This year’s Project SEARCH interns worked across different units at ChristianaCare, but they all shared the same goal — developing the valuable skills and work experience needed to help them land a job. The seven members of the Class of 2023 celebrated the conclusion of their internships with a ceremony at the John H. Ammon […] The post Project SEARCH …
Damarilly Sanchez Honored With ROSE Award
Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here for opportunities. Procedure area technician Damarilly Sanchez, of the Wilmington 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. “Dee is the embodiment of the ROSE […] The post Damarilly Sanchez …
‘Finding the Graham Cancer Center Saved My Life’
Most afternoons, Linda Carrasco could be found on the patio, enjoying a cigarette break from maintenance work at her Florida apartment complex. “I was a smoker for 50 years and wasn’t ready to quit,” she said. Click here to make an appointment at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute. “My life changed […] The post ‘Finding the …
How Cheryl Martin Beat the Odds
It was Christmastime 2020 when Cheryl Martin began to notice that she wasn’t feeling well. “My clothes seemed looser and I my skin felt itchy all over,” she said. Being a retired nurse, Martin suspected an allergy and headed to the pharmacy for over-the-counter relief. Click here to make an appointment at the Helen F. […] The post How Cheryl …
Pride 365: ChristianaCare Raises the Progress Flag for Pride Month — And All Year Long
Members of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group (ERG) and the Office of Inclusion and Diversity raised the Progress Flag on Monday, June 12, at ChristianaCare’s campuses in celebration of Pride Month. This is the fourth year in a row ChristianaCare has held a flag raising ceremony in June as we embrace diversity and show respect […] The post Pride 365: …
Supporting a Commitment to Serve
Ruth Aguiar, director of Finance and Supply Chain Systems at ChristianaCare, received the Patriot Award from the Delaware Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in recognition of her support for caregivers serving in the military. Aguiar was nominated by Sonny Maiorano, an associate systems analyst and member of the Delaware Air National Guard. […] The post Supporting a …
Amanda Hewes Selected as a 2023 Outstanding Delaware Woman in STEM
Amanda Hewes, MS, education program manager at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, has been named one of the 2023 Outstanding Delaware Women in STEM by Million Women Mentors, an international movement dedicated to encouraging girls and women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Hewes’ selection spotlights her dedication to engaging young people […] The post Amanda Hewes …
Allen Friedland Honored as Innovator and Advocate By Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine
Allen Friedland, M.D., MACP, FAAP, has been recognized with the Dema C. Daley Founders Award for his national impact as an educator, innovator and leader in internal medicine. Given by the Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine, the award honors internal medicine doctors who have greatly influenced undergraduate and graduate medical education and the development of […] The post Allen Friedland …
ChristianaCare Expands Cardiology Services to Cecil County, Maryland
With the opening of ChristianaCare Cardiology at Elkton, residents of Cecil County, Maryland, now have convenient access to nationally recognized cardiology services from ChristianaCare. The new practice is part of ChristianaCare Cardiology Consultants. With the addition of this practice, Cardiology Consultants now has nine practice sites in convenient locations in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and […] The post ChristianaCare Expands …
ChristianaCare Expands No-Cost Breast Cancer Screenings for Income-Eligible Delawareans in Partnership With Susan G. Komen®
ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is partnering with Susan G. Komen®, the world’s leading breast cancer organization, in an expansion of Komen’s screening and diagnostics program to income-eligible residents of Delaware. Under the program, Delaware women who meet income qualifications will be able to access no-cost breast cancer screening mammograms and […] The post ChristianaCare Expands …