Through innovation and teamwork, the Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital has successfully expanded its capacity, increasing from 26 beds to 30 beds to meet the growing demand for inpatient rehabilitation services. Even though this expansion is modest, it will enable the center to care for an additional 216 patients annually, significantly strengthening its ability […] The post Center for …
We see, hear and read a lot about strokes. But what do we really know about them? According to the American Heart Association, stroke is a major health problem in the United States and a leading cause of death. In 2019, stroke was the fifth leading cause of death for men and the third leading […] The post Stroke Myths …
ChristianaCare caregivers recently spent the day in Delaware’s Legislative Hall to raise awareness about the verbal threats, physical attacks and other assaults that health care professionals in all settings endure too often as they care for patients. The participants in Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Advocacy Day included caregivers from ChristianaCare’s emergency departments, inpatient units […] The post Caregivers Address …
The Gateway Conference Center felt extra special on March 31 as ChristianaCare hosted its inaugural The Way We Care Awards at Wilmington Hospital to celebrate 37 caregivers who go above and beyond to help their patients feel valued, comfortable, respected and well-informed. The Way We Care Awards recognize caregivers who have been commended by patients […] The post The Way …
Logan West, a patient care technician in the intensive care and progressive care units at Union Hospital, 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 […] The post Logan West …
The Delaware Public Archives has announced that the First Saturday Program will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, featuring the “Come Rain or Shine: Weather at the Delaware Public Archives” presentation. What: The presentation draws images from the records housed in the Delaware Public Archives and is a profound journey of the relationship between […]
A former Sussex Central High School principal, Judith Brittingham, has been arrested on multiple charges, including Official Misconduct, Theft, and Forgery, after an investigation revealed that she falsified payments to a staff member in the Indian River School District (IRSD). On March 19, Brittingham, 46, of Lewes, turned herself in after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection …
ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute has pioneered a new technique that significantly improves the treatment of skin cancers on the face by utilizing 3D printing technology to create custom facial shields. This innovation, published in Practical Radiation Oncology in December 2024, has been shown to enhance patient care by increasing treatment […] The post 3D-Printed Facial …
Lauren Barone, MSN, RN, OCN, NPD-BC, LNCC, senior research manager for cancer research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, has been recognized with the DAISY Leader Award for Extraordinary Nurses. “Receiving the DAISY Award was very humbling,” said Barone. “I am proud to lead this department, but as a leader I […] The post Lauren Barone …
ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as a recipient of the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™. This distinction means that Union Hospital, part of ChristianaCare’s Cecil County Campus in Maryland, is among the top 10% of all short-term acute care hospitals for patient safety as evaluated by Healthgrades. “This award belongs to all […] The post Union Hospital …
