled from 1-6 p.m. on Bayhealth Court in Memorial Hall Gym on the main DSU campus, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy., Dover, DE 19901. Bayhealth will be cheering …
Bayhealth welcomes first New Year babies of 2024
As the world rang in the New Year, Bayhealth welcomed its first two New Year babies of 2024. At Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, baby girl Emery Grace Foster was born to parents Alyssa Novello and Edward “Eddie” Foster of Townsend at 3:09 p.m. on Jan. 1. She weighed 8 lbs, 5 oz. and was 21 inches long. “2023 was …
Living a healthy lifestyle reduces risk of breast cancer, chronic disease
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is working to lower those statistics significantly and one program, Yes2Health, promotes healthy lifestyle groups and events that not only help reduce breast cancer risk, but also the risk of other chronic diseases, many of which are related to unhealthy lifestyles, such as poor diet or lack of exercise. DBCC hopes to empower the community …
Breast Cancer Screening crucial to better outcome
There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are more likely to be localized. Unfortunately, breast cancer statistics indicate that there is a higher incidence of death among women of color, especially black women, who are diagnosed with breast cancer. “Delaware ranks number one in black women diagnosed with …
Staying healthy during the holidays
The holiday season is supposed to be a festive, happy time, bringing joy and peace. However, for many people, the holidays can also be frantic, chaotic and stressful. There are tips that can help you avoid feeling stressed, overwhelmed or even becoming sick over the holidays, according to Bayhealth primary care physician Shailly Saini. “It’s important for people to practice …
Bayhealth surgeon dies suddenly in Florida
Dr. Trinity Pilkington, a popular Bayhealth orthopedic surgeon, passed away last week while attending a conference in Florida. Pilkington was 49 years old. “In a solemn moment for the medical community and the residents of Milford, DE, we mourn the passing of the esteemed orthopedic surgery specialist, Dr. Trinity Pilkington,” a statement released after his death read. “At the age …
302 Family Medicine opens medical practice
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Dr. Michelle Bretzius, the owner of 302 Family Medicine at their location at 306 Polk Avenue, Milford. 302 Family Medicine is a female-owned, private family medicine practice. Their goal is to provide quality and patient-centered primary medical care to the population of lower Kent and Sussex County, …









