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With New Year’s Eve just a few days away, the Delaware Office of Highway Safety will again offer a program
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This month, Janis Riley of Newark, Delaware, got her wish to walk again. She received the gift of a new
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The holidays are a time when many families come together to celebrate with gifts, comfort foods and laughter. However, for
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Just two months after celebrating its 100-year anniversary, Wilmington’s Saint Francis Hospital is making a logistical shift for its hospice
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For her outstanding leadership and cutting-edge training strategies, Lauren Hoag is being honored as a 2024 Emerging Training Leader by
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ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute’s CRISPR in a Box™ teaching toolkit has been named the #2 innovation on The Scientist’s Top
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ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital let new and expectant moms know we love them to the moon and back at a Community
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For years, Sharon Menashes has struggled with chronic aches and pains. Diagnosed with osteoarthritis in her 40s, Menashes, now 80,
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By Bradley Vasoli DOVER — Delaware’s 16 Senate Democrats unanimously backed Governor John Carney’s (D) five selections for the Diamond
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WILMINGTON – Nemours Children’s Health will invest a record-breaking $130 million in Delaware alone next year on a groundbreaking Maternal
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CorriXR Therapeutics, Inc., a leading biotherapeutics company focused on oncology and innovative technologies to overcome drug resistance in solid tumors,
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Delaware has become the first state to offer whole blood in ambulances across all its counties, marking a significant advance
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Delaware hospitals have weathered the storm created by a really big storm in North Carolina. Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide
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“It’s not just my head; my whole body hurts, too.” “All I can do is take it day by day.
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By Bradley Vasoli Spending on Medicaid, the federal-state healthcare program serving lower-income Americans, has climbed significantly in many states, including
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Varadarajan Subbiah, M.D., MBA, FACP, CHCQM, has been appointed ChristianaCare’s chief clinical effectiveness officer. An experienced physician leader, Subbiah has
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For the second consecutive year, ChristianaCare President and CEO Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, has been recognized as one of
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ChristianaCare has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware (Highmark Delaware) to enhance outreach services
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The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.
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Chad Paine has been named vice president of Information Technology Governance, Strategy and Portfolio Management, effective Nov. 24. In this
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The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute at ChristianaCare ranks among the nation’s leading cancer research programs, bringing
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As early as high school, Kristyn Mitchell dreamed of wearing a white coat like the doctors she saw bustling down
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A member of the winter squash family (which includes acorn, spaghetti and delicata squash), this mildly sweet squash is chock
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Maureen “Mo” Leffler, D.O., MPH, has been appointed chief wellbeing officer of ChristianaCare, effective Nov. 25. In her role, Leffler
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Recently, the Blood Bank of Delaware announced that blood supplies had reached critical levels. As of Monday, December 2, Blood
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Today, ChristianaCare announces that Aston, Pennsylvania, will be the location for its next health care campus that will feature a
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Movement disorders like essential tremor and Parkinson’s disease can pose significant challenges in your life. Everyday activities like brushing your
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In recognition of their extraordinary impact on the nursing profession, two ChristianaCare nurses have been named as Fellows of the
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According to the American Diabetic Association, more than 111,808 adults have been diagnosed in Delaware with diabetes, representing 13.8 percent
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The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.
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By Bradley Vasoli In a letter to Governor John Carney (D) this week, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) urged him
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Greg Gupiteo, RN, at Wilmington Hospital’s Medical and Extended Stay Unit, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.  ChristianaCare DAISY
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At the 2024 ChristianaCare Way Awards, Thomas Lee, M.D., chief medical officer of Press Ganey and a national leader in
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Carla Saunders, a homemaker with ChristianaCare HomeHealth, has received the Christiana Care ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our Standard
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Nakisha Jones, patient care technician at Wilmington Hospital, has received the Christiana Care ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our
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ChristianaCare and the YMCA of Delaware have announced a new partnership aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of teens
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The John H. Ammon Medical Education Center auditorium hummed with energy on Nov. 14 as caregivers gathered to celebrate their
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Let’s face it, Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. Whether you are a turkey novice who will be
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With the holidays just around the corner, those holiday favorites loaded with fat, sugar and other unhealthy ingredients will soon
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The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward
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Flu season arrives every year after the weather cools down. Influenza (the flu virus) spreads most dramatically during the fall
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Irregular menstrual periods. Excess facial hair. Acne breakouts years after puberty. Difficulty getting pregnant. These are some of the common
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  By Pam George Dr. John Powell is back in the county where he grew up On Nov. 11, a
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You’ve probably seen doctors on TV working with professional sports teams, helping athletes stretch before a big game or treating
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The eBrightHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reduced health care spending by approximately $2.4 million for its 27,000 Medicare beneficiaries in
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Bill Wilson isn’t one to just watch the parade. He leads it. Residents of Wilmington, Delaware, are used to seeing
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Instead of wasting away in a landfill, more than seven tons of material, including unneeded and expired medical supplies, were
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ChristianaCare’s Salutes! Employee Resource Group (ERG) honored caregivers and community members who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with
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Perry Spevack has always been blessed with strong health — and his awareness of it is part of the blessing.
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Jasmine Garces-King, DNP, MHA, CCRN, TCRN, ACNP-BC, has been appointed chief advanced practice officer of the Medical Group of ChristianaCare.
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November is American Diabetes Month and the American Diabetes Association hopes to bring awareness to the seriousness of the disease.
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ChristianaCare is committed to delivering effective treatment services and compassionate support to our neighbors struggling with substance use disorders. For
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A regional nonprofit that helps keep our neighbors safe at home has recognized ChristianaCare for its generous partnership. Good Neighbors
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Imagine a world where AI doesn’t just support health care providers, but anticipates their next move — detecting diseases faster
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Oncology nurses Kate Shady, Ph.D., RN, OCN, and Krystle Becraft, BSN, RN, OCN, saw an opportunity to improve the safety
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Kert Anzilotti, M.D., MBA, FACR, has been appointed president of the Medical Group of ChristianaCare. Anzilotti has served as interim
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The 22nd Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo hosted by the Delaware Diabetes Coalition is set for Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 9:00
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WILMINGTON – There’s a long road ahead of certifications, student recruiting, and thousands of hours of hands-on clinical experience, but
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The ChristianaCare Council of Advisors recently honored two change agents for their service and leadership in building a system of
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Although there were many in the audience for a public hearing regarding a possible ordinance that could restrict placement of
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Vernon Tome of North East, Maryland, didn’t expect that radiation therapy treatments for prostate cancer would cause bladder and rectal
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Lung cancer is more treatable when it’s detected early. To help raise awareness of important lung cancer screenings, ChristianaCare recommends
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If you are caring for a relative with serious health problems, you are probably in unfamiliar territory. For most of
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With open enrollment looming on the horizon, Drew Sammons of Selective Financial provided details on Medicare which can be confusing
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Patients undergoing radiation therapy for certain types of cancer at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute will
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Do you have an irresistible urge to search websites, social media platforms and hashtags for negative news about the latest
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Dreama Szutenbach, LPN, of ChristianaCare HomeHealth, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.  ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized
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Lontoya (Toy) Murray, a patient care technician from 6S Stepdown at Wilmington Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, has received the ChristianaCare
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ChristianaCare’s Neuro Critical Care Unit (NCCU) has received a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care
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To increase access to high-quality health care in one of Delaware’s fastest-growing communities, ChristianaCare plans to build a multidisciplinary health
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In a potential advance for melanoma patients, researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have used CRISPR gene editing tools to
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In an effort to promote community wellness, Blue Project DE presented information about their program to Milford City Council. Kim
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Milford Senior Center hosted “Milford Thrive” on Friday, October 11 from 9 AM until 2 PM. The event was free
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If you’re in your 40s and you menstruate, you may already be experiencing the effects of menopause: the point in
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Krystle Gandhi, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has been appointed chief nursing officer of Christiana Hospital on the Newark campus, effective November
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Understanding your medicines can be hard. You might take them for several reasons, at different times of the day, and
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Arsalan Sheikh, D.O., MBA, FACE, has been named Cecil County campus executive director. In this role, he will be the
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Legislators, state officials and dignitaries were on hand at the newest PAM Health Rehabilitation Center to celebrate the grand opening
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According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), over 360,000 people will be diagnosed in the U.S. with breast cancer
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Nearly $40 million of federal funding is headed to the First State for substance use disorder and mental health services.
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For the high number of patients enrolled in cancer research clinical trials, the Delaware/ChristianaCare National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research
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ChristianaCare has earned the 2024 National Certification Champion Award for health systems from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing
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On Sept. 29, more than 500 runners and walkers laced up and got moving for the 3rd annual Friends of
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Join us! ChristianaCare is holding community meetings to inform our 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. We want to learn from
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Now that their new offices are completed, Village Primary Care held an Open House and Health Fair on September 25.
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Justin Scaricaciottoli, MSN, RN, CPN, has been appointed nurse manager for ChristianaCare’s Pediatric Care Center, located at Christiana Hospital on
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Click here or call 302-320-4175 to learn more about ChristianaCare’s Bariatric Surgery program. Four years after successful bariatric surgery at
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Jacqueline Kreydt, RN, of unit 6W at Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award
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What is RSV infection? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory infection most common in the fall and winter. For
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As September comes to an end, Bayhealth is looking toward October which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the
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Experiencing pain isn’t just physically uncomfortable; it can be psychologically taxing, especially when the pain is chronic. Coping regularly with
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Getting the right cancer diagnosis the first time makes all the difference to getting the right kind of care. Having
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In Ladonna Behnke’s life, family is everything. After being diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer, gaining more time to spend with
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ChristianaCare opens its doors to a new generation of teens interested in health through its Summer VolunTeen Program. Designed for
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Taylor Sewell, Community Health program assistant, has received the Christiana Care ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our Standard of
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When people are diagnosed with cancer, they often experience a flood of fears and worries. They worry about finding the
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Karen Halesky-Brown, ChristianaCare social media specialist, has been selected by the Delaware Business Times as a member of the 40
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Diabetes may be one of the most difficult to understand chronic diseases in the world with many people unsure even
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Thomas Schwaab, M.D., Ph.D., has been named the new Bank of America Endowed Medical Director of ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham
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ChristianaCare’s Swank Center for Memory Care has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate
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PACE Your LIFE will hold “Experience PACE:  A Day in the LIFE” on Thursday, September 19 from 3:30 to 5:30
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While life may feel like a game, gambling addiction is far from child’s play. Young people are particularly vulnerable and
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The prevalence of alcohol-related complications has been steadily increasing over the years, but a significant surge occurred during the pandemic,
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For the second consecutive year, ChristianaCare’s Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital has been recognized on Newsweek’s 2024 list of
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Bayhealth has many health and wellness programs planned for the month of September, ranging from exercise to better breathing and
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The American Diabetes Association recently announced the launch of the redesigned Diabetes Food Hub. The updated platform still has the
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For reducing environmental impact of medical waste through innovative health care practices, ChristianaCare has been recognized with an Environmental Excellence
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Mark Wilhelm has been appointed director of Public Safety for ChristianaCare. In this role, he is responsible for directing all
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Jamie Ayala, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, RN-BC, has been appointed chief nursing officer, Wilmington campus. In this role, she is responsible
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Kids are being raised in a digital age unlike any other ever known. How do we know when “enough is
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After two strokes in early 2023, Everett Lacy temporarily lost his ability to speak and write, but he never lost
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In recognition of their extraordinary impact on the nursing profession, two ChristianaCare nurses have been named as Fellows of the
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A late July dinner was the finale to her second internship with ChristianaCare for Tania Paden. Her eight weeks at
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No one wants to get bit by a tick. The uptick in tick presence on Delmarva should not stop you
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Today, ChristianaCare and Atlas Healthcare Partners are announcing the formation of a new joint venture to expand access to cost
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For the fifth consecutive year, ChristianaCare’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health has earned the premier recognition from the American
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Deirdre Hake, MBA, director of strategy and business development at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, has been honored as a 2024
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Significant weight loss can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, depression, gallstones, heart disease, high blood pressure and
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Amy Marston, MBA, MPH, has been appointed campus executive director for the ChristianaCare Newark campus. In this role, she will
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The first time that Fanta Richardson experienced the searing facial pain that would plague her for months, she had just
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Here are some tips on caring for common ailments at home, and guidance on when to seek help from your
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In partnership with the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Delaware Public Health Education, Bayhealth will offer Delaware Mini- Medical School,
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As part of its outreach to create a healthier community, the Bayhealth Community Wellness Program will be out and about
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On Friday, July 26, officials from Milford Wellness Village and Delaware State University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to partner
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ChristianaCare has filed a lawsuit seeking declaratory and injunctive relief related to Delaware House Bill 350 (HB 350), asserting the
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ChristianaCare has been recognized as one of America’s Best Employers for Women for 2024, marking the first time the company
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Mental Health Association of Delaware is contracted by the State of Delaware to train individuals as peer counselors. The counselors
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In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to
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ChristianaCare increased its minimum wage to $16.50 an hour effective July 21, 2024. The new $16.50 per hour minimum wage
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Congratulations to the 14 faculty members and 14 residents from ChristianaCare named to the 2024 Honor Roll at Sidney Kimmel
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Matthew Rubino, M.D., MBA, FACS, has been named chair of the Department of Surgery and physician executive for Surgical Services.
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Bayhealth Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole Steinberg, FNP-C, says that although vacations can be exciting and enriching, it is important to
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When you were a kid, you clambered up jungle gyms, played tag and jumped rope. Your heart pounded and your
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For its Delaware hospitals, ChristianaCare has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals as
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Michelle Schaffer, RN, of Union Hospital has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses
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The Union Hospital Auxiliary has graciously donated $130,000 to ChristianaCare Union Hospital to help enhance the Behavioral Health Department. The
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One of the latest additions to Milford Wellness Village is Village Primary Care, offering exceptional, patient-centered healthcare in the Milford
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Behind every health care provider, or perhaps already in the palms of their hands, is a piece of equipment necessary
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Camp Scrubs was so successful last year for eighth grader Carter Phillippi, he decided to participate for a second year
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Prediabetes can be a warning sign for type 2 diabetes You may have heard of type 2 diabetes, a chronic
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To make access to urgent care services easier and more convenient for Delawareans, ChristianaCare-GoHealth Urgent Care is opening four new
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Celebrating the academic medical journey of our newest physicians, pharmacists, dentists, oral surgeons and podiatrists  is a longstanding tradition here
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As part of their orientation, about 100 new residents had difficult decisions to make – decisions some of their patients
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Main Street America in partnership with American Express recently announced that Trauma Specialists of Delaware in Milton were recipients of
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When temperatures are expected to soar, Temple United Church in Wilmington, Delaware, turns into a Cooling Center to help neighbors
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Although the summer months are a time for many to slow down, for others it can seem like an endless
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During the school year, there are children whose only meals are those they get in school. Milford School District offers
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Stephen Pearlman, M.D., MSHQS, will receive the 2024 Avroy Fanaroff Neonatal Education Award at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ annual
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To commemorate Juneteenth, members of ChristianaCare’s Office of Inclusion & Diversity and the Growing Our African American Leaders Systemwide (GOALS)
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ChristianaCare is the first health care provider in Delaware to offer FDA-approved focused ultrasound treatment for people suffering from essential
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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Scott Shoop, Pharm.D., DPLA, BCPS, BCGP, received the 2024 Louis P. Jeffrey Award for distinguished service to
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The members of the Junior Board of ChristianaCare are well-known for the salmon-colored jackets they wear while volunteering in the
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Cammy Budnavage, RN, of ChristianaCare HomeHealth has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses
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Do the words “skin cancer” make you think of melanoma, an aggressive form of the disease that may spread to
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Nearly one in three teenagers struggle with an anxiety disorder. Some of the many common anxiety disorders faced by teens
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Leroy Brown is a man of faith. But his faith was sorely tested when at age 38 his doctors diagnosed
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When a workplace fall landed Denise Goldberg in the hospital with a broken hip, the last thing she expected to
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ChristianaCare has received a $1 million gift from The Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Foundation Inc. in support of ChristianaCare’s
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More than 100 residents from the Ovations at Elk View community in West Grove, Pennsylvania, turned out for a presentation
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Delaware Hospice recently reported that elder fraud is on the rise, not only in Delaware but across the country. One
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In celebration of Pride Month, members of our PRIDE employee resource group and the Office of Inclusion & Diversity hosted
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In 2023 ChristianaCare’s Emergency departments treated more than 2,000 patients who were victims of violent crimes. In those sensitive situations,
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Mental Health of Delaware (MHA) officially opened their Jim Lafferty Annex in Milford Wellness Village on Friday, June 7 with
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ChristianaCare Union Hospital recently provided free sports physicals at Elkton High School in Cecil County, Maryland, to over 500 student
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ChristianaCare President and CEO Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH, recently celebrated the giving spirt of community members whose generosity provides vital
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Nearly 200 golfers from 47 teams hit the links at the DuPont Country Club in Wilmington, Delaware, for the ChristianaCare
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ChristianaCare announced a $200,000 investment into the community through Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County. The funding will provide
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Pratyush Pol shared dinner and stories with his family and two mentors from ChristianaCare’s Endoscopy Department during a celebration of
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Thank you to Delaware Subaru for their generous donation of over $9,000 from their annual Subaru “Share the Love” campaign. The
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Congratulations to the newest graduates of the New Start Reentry Program, an initiative of ChristianaCare community partners Project New Start,
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To honor nurses who bring their best each day, ChristianaCare’s Professional Nurse Council celebrated with the Excellence in Nursing awards
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If you’re an LGBTQIA+ person, you may have likely faced challenges finding a safe, affirming healthcare provider: one who sees and
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Transgender and gender-diverse individuals experience depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and suicide attempts more often than people who are non-trans (cisgender).  
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Skip the giant pot of boiling water and enjoy this classic seafood meal in a single pan straight from the
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Two programs designed to help families deal with loss are planned through Delaware Hospice in June. The first, Walking Through
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Each day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Bayhealth is pleased to
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With the Memorial Day holiday, the summer season kicks off in Delaware with many locals and visitors heading to the
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Veronica Chandler’s north Wilmington home is her sanctuary, and it shows. From the soft instrumental music to the scent of
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Cancer specialists at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute are closing the gap between the real world
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In the early years of their marriage, Mary Perkins saw her role in her marriage as a wife and partner,
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According to Delaware Hospice, transportation problems create unhealthy social isolation for many older adults. Rides from family and friends are
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“Not tonight, honey. I’m just too tired.” “I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I just don’t feel like myself.”
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Regina Beardsley, BSN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses
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Kristina Pansa, BSN, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are
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Camille Ferraro, BSN, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are
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Forbes magazine has again named ChristianaCare to its list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. Forbes ranked ChristianaCare among the
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Delaware Today magazine’s 2024 list of Top Nurses included more than 100 awardees from ChristianaCare, highlighted as among the best
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Because patients feel comfortable confiding in their primary care doctor, that physician is often the first person to hear about
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By Ric Cuming, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Supporters of House Bill 350 say the proposed legislation will impact cost
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For her commitment to health and innovation in HIV/AIDS, AIDS Delaware has honored ChristianaCare physician-scholar Marshala Lee-McCall, M.D., MPH, with
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These juicy portobello cheeseburgers are full of big flavor. Peppery arugula, sweet red pepper, sharp red onion, nutty Swiss cheese
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ChristianaCare has launched an innovative electroencephalogram (EEG) brain monitoring program that represents a leap forward in the diagnosis and management
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How is climate change influencing our health? Why does climate change have a greater impact on vulnerable populations and low-income
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While the goal of bending the cost curve in health care may be well-intentioned, this bill will have horrific consequences
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ChristianaCare has been ranked by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals (United States) for the sixth year in
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Two ChristianaCare nurse leaders have been named fellows in the 2024-25 cohort of the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation
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A bill that would expand treatment for a certain type of cancer passed the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee
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Wren Lester, Ph.D., CPHQ, LSSBB, has been appointed ChristianaCare’s inaugural chief experience officer. In this role, she will establish the
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This crowd-pleasing appetizer can be ready for your next party in just minutes. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, horseradish, green onion
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Staff Report It’s springtime – the flowers begin to open, beams of sunshine warm our skin, and the pleasant breeze
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You’ve probably heard of – or experienced for yourself – that women crave chocolate due to PMS (premenstrual syndrome) before
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Kelly Banas, Ph.D., principal investigator at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, will present her latest research discovery related to targeting the
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Today’s gonna be a great day. I know it. Go get it.  – Dylan Lewandowski One of Corrine Lanouette’s fondest
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Women face many challenges today, from managing the schedules of their family, creating healthy work-life balance while also focusing on
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In recognition of Donate Life Month, the ChristianaCare Kidney Transplant Program and Gift of Life Donor Program hosted a flag
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Thanks to an opportunity program that helps people earn their high school diploma, Quontisha Chisholm went from working at a
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Bayhealth will hold its 4th Annual Nurse on the Run 5K/1 Mile Walk at 9 AM on Saturday, April 13
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Bayhealth’s Chaplaincy Services celebrated its first graduating class eligible for board certification. Three of the six class members will continue
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When a car accident on a busy North Wilmington road trapped Janet Belles inside her burning car last fall, ChristianaCare
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Meatloaf is a dinnertime classic that is both kid-friendly and budget-conscious. With a few easy twists on this family favorite,
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The ChristianaCare Hospital Care at Home program, a national leader in providing acute care in a place most familiar to
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Patients with complex medical conditions — like cancer, infertility and chronic autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and psoriasis — understand
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses awarded the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to ChristianaCare’s 4E, a cardiovascular step-down unit
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Eva Porter, a senior certified nursing assistant at Union Hospital, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising
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Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer related deaths in the U.S. This is one of the few
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Melissa Morgan-Gouveia, M.D., director of Geriatric Education in the Department of Medicine, has been named the House Call Educator of
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Juliet Westermann, BSN, RN, CCRN, of Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients
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Caitlin Moody, senior certified nursing assistant at Union Hospital, has received the Christiana Care ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising
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Paige Reynolds, BSN, RN, of the Emergency Department at Union Hospital, has received the Daisy Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare
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When Glenna Matthews was rushed to the hospital with severe gastrointestinal symptoms and abdominal pain, she never suspected to hear
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Words matter. So, when Tom Truman started loosing his, he knew something was very wrong. “I was getting confused and
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For years, Erica Lingerman struggled without success to get her type 1 diabetes under control. She suffered through bouts of
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On Monday mornings, Lutheran Community Services (LCS) food distribution coordinator Jennifer Williams works with a team of volunteers to pack
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Emmanuel Mensah, M.D., MBA, has been appointed chief medical officer of ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital, effective January 2024. In this role,
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Kim Solomon’s kitchen showed all the signs of a good lunch in the making – chopped veggies on the counter,
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For decades, Bruce Boman, M.D., Ph.D., MSPH, FACP, medical director of Cancer Genetics and Stem Cell Biology, has been making
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Arsalan Sheikh, D.O., MBA, FACE, has been named chief medical officer of ChristianaCare Union Hospital. In this role, Dr. Sheikh
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Take advantage of nutritious peak-season asparagus with this weeknight-friendly dish. Fork-tender asparagus combines with smoky diced ham to create a
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Amanda Crowe, BSN, RN-BC, on 4N at Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award
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Denise Greene, senior medical assistant at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE
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Kelin Stanley, BSN, RN, GERO-BC, nurse on the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Christiana Hospital has been honored with
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Savory spices and a smart cooking technique will make this heart-healthy dish a regular on your table. Tilapia fish gets
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Refresh your cold-weather recipe rotation with a warming chicken stew inspired by the Ecuadorian dish Seco de Pollo. Seasoned chicken
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ChristianaCare has been ranked the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money Magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings.
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Leading school science supplier Carolina Biological Supply Company announced an exclusive partnership with the ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute to manufacture
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Close your eyes and imagine the sound and smell of sizzling hot fajitas. Hungry yet? Next time you are craving
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ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute has achieved another first. On Feb. 15, the education team packed up supplies and drove to
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Nineteen physicians from the Medical-Dental Staff recently completed a physician leadership development course delivered by ChristianaCare’s Institute for Learning, Leadership
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Donna Antenucci, MHA, BSN, RN, has been appointed vice president of Population Health Operations for ChristianaCare. In this role, Antenucci
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In today’s busy world of full-time work, parent-teacher nights and last-minute dioramas, we know that keeping your family healthy and
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Parkinson’s disease is a disease of the brain in which the neurons that produce dopamine in the brain are destroyed.
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Imagine a hospital right in your neighborhood that provides exceptional care and patient experience, convenient access to a high-quality emergency
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Valerie Cohen, D.O., has been named director of the ChristianaCare Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine residency program. In this role, Dr. Cohen
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Alyssa Hancock MSN, APRN, FNP-C, has been appointed as chief advanced practice clinician for primary care. In this role, Hancock
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ChristianaCare’s Center for Heart & Vascular Health has dramatically improved the clinical outcomes of Black patients living with heart failure
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Steven Huege, M.D., MSEd, has been named The Swank Foundation Endowed Chair in Memory Care and Geriatrics at ChristianaCare. The
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Angel Tejeda, MBA, CHFM, has been appointed senior vice president of Facilities and Support Services for ChristianaCare. In this role,
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As an acute care virtual nurse, Melanie Ries, RN, MEDSURG-BC, is never out of touch with her patients – even
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Getting appropriate amounts of physical activity and exercise can sometimes be a challenge in today’s society. Although we know that
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Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division
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To address health concerns when they are at their earliest, most preventable stages, ChristianaCare has opened three new school-based health
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All of us get headaches. Big or small, once a month or several times a week, our headaches are bothersome
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Bayhealth will build a new childcare center on its Sussex Campus to help staff members working 12-hour shifts. The new
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ChristianaCare hosted college students for an Under-represented in Medicine Pre-Medical Student Symposium on Feb. 10 at the John H. Ammon
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ChristianaCare’s Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers.
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ChristianaCare’s Council of Advisors recently recognized longtime partners in serving our community with love and excellence with awards for their
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At ChristianaCare, our patients are our number one priority. That perspective keeps us thinking about new ways to deliver care,
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Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements,
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ChristianaCare CareVio®, an award-winning care management organization serving individuals with acute, chronic and complex health care needs, has earned reaccreditation
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ChristianaCare has been honored as one of only 78 institutions out of 615 by the American College of Surgeons (ACS)
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Cozy up with this rustic Spanish-inspired meal for two. Make-ahead sauce and one-pan cooking means this meal can be on
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In a major research discovery, scientists at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have uncovered a link
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You’ve probably heard that it’s important to drink enough water and that water is the healthiest beverage. While these things
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Based on the traditional Moroccan soup harira, this hearty dish is cozy and flavorful. Cubed lamb simmers low and slow
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Although the days have started getting longer, the month of January is when many people complain of the “winter blues.”
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Colleen Mahoney, BSN, RNC-MNN, postpartum nurse on 6M/7M at Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare
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Casey Geary, LPN, on 8S, the Acute Care for the Elderly unit at Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award
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Kyais Ondari has set his sights on a career in forensic pathology, but for now, the William Penn High School
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New members and leaders have been named to the ChristianaCare Health System and ChristianaCare Health Services boards, offering valuable expertise
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Bayhealth is teaming up with Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) and Delaware State University (DSU) Athletics to host the third
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Allison Markowski, a behavioral health specialist on 7N at ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands
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ChristianaCare caregivers and their families marked the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 15 by packing
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Jasmine Patel, MHA, has been named director of operations for ChristianaCare’s Delaware-based emergency departments and the Avenue North campus. In
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Treating concussions requires a detailed, individualized plan that we develop based on our own assessments and the patient’s goals. The
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  As the world rang in the New Year, Bayhealth welcomed its first two New Year babies of 2024. At
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Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is working to lower those statistics significantly and one program, Yes2Health, promotes healthy lifestyle groups
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Congratulations to the 11 faculty members and 11 residents from ChristianaCare named to the 2022-2023 Honor Roll at Sidney Kimmel
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Deirdre Hake, MBA, director of strategy and business development at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, was honored as a 2023 DelawareToday
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Bring a little luck to the New Year with this healthier version of a favorite holiday dish. Eating black-eyed peas
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ChristianaCare has redesigned and upgraded the newly renamed Family Birth Center at Union Hospital to improve the labor and delivery
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Dawnell Keeler, RN, on 7E, a spine and surgical unit at Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary
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Patient care technician Jenny Holle, of the Wilmington campus, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our
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ChristianaCare has earned the highest level of national recognition from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for its
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ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital transformed into the Hundred Acre Wood for a community baby shower on December 14. New and expectant
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There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are
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On a typical weekday, Ashley Dorsey meets patients at their medical appointments or out in the community, whether in their
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Statistics present a sobering tally of the devastation caused by gun violence around the country and close to home. More
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The holiday season is supposed to be a festive, happy time, bringing joy and peace. However, for many people, the
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Dr. Trinity Pilkington, a popular Bayhealth orthopedic surgeon, passed away last week while attending a conference in Florida. Pilkington was
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Tom Gay didn’t know anyone in the ChristianaCare bowling league when he joined in 2008, soon after taking a job
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Five ChristianaCare physicians were recently honored by the Harrington Trust for their demonstrated commitment to caring for underserved and disadvantaged
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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration with Dr.
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Members of the Bayhealth Medical Staff gathered to present a memorial plaque to honor Steve Ruggles, PA-C. Ruggles was the
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In carrying out our mission to strengthen the health of our community, Bayhealth is expanding primary care availability for central and southern
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They say lightning doesn’t strike in the same place twice, but if you ask Mary Lou Edgar, she might disagree.
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ChristianaCare President and CEO Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, has been named to the health care industry’s premier list of
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One of the things Charles Coates liked about retirement was more time for travel and to reconnect with old friends
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ChristianaCare is investing $1 million in local nonprofit organizations to improve health for communities in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Announced
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Marcin Jankowski, D.O., MBA, FACS, CPHQ, has been named vice chair for surgical quality, patient safety and performance improvement for
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DMS Health Technologies (DMS), a vendor that performs remote diagnostic imaging for Bayhealth and other healthcare institutions, was recently involved
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Make rather merry this season with these festive, non-alcoholic beverages. Experiment with the growing trend of mocktails and raise a
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Festive reduced sugar cranberry-orange sauce brings a splash of flavor and color to your holiday table. Containing only four ingredients,
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With a few easy tweaks, this delicious sausage stuffing elevates a holiday standard into a dish you can feel good
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The fall campaign is underway to help Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) in its mission to promote early detection of
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Recognizing that stigma may keep people from accessing treatment and recovery resources, ChristianaCare Union Hospital is partnering with the Cecil
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How easy is it for a woman to get a mammogram? The answer depends on whether she lives in an
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Bayhealth team members and clinical staff took health on the move, bringing free services to community members. Several local community
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ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is seeking applications
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Bayhealth is proud to welcome Internal Medicine Physician Thomas F. Kelly, MD, MPH, BSN, who previously served as a physician
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Forbes magazine has ranked ChristianaCare as the best health care employer for veterans in the United States in its fourth
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Whether you’re hosting a party or out celebrating with friends, there’s a good chance that at some point during the
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According to Delaware Hospice, family caregivers spend four or five years caring for an aging relative. The tasks they perform
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On Thursday, November 16 from 10 AM until 3 PM, the Sussex County Mobile Health Unit will be at the
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CorriXR Therapeutics, Inc., an oncology-focused biotherapeutics company developing breakthrough technology that overcomes drug resistance in solid tumors, announced that Deborah
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On Sunday, Oct. 29, more than [400] runners and walkers laced up their shoes at Bellevue State Park in Wilmington,
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As the weather turns colder, thoughts turn to what has always been known as cold and flu season. Sniffles, aches,
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A delicious, healthy homemade stock is the foundation for an endless array of recipes. Don’t let that turkey carcass go
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Sarah Black May, BSN, RN, a Labor & Delivery nurse at Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary
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Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body has an extreme reaction to an infection. Like falling dominoes,
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A large painting of the old Riverside Hospital in Wilmington hangs behind the desk in Scott Rickards’ Avenue North office
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To support the health of women and children in Delaware, ChristianaCare health professionals met with government officials and policymakers on
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There’s a tried and proven pathway to reducing racial disparities in cancer in Delaware. It worked with colon cancer 10
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Most of us aren’t making a career out of playing on our recreation league pickleball team, swimming laps after work
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Taylor Wood, BSN, RN, of Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Interested in a nursing career
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For people diagnosed with obesity and who struggle to reach a healthy weight through diet and exercise alone, bariatric (weight
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As Breast Cancer Awareness month comes to an end, Bayhealth is proud of their efforts in promoting early detection, better
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Losing weight may be difficult for people with obesity because of cues that take place within the body, which they
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This month, 19 physicians and nurses were recognized for excellence at the 2023 Cancer Clinical Research Trials Awards Ceremony at
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Jeanana Lloyd, MA, has been named vice president of talent development for ChristianaCare. In her new role, Lloyd and her
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Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods. After one year of having no
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At the young age of 20, Abby Huggenberger, OT, faced issues rarely seen in young women, including incontinence. Dealing with
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As National Breast Cancer Awareness months begins, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition wants everyone to focus on early detection in the
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For the fourth consecutive time, ChristianaCare’s Cardiovascular Critical Care Complex (CVCCC) has earned a gold-level Beacon Award from the American Association of
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Fifty-eight years ago, a young man from Argentina wound up in surgery at a California hospital after stomach pains turned
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When Nyre Tilghman went back to school as part of a career change, she didn’t have to worry about how
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For one couple, gaining support from Bayhealth, and each other, in losing weight made for a life-changing experience. Dawn McDonnell
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For the second consecutive time, ChristianaCare has earned the Joy in Medicine™ recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA). ChristianaCare
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Halloween doesn’t have to be unhealthy. Create simple, spooky snacks with ingredients you already have on hand. You can feel
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The Good as New Shop is at 213 North St., Elkton, Maryland, 21921.  Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays to
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For providing exceptional care to patients and their families, two ChristianaCare teams — the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE)
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The eBrightHealth Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reduced health care spending by approximately $9.5 million and earned a quality score of
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Fighting the flu, or preventing it from spreading to you or others, includes a simple, tactical plan. This plan should
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Infant and child car safety seats save lives. A child who is not in a car seat can be badly
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Patient care technician Sonja Bowman, of the Newark campus, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our
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The Union Hospital Auxiliary has generously donated $120,000 to Union Hospital to advance several health projects. The funds will support
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ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital Emergency Department is one of 53 emergency departments around the world to receive the Emergency Nurses Association
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It may have been a gut punch for music fans when Bruce Springsteen recently postponed a round of shows to
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Celebrating their second year in Milford, the Milford Wellness Village will hold their second annual Village Fest on Friday, September
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As the ChristianaCare Hospital Care at Home program grows, we see the benefits of improving the way we deliver care
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Ronald Brown knows plumbing. Decades of experience as a big-box store plumber taught him how to keep the pipes open
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John Taylor is a man who fixes things. At 63, he has had a long career in maintenance, using his
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ChristianaCare is making it easy for patients to understand and pay their medical bills through a partnership with AblePay, a free health care
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Jennifer Peticacis, BSN, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Peticacis was nominated for the
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Madison Pritt, BSN, RN, of Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Nominate a ChristianaCare nurse for
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Ashley Janocha, BSN, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Janocha, who works on 5B,
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Anna Filip, M.D., FAAFP, has been named ChristianaCare Family Medicine Residency program director. In this new role, Filip is responsible
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Erin Kavanaugh, M.D., FAAFP, has been named chair of the ChristianaCare Department of Family & Community Medicine and physician executive
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Delaney Leonard’s internship this summer with ChristianaCare helped the Howard University sophomore learn about the work of Community Health and
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One of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC)’s signature events, the Monster Mile Walk for a Cause, returns for the
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For Arnita Ridgeway-Henry, cleaning a patient’s room means more than changing the bedsheets, emptying the trash and sanitizing surfaces. Those
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The First State has adopted a new five-year plan to protect residents from hazards and improve responses to disasters. Delaware’s
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Eric Kmiec, Ph.D., executive director and chief scientific officer of ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, has been selected as editor-in-chief of
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ChristianaCare Primary Care in North East, Maryland, is now better than ever, with a new location at 103 North East
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Take advantage of the season’s best produce with this nontraditional version of the ever-popular caprese salad. Sun-ripened peaches and tomatoes
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ChristianaCare has received a $100,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to launch a youth employment program to build a
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A new community center providing support to transitioning military veterans broke ground this week in Milford.  The Home of the
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A $1 million gift from the Bacchieri Family to ChristianaCare will support the purchase of a state-of-the-art radiography system to
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Kimberly Wellman is a stay-at-home mom who usually uses social media to document funny things in her household, like her
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Jessica Aliff, BSN, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Aliff, who works on the
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We are used to seeing reminders about including enough fiber and protein in our diets, but what about fat? It
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Bayhealth strives to provide programs designed to promote a healthy community. One of the ways they achieve this goal is
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Megan O’Hara, LCSW, PMH-C, of the Center for Women’s Emotional Wellness, was honored by the Delaware General Assembly in May
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Milford Wellness Village’s WeCare program, designed to promote better healthcare decisions and well-being through personalized relationships with clients, will offer
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Looking back, there’s only one thing Elizabeth Garvin would change about her minimally invasive hernia repair surgery at ChristianaCare’s Hernia
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One year after she arrived comatose by helicopter after a blood vessel ruptured in her brain, Gretchen Dejter walked without
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For 12-year-old Michael Bilski, Camp Scrubs at Union Hospital really lived up to its name. He and his fellow campers
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ChristianaCare has received an $80,000 grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware to support the Health Literacy Council of
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ChristianaCare Chief Information Security Officer Anahi Santiago, EMBA, CISM, has been recognized with the Routhy Award, which honors one cybersecurity professional
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Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware Valley announced a $50,000 donation from The Meoli Family McDonald’s Restaurants in support of audiology services.
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Everything tastes better on a stick and these delicious pork kebabs are no exception! Lean, tender cubes of pork get
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ChristianaCare physicians, pharmacists and residents recently produced the 20th edition of an internationally renowned antibiotic guide that’s the most widely
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ECRI has recognized ChristianaCare for ongoing efforts to improve patient safety through the development of notification systems and injury prevention
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The popular Yes2Health program offered through Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition has planned new sessions for fall. Participants in Yes2Health walk
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ChristianaCare has received 11 awards for providing high-quality care in the treatment of stroke and heart disease from the American
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ChristianaCare has launched a new speakers bureau that makes it easier than ever for community and professional organizations to request
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ChristianaCare has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2023-2024 Best Hospitals as a High Performing hospital
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While communication disorders have a number of neurological causes, the language disorder aphasia can be caused by a specific type
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ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as a 2023 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient. This distinction places Union
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When student athletes step out onto the court, their talent, skill and determination in the game can make us believe
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This outrageously flavorful chimichurri-like herb sauce is the perfect accompaniment to all your summer grilling. Quick to make (no cooking
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What if you had to: Choose between paying for a week of daycare or fixing the family car? Pawn a
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Nicholas Petrelli, M.D., Bank of America Endowed Medical Director of ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, has received
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Danielle Forrest, a homemaker with ChristianaCare HomeHealth, has received a ROSE Award after being nominated by a patient and also
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When was the last time you had a vaccination? Perhaps it was when you were a kid or during the
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Jon Strasser, M.D., a radiation oncologist at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, has been named Fellow
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Delaware challenge: take a walk outside for 15 minutes and try not to sweat – mission impossible. In the heart
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Jacinta “JC” Iheanacho, MSN, BSN, RN, of Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Iheanacho was nominated
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With temperatures expected to remain near or above 90 degrees over the next few weeks, keeping yourself cool is critical,
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Hyang Suk Kim, RN, of ChristianaCare HomeHealth, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Kim was nominated by a
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Charles Mulligan, M.D., chief of thoracic surgery at ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, has been named
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Bayhealth, a leading healthcare provider in central and southern Delaware, held a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening
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Can a familiar bed, snuggles from a beloved pet and other comforts of home help patients recover faster? What does
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ChristianaCare has been recognized as a 2023 Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, a health care quality ratings
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Christopher Cowan, MEd, FABC, senior vice president of Human Resources at ChristianaCare, is among 100 global leaders named to the
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For over thirty years the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has worked tirelessly to empower our community by raising awareness
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Continuing a tradition of celebrating new physicians on their academic medical journey, ChristianaCare welcomed 105 residents and fellows into 27
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Becoming an organ donor is not usually something most people think about beyond checking a box on a driver’s license
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ChristianaCare, with its collaborative partner ExpertFile, has been recognized with a 2023 Gold Quill Award from the International Association of
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Ever since she was a little kid, Yancey Hollis has given the same answer whenever someone asks her what kind
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Sunny days represent some of the best moments we make for ourselves. Whether playing on the sandy shores of our
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Dealing with pain makes life extremely difficult, whether it is pain from an injury years ago or a recent surgery.
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The State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the
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Susan Mascioli, MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPHQ, LSSBB, CPPS, vice president of Nursing Quality and Safety, has received the DAISY
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Melanie Chichester, BSN, RNC-OB, CPLC, RNC-IAP, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and
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The Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for PACE Your Life on Wednesday, June 21st at
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Richard G. Cuming, Ed.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, has been named ChristianaCare’s chief operating officer (COO). Cuming has been serving
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In partnership with Cecil County Public Schools and ATI Physical Therapy, ChristianaCare recently provided free sports physicals to over 600
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For a fourth year in a row, Modern Healthcare has recognized ChristianaCare President and CEO Janice Nevin, M.D., MPH, as one
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Serving together to provide exceptional care during the COVID-19 pandemic, ChristianaCare’s Transitional Medical Unit (TMU) and 3C Intermediate Medical Unit
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For the fifth consecutive year, ChristianaCare has earned a spot in Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Hospitals (United States),
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Medical assistant Patricia Games, who works at ChristianaCare’s Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation, has received the ChristianaCare
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This year’s Project SEARCH interns worked across different units at ChristianaCare, but they all shared the same goal — developing
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As legislators near the end of their session, Senator Dave Wilson introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 71, which will recognize the
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Interested in a career at ChristianaCare? Click here for opportunities. Procedure area technician Damarilly Sanchez, of the Wilmington Campus, has
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Most afternoons, Linda Carrasco could be found on the patio, enjoying a cigarette break from maintenance work at her Florida
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It was Christmastime 2020 when Cheryl Martin began to notice that she wasn’t feeling well. “My clothes seemed looser and
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Members of the PRIDE Employee Resource Group (ERG) and the Office of Inclusion and Diversity raised the Progress Flag on
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The 21st Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo hosted by the Delaware Diabetes Coalition is set for Tuesday, June 20 from 9:00
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Ruth Aguiar, director of Finance and Supply Chain Systems at ChristianaCare, received the Patriot Award from the Delaware Employer Support
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Amanda Hewes, MS, education program manager at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute, has been named one of the 2023 Outstanding Delaware
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Allen Friedland, M.D., MACP, FAAP, has been recognized with the Dema C. Daley Founders Award for his national impact