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104 Residents and Fellows Begin Journey at ChristianaCare Long Coat Ceremony

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ChristianaCare welcomed 104 new residents and fellows into 35 residency and fellowship programs during its annual Long Coat Ceremony on June 20, a rite of passage that marks their transition from students to medical professionals. The ceremony celebrates a pivotal moment for these physicians-in-training as they sport their long white coats for the first time. […] The post 104 Residents …

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Gene Editing Institute Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation, Impact and Discovery

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ā€œThis anniversary is more than a reflection on the past — it’s a launchpad for the future. And if the last 10 years are any indication, the next 10 will be nothing short of extraordinary.ā€ With those words, Jennifer Schwartz, Esq., chief strategy and legal officer at ChristianaCare, kicked off a vibrant celebration on June […] The post Gene Editing …

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Infusion Therapy for Alzheimer’s Care

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If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you may be wondering what treatments are available—and what might help slow things down. Until recently, most medications could only help with symptoms. But now, there’s something new: infusion therapy that may actually slow the disease itself. What is Infusion Therapy? Infusion therapy, […] The post Infusion Therapy …

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Mari Lou’s Story: ā€˜I’m Not Going Anywhere Else’

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Last summer, Mari Lou Parkinson, 70, of Lewes, Delaware, was alarmed to experience postmenopausal bleeding. She immediately called her gynecologist, and tests found that she had fibroids. After the tissue was biopsied, Parkinson was diagnosed with high-grade serous endometrial cancer, an aggressive form of cancer. Because Parkinson needed surgery, her gynecologist referred her to Arielle […] The post Mari Lou’s …

Celebrating Nurse Superstars at 2025 Nursing Excellence Awards

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ChristianaCare celebrated the best of the best at the Excellence in Nursing Awards hosted by the Professional Nurse Council on May 15. Nurses across clinical care, education, innovation and leadership were nominated by their peers for serving with love and excellence. As part of Nurses Month, the Excellence in Nursing Awards recognize the extraordinary contributions […] The post Celebrating Nurse …

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Reconstructive Surgery: What You Need to Know

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Reconstructive surgery isn’t just about repairing what’s been injured or changed—it’s about helping you feel like yourself again. Whether you’re recovering from cancer treatment, a traumatic injury or a condition you’ve lived with since birth, reconstructive surgery can support your healing, restore your function and help you regain confidence in your everyday life. What is […] The post Reconstructive Surgery: …

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ChristianaCare Is First in Delaware to Offer CAR-T Therapy for Advanced Multiple Myeloma

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ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is the first in Delaware to offer a powerful new tool in the fight against multiple myeloma — a type of blood cancer that affects plasma cells in the bone marrow. That tool is a new chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, called CARVYKTI, which can […] The post ChristianaCare Is …

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ChristianaCare Brings Cancer Screenings, Preventive Care to Delaware’s Chinese Community

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Xiangfen ā€œFenā€ Gu remembers clearly her first days on the job as a community health educator more than a decade ago. Newly arrived from China herself, Gu visited every Chinese restaurant she could find across New Castle County, Delaware. Her message to the other Mandarin speakers there was simple yet essential: ā€œI’m here to help.ā€ […] The post ChristianaCare Brings …

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Rennae Hernandez Celebrated With DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

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Rennae Hernandez, RN, of the Union Hospital Emergency Department, has been recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying exceptional clinical skills, compassion, respect and partnership. Hernandez’s nominator, a patient in the emergency room, […] The post Rennae Hernandez …

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What Is an Electrophysiologist and Who Should See One?

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If you have an irregular heartbeat or a heart rhythm that’s too fast or too slow, your doctor may refer you to an electrophysiologist for care. Electrophysiologists are specialized cardiologists who receive two additional years of training, beyond general cardiology training, to gain expertise about conditions that are related to the heart’s electrical system.Ā  You […] The post What Is …