Treating concussions requires a detailed, individualized plan that we develop based on our own assessments and the patient’s goals. The severity of a concussion, as well as the number of concussions a person has experienced, help determine the type of therapy he or she will require and the length of treatment. The post Game Plan for Treating Concussions appeared first …
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 …
Congratulations to the 11 faculty members and 11 residents from ChristianaCare named to the 2022-2023 Honor Roll at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University for receiving superior evaluations as educators. This is the highest number of awardees ever for ChristianaCare. ChristianaCare is designated as a clinical affiliate for both Sidney Kimmel Medical College […] The post ChristianaCare Faculty …
Deirdre Hake, MBA, director of strategy and business development at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, was honored as a 2023 DelawareToday Woman in Business in a ceremony at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2023. She was among 35 women who received recognition from the publication for exceptional leadership. Hake leads […] The post Deirdre Hake …
Bring a little luck to the New Year with this healthier version of a favorite holiday dish. Eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s day is a cultural tradition meant to bring good fortune in the months to come. It’s interesting to note that black-eyed peas are actually beans. Inexpensive, flavorful and packed with nutrients like […] The post New Year’s …
ChristianaCare has redesigned and upgraded the newly renamed Family Birth Center at Union Hospital to improve the labor and delivery experience of families in Cecil County and surrounding communities. Approximately 450 babies are born each year at Union Hospital. Click here to see how ChristianaCare offers new families help every step of the way. Renovation […] The post Warm, Welcoming …
Dawnell Keeler, RN, on 7E, a spine and surgical unit at Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Interested in a nursing career at ChristianaCare? Click here for more information. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying exceptional […] The post Dawnell Keeler …
Patient care technician Jenny Holle, of the Wilmington campus, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our Standard of Excellence, recognizing outstanding partners in nursing who help deliver compassionate, excellent care to patients and families. Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here for opportunities. Holle, who works on unit 3 North […] The post Jenny Holle …
ChristianaCare has earned the highest level of national recognition from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for its outstanding support of organ and tissue donation. Click here to register as an organ and tissue donor. HRSA grants the Platinum Award, its top honor, to health systems that promote donation in their workplace and […] The post ChristianaCare Earns …
