Michelle Schaffer, RN, of Union Hospital has received 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, calm, respect and partnership. Interested in a nursing career at ChristianaCare? Click here for more information. […] The post Michelle Schaffer …

The Union Hospital Auxiliary has graciously donated $130,000 to ChristianaCare Union Hospital to help enhance the Behavioral Health Department. The donation will be used to upgrade the rooms and facilities. Once renovations are complete, the hospital will unveil the new Behavioral Health unit. Visit the Good as New Shop at 213 North St., Elkton, MD. […] The post Union Hospital …

Behind every health care provider, or perhaps already in the palms of their hands, is a piece of equipment necessary to their patient’s health and survival. Modern medical treatment relies on complex equipment to keep patients alive and healthy during procedures and recovery. Take live-saving equipment such as telemetry monitors, MRI machines and ventilators as […] The post Saving Lives, …

Camp Scrubs was so successful last year for eighth grader Carter Phillippi, he decided to participate for a second year to prepare for his future in medicine. “I came back because last year was good, and this year I knew there would be a lot more people to meet and learn with,” he said. He […] The post Teens and …

Prediabetes can be a warning sign for type 2 diabetes You may have heard of type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that arises when blood sugar levels are too high. But are you familiar with prediabetes, which is an early warning sign of type 2 diabetes? Prediabetes often – but not always – progresses to […] The post What Does …

To make access to urgent care services easier and more convenient for Delawareans, ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care is opening four new locations in Newark, New Castle, Dover and Wilmington. The new centers, which open July 14, bring the total number of ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care locations to 16, with 14 in Delaware and two in Maryland. Visit […] The post ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent …

Celebrating the academic medical journey of our newest physicians, pharmacists, dentists, oral surgeons and podiatrists  is a longstanding tradition here at ChristianaCare, which continued on June 21 as we welcomed 106 residents and fellows into 28 training programs at a ceremony on the Newark campus. The rite of passage for residents is known as a […] The post Welcome to …

As part of their orientation, about 100 new residents had difficult decisions to make – decisions some of their patients face each day: When money is tight, how do you choose between paying for groceries and your medication? Do you get docked pay for leaving work early or pay a fine for being late to […] The post Poverty Simulation …

When temperatures are expected to soar, Temple United Church in Wilmington, Delaware, turns into a Cooling Center to help neighbors beat the hot weather. Community members, especially those who are elderly or do not have access to air conditioning, are welcome to come in, sit in the air-conditioned space and enjoy some ice cold water. […] The post Neighbors Can …

Stephen Pearlman, M.D., MSHQS, will receive the 2024 Avroy Fanaroff Neonatal Education Award at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ annual meeting in September. This honor, presented by the AAP’s section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, recognizes an educator who makes outstanding contributions in neonatal-perinatal medicine for health care students, professionals or the public. Pearlman, an expert in […] The post Stephen Pearlman, …