Mark Wilhelm has been appointed director of Public Safety for ChristianaCare. In this role, he is responsible for directing all functions related to security and the protection of all caregivers, visitors and property in the health system. Wilhelm most recently served as senior director of Public Safety for Jefferson Healthâs Central Region. In this role, [âŠ] The post Mark Wilhelm …
Jamie Ayala, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, RN-BC, has been appointed chief nursing officer, Wilmington campus. In this role, she is responsible for developing and overseeing strategic initiatives at the Wilmington campus and managing all nursing-related functions across the campusâ medical and surgical units. Additionally, she will supervise the nurse managers in the Wilmington Emergency Department, Hemodialysis, [âŠ] The post Jamie Ayala …
Kids are being raised in a digital age unlike any other ever known. How do we know when âenough is enoughâ screen time or when there is too much social media usage? Social media and technology can help your child stay connected to family, friends and peers, but all that information can also be overwhelming. [âŠ] The post Nurturing your …
After two strokes in early 2023, Everett Lacy temporarily lost his ability to speak and write, but he never lost his ability to connect with people. As he worked to regain crucial skills, Lacyâs warmth and unwavering positive attitude steered his recovery, supported by ChristianaCare rehabilitation therapists, whom he affectionately calls âthe Bridgets.â âThey never [âŠ] The post Everettâs Story: …
In recognition of their extraordinary impact on the nursing profession, two ChristianaCare nurses have been named as Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). This prestigious recognition highlights their significant contributions to nursing leadership, innovation and health care policy. Michelle Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB, currently serves as vice president of [âŠ] The post ChristianaCare Nurses …
A late July dinner was the finale to her second internship with ChristianaCare for Tania Paden. Her eight weeks at Christiana Hospital had left her feeling more confident in herself and excited to continue exploring direct patient care as she prepares to head back to Delaware State University in the fall. âI learned how to [âŠ] The post âYou Can …
Today, ChristianaCare and Atlas Healthcare Partners are announcing the formation of a new joint venture to expand access to cost effective, high-quality surgical care by developing an ambulatory surgery center network in Delaware and across the mid-Atlantic region. Ambulatory surgery centers, also known as ASCs, are health care facilities that offer outpatient or same-day surgical [âŠ] The post ChristianaCare and …
For the fifth consecutive year, ChristianaCareâs Center for Heart & Vascular Health has earned the premier recognition from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) â the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence award â for its commitment to comprehensive, high-quality cardiovascular care. ChristianaCare was the first hospital system in Delaware and one of only a [âŠ] The post ChristianaCare Honored …
Deirdre Hake, MBA, director of strategy and business development at ChristianaCareâs Gene Editing Institute, has been honored as a 2024 Philadelphia Business Journal Woman of Influence. She was among 30 women across the greater Philadelphia area to receive this honor. âOn behalf of the Gene Editing Instituteâs exceptional scientists and educators, I am proud to [âŠ] The post Deirdre Hake …
Amy Marston, MBA, MPH, has been appointed campus executive director for the ChristianaCare Newark campus. In this role, she will lead the Newark campus strategy to drive continuous improvement in quality, safety, clinical effectiveness, and patient and caregiver experience. She will oversee campus operations (both clinical and non-clinical), financial performance and growth initiatives. Marston brings [âŠ] The post Amy Marston …
