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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
Members of the Bayhealth Medical Staff gathered to present a memorial plaque to honor Steve Ruggles, PA-C. Ruggles was the first physician assistant credentialed at Bayhealth – he passed away in April 2023. He spent most of his career working alongside physicians T. Noble Jarrell III, MD, Brian M. Benson, Jr., MD, Christopher Giles, MD, Michael G. Sweeney, MD and …
In carrying out our mission to strengthen the health of our community, Bayhealth is expanding primary care availability for central and southern Delawareans who need it. Lauren Parmer, DO, is the newest family medicine physician at Bayhealth Primary Care, Milford, joining Jonathan Simon, MD; Matthew Reetz, DO; and Saranya Biswas, MD, in the practice. Dr. Parmer is now accepting primary care patients of …
