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Running 4 Miracles: Delaware Marathon Honors Premature Babies

This Sunday, April 13, Delaware will be the tenth stop on a deeply personal and powerful journey: Running 4 Miracles,…

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Danielle Valletti posted at 1 month ago

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DRBA Police to join national Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The Delaware River and Bay Authority (DRBA) Police Department will once again participate in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA)…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Delaware launches new website to track drought conditions, water supply

As Delaware continues to face ongoing drought conditions, the Delaware Climate Office has unveiled a new website designed to keep…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 1 month ago

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Del. Breast Cancer Coalition reshapes with 2 new board members

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Beth…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Del. joins $39.1M price inflation settlement with drug co.; consumers urged to check payout eligibility

Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings is encouraging consumers who may have purchased certain generic drugs to check their eligibility for…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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YMCA unveils blood pressure self-monitoring program to fight hypertension

Nearly 4 in 10 Delawareans struggle with hypertension, and the YMCA is taking action to address this statistic. In an…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2 months ago

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Wilmington Hospital Care Technician honored with ChristianaCare ROSE award

WILMINGTON- Barbara Dommel, a patient care technician at Wilmington Hospital’s Joint Replacement Center, has been recognized for her dedication and…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 2 months ago

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Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, makes nursing history in Delaware

WILMINGTON- Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, is breaking new ground in the nursing field through her leadership and mentorship in…

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Claudia Estrada posted at 2 months ago

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DHA unveils 1st Federal Advocacy Agenda to address healthcare workforce, access

DOVER – The Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) unveiled its inaugural federal advocacy agenda Thursday, laying out a strategic plan aimed…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 months ago

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YMCA of Del. launches holistic program to promote healthy aging

WILMINGTON – The YMCA of Delaware is introducing an innovative new program designed to support healthy aging through a holistic approach…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 months ago

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ChristianaCare adds services in Milford to meet growing needs

ChristianaCare is expanding its healthcare offerings in Milford, with the addition of two experienced physicians to enhance care options for…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3 months ago

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Jewish Family Services (JFS) program expands mental health access

“When you call asking for mental health assistance, the last thing you want to hear is that you can’t be…

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contributor posted at 4 months ago

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ChristianaCare becomes 1st house staff, 2nd pool of docs to unionize in Delaware

NEWARK – The ChristianaCare Health Network has officially become the second group of doctors and the first house staff in…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 4 months ago

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Sober Rides offers Lyft, Uber vouchers for Delawareans on New Year’s Eve

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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Peter Osborne posted at 5 months ago

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Resources available when holidays are not happy

The holidays are a time when many families come together to celebrate with gifts, comfort foods and laughter. However, for…

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Terry Rogers posted at 5 months ago

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Delaware Hospice to move to scattered bed model at Saint Francis in Jan.

Just two months after celebrating its 100-year anniversary, Wilmington’s Saint Francis Hospital is making a logistical shift for its hospice…

Jarek Rutz posted at 5 months ago

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DE Senate Dems approve hospital cost review board picks; Republicans abstain

By Bradley Vasoli DOVER — Delaware’s 16 Senate Democrats unanimously backed Governor John Carney’s (D) five selections for the Diamond…

Bradley Vasoli posted at 5 months ago

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Nemours Children’s Health to invest $130M into DE facilities

WILMINGTON – Nemours Children’s Health will invest a record-breaking $130 million in Delaware alone next year on a groundbreaking Maternal…

Peter Osborne posted at 5 months ago

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DE becomes First State where paramedics provide whole blood to patients statewide

Delaware has become the first state to offer whole blood in ambulances across all its counties, marking a significant advance…

Peter Osborne posted at 5 months ago

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Nationwide IV fluid shortage did not impact Delaware hospitals

Delaware hospitals have weathered the storm created by a really big storm in North Carolina. Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide…

Peter Osborne posted at 5 months ago

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Delaware Medicaid spending rises sharply but experts question quality of care

By Bradley Vasoli Spending on Medicaid, the federal-state healthcare program serving lower-income Americans, has climbed significantly in many states, including…

Bradley Vasoli posted at 5 months ago

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Delaware Roundup: News briefs from the week of Dec. 2

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.…

Peter Osborne posted at 5 months ago

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Blood Bank concerned about blood supplies

Recently, the Blood Bank of Delaware announced that blood supplies had reached critical levels. As of Monday, December 2, Blood…

Terry Rogers posted at 6 months ago

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Control diabetes during the holidays

According to the American Diabetic Association, more than 111,808 adults have been diagnosed in Delaware with diabetes, representing 13.8 percent…

Terry Rogers posted at 6 months ago

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Delaware Roundup: Quick Reads (11/22)

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.…

Peter Osborne posted at 6 months ago

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DHA to Carney: Don’t appoint hospital cost-review board

By Bradley Vasoli In a letter to Governor John Carney (D) this week, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) urged him…

Bradley Vasoli posted at 6 months ago

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Stay healthy this holiday season

With the holidays just around the corner, those holiday favorites loaded with fat, sugar and other unhealthy ingredients will soon…

Terry Rogers posted at 6 months ago

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    Biggs Museum celebrates 25 years of artist fellowships with ‘Award Winners XXV’

    The Biggs Museum of American Art is marking a major milestone this spring with the opening of “Award Winners XXV,”
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    Dogfish Inn hosts bike and beer fest this Father’s Day weekend

    LEWES- A unique celebration of cycling, craft beer, and community will take place in Lewes this Father’s Day weekend, June
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    Applications for Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund Now Open

    The Delaware Council on Banking has announced that it has started accepting applications for the Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund
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    Newark Charter’s Katie Miro is the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the Year

    Katie Miro, a first-grade teacher at Newark Charter School, has been named the 2025 Delaware Charter School Teacher of the
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    Delaware Ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for Hospital Quality

    The First State is first in the nation for hospital quality, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report
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    ChristianaCare celebrates first graduates of Robotics Nursing Fellowship

    ChristianaCare has become the first health system in the country to offer a robotics-focused research fellowship led by bedside nurses,
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    Award Winners XXV: Celebrating 25 Years of Honoring Delaware Individual Artists with The Biggs Museum of American Art

    Special event to honor 21 individual artists to be held May 15   Dover, Del. (May 2, 2025) – The
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    Delaware identifies over 1,000 at-risk species in major wildlife conservation update

    More than a thousand species have been identified as priorities for conservation in a sweeping update to Delaware’s Wildlife Action
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    Here are the 2025 Delaware school board election results

    This is a developing story. Check back for updates. The polls are closed, and the results are in for the
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    Milford Eminent Domain Dispute Prompts New Legislation from Rep. Shupe

    MILFORD, Del.   A high-profile property dispute in Milford has sparked new legislation aimed at protecting Delaware landowners from having their
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