Fighting the flu, or preventing it from spreading to you or others, includes a simple, tactical plan. This plan should include adopting healthy habits and boosting your immune system. To help you thrive during the flu season and beyond, we’ve developed a list of tips, or “life hacks,” to help you draft a flu-fighting tactical […] The post Give Yourself …
Car Seat Safety Guide From Birth to Age 12
Infant and child car safety seats save lives. A child who is not in a car seat can be badly injured or killed during a crash or an abrupt stop. This can happen even at low speeds. A parent’s arms are not strong enough to hold and protect a baby during a crash. Many children […] The post Car Seat …
Sonja Bowman Honored With ROSE Award
Patient care technician Sonja Bowman, of the Newark 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. “Every single day, no matter what is […] The post Sonja Bowman …
Union Hospital Auxiliary Presents Gift to Support Health in Cecil County
The Union Hospital Auxiliary has generously donated $120,000 to Union Hospital to advance several health projects. The funds will support the renovation of the Maternal Infant Center, behavioral health services and renovation of the Breast Health Center. Click here to make a gift to Union Hospital. “We are grateful to the Union Hospital Auxiliary for […] The post Union Hospital …
Wilmington Hospital Emergency Department Earns Lantern Award for World-Class Excellence
ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital Emergency Department is one of 53 emergency departments around the world to receive the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award for 2023, recognizing the excellence of its caregivers in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation. The ENA Lantern Award celebrates emergency departments that demonstrate exceptional leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance. It […] The post Wilmington Hospital …
More Than a Bellyache — What to Know About Peptic Ulcer Disease
It may have been a gut punch for music fans when Bruce Springsteen recently postponed a round of shows to deal with effects of peptic ulcer disease, but The Boss’s sickness can leave someone feeling on fire with the aching pain associated with this condition. Healthgrades named ChristianaCare one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for […] The post More Than …
What Is Hospital Care at Home?
As the ChristianaCare Hospital Care at Home program grows, we see the benefits of improving the way we deliver care to our patients. With each patient we care for, we are reminded that a big part of recuperating and getting better is not just physical but mental and emotional. Being home allows patient to visit […] The post What Is …
Ron’s Story: ‘Glad I Could Stay in Delaware for Care’
Ronald Brown knows plumbing. Decades of experience as a big-box store plumber taught him how to keep the pipes open and running smoothly. Still on the job at age 70, Brown began to experience rectal bleeding and discomfort. “I knew then it was time to get my own plumbing checked,” he said. A colonoscopy revealed […] The post Ron’s Story: …
First Delaware Patient Receives New Radiation-Free Treatment for Rectal Cancer
John Taylor is a man who fixes things. At 63, he has had a long career in maintenance, using his know-how to help others. But a diagnosis of rectal cancer was something he couldn’t fix. “My most important job is taking care of my wife, Sharon, who has Parkinson’s disease,” Taylor said. “I couldn’t let […] The post First Delaware …
Medical Bills Made Easier With AblePay
ChristianaCare is making it easy for patients to understand and pay their medical bills through a partnership with AblePay, a free health care consumer program that provides savings, flexible payment options and a convenient way to pay out-of-pocket medical expenses. Most ChristianaCare patients with primary health insurance, including Medicare, can take advantage of AblePay. AblePay is available for […] The post Medical Bills …