Offit Kurman is pleased to announce that Christopher Coggins and Michael DeSantis have joined the firm’s Wilmington, Delaware office. The firm continues to expand its Delaware presence, which now includes thirteen attorneys. Christopher Coggins joins as Principal in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group, with a concentration on disputes between stockholders and corporate directors, LLC members and managers, business owners …
Southern Delaware Tourism Honors Outgoing Board Chairperson and Installs New Board Chairpersons
At Southern Delaware Tourism’s (SDT) July 27th Board Meeting, a Governor’s Tribute was presented to Dr. Bonnie Hall as she completed her two-year term as SDT Board Chairperson. Under Dr. Hall’s Leadership, SDT has continued to grow and has set revenue records over the last several years. Stepping up from his Board Co-Chairperson role, Matthew Parker, of Lincoln Financial Advisors, …
Beebe Medical Group Welcomes 3 New Providers
Beebe Healthcare is growing its clinical provider team in line with patient and community healthcare needs. The healthcare system is pleased to welcome the following new team members to its hospital and community-based practices: Darra Markland, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who has joined Beebe General Surgery. She assists with surgical cases and performs procedures at the bedside, along …
Rebecca Ashton joins Verdantas as Chief Operating Officer
Verdantas, a private-equity-backed solution provider of sustainable infrastructure engineering, planning, and environmental science services that supports clients’ sustainability, resiliency, digital transformation, and strategic infrastructure objectives, announced today that industry veteran Rebecca Ashton will become the Verdantas Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective August 14, 2023, replacing Jesse Kropelnicki as COO as he assumes the CEO role for Verdantas. “I have personally …
Jessica Hales named to AHP 40 Under 40 List
Jessica Hales, President of the TidalHealth Foundation, has been named to the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) 2023 40 Under 40 List. The AHP 40 Under 40 program is designed to recognize leaders within the healthcare philanthropy community. The AHP honors these 40 young professionals under the age of 40 because they are shaping the future of the healthcare industry, …
Meredith Phillips-Woodard is TidalHealth’s 1st Quarter 2023 MacGyver Award Recipient
TidalHealth is pleased to announce that Meredith Phillips-Woodard, LCSW, of Patient Care Management at TidalHealth Nanticoke has been named our 1st Quarter 2023 MacGyver Award recipient. This award recognizes TidalHealth social workers and licensed professional counselors who contribute a positive image to their profession. Phillips-Woodard is respected not only by her peers but also by management and members of various …
New College Level Esports Certificate Prepares Gamers for a Competitive Industry
This fall, Wilmington University will offer a certificate for serious gamers who want to take their talents to the next level. The new 18-credit, 100%-online certificate, the first in Delaware, was created in partnership with Futures First Gaming (FFG). It can stand alone, or its credits can count toward an associate or bachelor’s degree. The certificate combines six credits of …
‘Push’ in Case of Emergency: AT&T Delivers New School Safety Solution, Powered by FirstNet, Intrado and NextGen 9-1-1
New Intrado Safety Suite with Wearable Panic Button reduces emergency response time by directly connecting school personnel with 9-1-1 via FirstNet. Key Takeaways: • As the industry leader in delivering NextGen 9-1-1 solutions, AT&T is the only carrier that can provide end-to-end emergency communication solutions – from 9-1-1 to dispatch to response. • FirstNet®, Built with AT&T – America’s public …
Nemours Children’s Health Names Eric Hall, PhD, MBA, as New Chief Research
Eric Hall, PhD, MBA, is appointed Chief Research Informatics Officer (CRIO) at Nemours Children’s Health. In the newly created role, Dr. Hall will oversee all aspects of research information technology and data science across the enterprise. He will also supervise the Biomedical Research Informatics Center based in the Delaware Valley and other research informatics services to bridge the gap between …
Dr. Eleazar O’Garro joins TidalHealth OB/GYN in Seaford
TidalHealth is pleased to welcome Eleazar O’Garro, MD, to TidalHealth OB/GYN in Seaford, Del. Dr. Eleazar O’Garro received her medical degree from the University of Bologna in Bologna, Italy, and furthered her studies at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glen Head, N.Y. She completed her gynecological oncology surgical residency at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in …