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PACE Your LIFE continues to grow

Opening in Milford Wellness Village during the summer of 2022, PACE Your LIFE offers all-inclusive care for the elderly and,
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Free Bikes 4 Kidz volunteer event a huge success

A suite in the Blue Hen Corporate Center was filled with boxes of unassembled bicycles January 17, 2023
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Virtual urgent care available for non-life-threatening illnesses

For those who suffer a medical issue that is non-life-threatening, Bayhealth’s virtual urgent care is January 9, 2023

Great Stuff Savvy Resale & Home can help declutter your New Year

Becoming the best version of ourselves is something everyone wants to achieve in 2023 and Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Great
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Milford Wellness Village receives education grant

Milford Wellness Village recently announced that they were the recipient of a $675,000 grant from the Administration for Community Living.
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Live Healthier in 2023

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) reminds everyone that one of the best ways to prevent and fight breast cancer is
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Milford Wellness Villages continues to provide community healthcare services

As Milford Wellness Village continues to expand its services, they have a busy few weeks planned where they plan to
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There is no right or wrong way to be a breast cancer survivor

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) offers many different services designed to help those who have survived breast cancer but also
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Smyrna solidifies hold on No. 1 ranking

The top ranked Smyrna Eagles had scored over 40 points in five of the last 6 games while the 6th
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DNREC updates regulations to prevent water contamination

At a recent City Council workshop, Larry Lutz, Chairman and CEO of HydroCorp, Inc. about changes to DNREC regulations regarding
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Bonefish Grill partners with DBCC

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime and, according to the American Cancer Society,
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Early detection still the best way to fight breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and despite the fact that there is far more information available on the disease
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MSD partners with local farms to offer healthier options

With childhood obesity a growing problem in the United States, Milford School District is taking steps to help students eat
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Milford Wellness Village holds first VillageFest

  Milford Wellness Village celebrated the inaugural VillageFest on Friday, September 23 from 4 to 8 PM on their campus.
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Ribbon cutting held for People’s Place II

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a 50th Anniversary Celebration & Ribbon Cutting Celebration with
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Milford Wellness Village plans first VillageFest

Milford Wellness Village will celebrate the inaugural VillageFest on Friday, September 23 from 4 to 8 PM on their campus.
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Many events planned for fall to promote breast cancer awareness

Although October is recognized as breast cancer awareness month, community partnership breast cancer awareness events and fundraisers begin to take
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Bayhealth Sussex Campus to expand with PAM approval

With City Council approval of a conditional use request, the Bayhealth Sussex Campus will expand with a 74,000 square foot
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Bigger Faster Stronger program seeks to provide more than weight training

Milford School District’s “Bigger Faster Stronger” program, a summer camp designed to make a positive impact on Milford, improve academic
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Milford expands Allied Health Pathways

The School of Health Science at Milford High School will see a new pathway offered with the 2022-23 school year.
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Free 12-Week Program promotes fitness and wellness

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s mission is to promote early detection, provide services to those who are diagnosed and provide information
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Kieffer focuses on helping caregivers as he leads Milford Wellness Village

Lon Kieffer does not like to be called the “brains” behind Milford Wellness Village, giving that honor to Meir Gelley
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Aquacare goes beyond physical therapy

Cara Konlian, MSPT/CEO of Aquacare Physical Therapy is proud of the unique and different services available at their location. A
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Legislators approve October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

After hearing from Francesca Fogel, Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) Chief Executive Officer, Meridith Rothstein, DBCC Survivorship Specialist and Rubi
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Milford Wellness Village filling gaps in healthcare

According to Lon Kieffer, Executive Director of Milford Wellness Village, one of the goals when Nationwide Healthcare System took over
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Spiritus Ventilator Unit opens in Milford Wellness Village

Milford Wellness Village continues to expand the services offered to the community with a new 14-bed ventilation unit which will
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Shining Lights support the efforts of DBCC

On August 3, the Waterfall in Claymont will be the site of this year’s Shining Light celebration in honor of
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PACE Your Life opens in Milford Wellness Village

Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Your Life opened in the Milford Wellness Village recently. The program focuses
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New family medicine practice in Milford; new patients welcome

Milford Primary Care Associates will open this summer at 301 Jefferson Ave. in Milford and is accepting new patients. This
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Surviving Breast Cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis is frightening. Even though treatments have come a long way and breast cancer caught early has
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Bayhealth to host two patient care career fairs

Bayhealth is hosting two career fairs to fill patient care positions. The first career fair is on Tuesday, May 31
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DBCC stresses importance of regular mammograms

The American Cancer Society reports that there will be 1,010 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2022, making it
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Beebe Specialty Surgical Hospital in Rehoboth ready for first patient

  Damp, chilly weather couldn’t diminish the enthusiasm of the group that gathered Thursday in Beebe Healthcare’s new Specialty Surgical
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Bayhealth receives “A” Safety Rating from Leapfrog

by Terry Rogers     Bayhealth’s Sussex County campus Leapfrog, an independent watchdog group, recently announced that they had awarded
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Yes2Health Program Hosts Wellness Retreat

Yes2Health, a program offered through Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, recently held a retreat Yes2Health hosted a wellness retreat on May
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Champions for Children’s Mental Health opens in Milford Wellness Village

by Terry Rogers   Champions for Children’s Mental Health has opened in the Milford Wellness Village What began as a
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COVID cases, hospitalizations rise about 50% in last month, still low

The daily average number of COVID-19 cases in Delaware has risen by 50% in the last month, but is still
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Bayhealth Spotlight: Kristen Gun

Bayhealth spotlights Kristen Gun Compassionate and hardworking is Respiratory Therapist Kristen Gun, RRT, at Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Rounding to nearly
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State: Students should be tested for COVID after spring break

    With COVID-19 cases rising again, the state Division of Public Health and Department of Education are asking parents
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Kent woman becomes state’s first flu death of 21-22 season

The Department of Public Health announced the first flu death of the year Tuesday. A 54-year-0ld Kent County woman became
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Community organizations learn about Bayhealth residency program

by Terry Rogers     Bayhealth’s Sussex County campus At a recent Milford Conversation, held on the first Thursday of
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Board reviews proposed tobacco and vaping policy

by Terry Rogers     MSD is revising their policy on tobacco and vaping (Photo courtesy of Unsplash) At a
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Bayhealth Matches with Medical Residents 

The program directors for each of Bayhealth’s residency programs shoot confetti cannons in celebration of meeting the residents matched for
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Bayhealth to present updates at upcoming meeting

Bayhealth’s Sussex County campus The monthly meeting of the Milford Conversations group will be held on Thursday, April 7, from
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Jazzercise group promotes more than exercise

by Terry Rogers     The Jazzercise group meets on Saturdays at the Milford Library and are strong supporters of
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Bones drops 21 in homecoming game 

Nah’Shon Bone Hyland after hitting a 3 pointer against the 76ers photo courtesy of ESPN Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland dropped 21
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Milford Wellness Village to host job fair

The Milford Wellness Village Conference Center will be the site of a campus-wide job fair Milford Wellness Village is seeking
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DPH will text you if you test positive for COVID-19

The Delaware Division of Public Health now plans to text you if you have COVID-19. The DPH Contact Tracing Team
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Community garden is entering its fifth season

Milford Community Gardens is entering its fifth year next to the former Milford Armory Each year, the Milford Community Gardens
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No Delaware hospitals plan to lift mask mandates soon

    Delaware hospital still require face masks to work or visit there. The hospitals issued a press release Tuesday
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ChristianaCare Mini Medical School encourages active participation in health

  Whether you’d like to know more about sports medicine, the growth of telehealth or how anesthesiology works, you’ll find
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Food Bank of Delaware to host drive-thru food pantry in each county

Photo courtesy of Food Bank of Delaware. The Food Bank of Delaware will host drive-thru mobile pantries in each Delaware
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Milford removing lead water lines

by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford is removing lead pipes within the city system. (Photo credit: Pan
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Delaware mask mandate to expire Friday, Feb. 11

Gov. Carney’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire Friday, Feb. 11/Getty Images Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire at
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DBCC’s Young Survivors promote meditation, meaningful activity during treatment

by Terry Rogers     DBCC Young Survivors in Action is a group designed for younger women who are dealing
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COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop in Delaware

The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continued to decline this week in Delaware. As of Thursday, Jan. 27,
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Aquacare Physical Therapy adds athlete training services

by Terry Rogers     Aquacare Physical Therapy is now offering athlete training options With the start of 2022, Aquacare
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Bayhealth to require vaccines for all staff

by Terry Rogers     Bayhealth must now require all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine As many hospitals began
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Bayhealth to require vaccines for all staff

by Terry Rogers     Bayhealth is now requiring all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine under new federal regulations
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Bayhealth offers virtual urgent care

by Terry Rogers     [email protected] allows you to seek urgent care from the comfort of your home Bayhealth recently
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Bayhealth moves to crisis standards of care

As a regional healthcare leader, Bayhealth is taking steps to meet the most urgent hospital needs in the local community.
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DBCC hosts 24th Annual Breast Cancer Update

by Terry Rogers   DBCC will hold their 24th Annual Breast Cancer Update on February 23 in a virtual format
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Gov. Carney declares state of emergency over omicron wave

Delaware will be under a state of emergency effective Jan. 3, 2022. (Getty Images/Kameleon007) Gov. John Carney on Thursday declared
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Delaware sees 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases four days in a row

Delaware broke its all-time record for new daily cases of COVID-19. One day later, it broke the record again. Photo
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Delaware sees 1,000+ new COVID-19 cases four days in a row

Delaware broke its all-time record for new daily cases of COVID-19. One day later, it broke the record again. Photo
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Bayhealth Improves Access to Advanced Care for Sussex County Residents: New Innovative “Total Care” Creates One-Stop Medical Facility

by Terry Rogers   Bayhealth celebrates the groundbreaking for Bayhealth Total Care on the corner of Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Hudson
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Bayhealth to Expand Healthcare Services at Blue Hen Corporate Center in Dover  

by Terry Rogers    Bayhealth plans to purchase a large portion of the Blue Hen Corporate Center As the regional
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Bayhealth to purchase large portion of Blue Hen Center in Dover

Among its latest plans for strategic expansion, Bayhealth has entered into an agreement to purchase a large portion of the
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Bayhealth hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Bayhealth Total Care

  Bayhealth hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Bayhealth Total Care, a new and innovative approach to providing healthcare in Sussex
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Live a healthier lifestyle with Yes2Health

DBCC’s Yes2Health program can help you live a healthier lifestyle by Terry Rogers   Yes2Health, a free community health outreach
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Executive Director of Milford Center Honored by Mayors of Milford and Dover

Brian Zaragoza and Paige Cathell of Milford Center stand with certificates presented to them by the Mayors of Milford and
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Bayhealth Welcomes Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jonathan Sarik, MD

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Jonathan Sarik MD joins Bayhealth As a regional healthcare leader committed to high-quality care for our
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Permanent school mask mandate is on hold – for now

Some interpreted a DOE regulation to mean masks would be permanently required in schools. Photo by Rodnae Productions on Pexels.
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Transition to Practice: Molding New Nurse Graduates

Bayhealth Registered Nurse Rachel Winston Making the transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse can be quite a
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Bayhealth offers healthy halloween treats 

It’s easy to tell when Halloween is approaching by simply walking into stores and seeing shelves overflowing with candy. While
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Bayhealth discusses Sussex County growth, COVID and staffing

Bayhealth Sussex Campus discussed COVID-19, staffing issues and the growth of Sussex County at a recent meeting At a recent
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Eye Specialists of Delaware to open in Milford

Artist rendering of the new location for Eye Specialists of Delaware in Milford The former Happy Harry’s location on Dupont
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Polaris holds open house for Phase II

Semi Private room at the new Polaris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Milford Wellness Village celebrated another milestone on Tuesday, September
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New Primary Care Physician Dr. Ben Aguilar Joins Bayhealth

Dr Ben Hur Aguilar joins the staff of Bayhealth Bayhealth welcomes the addition of Ben Hur Hill Aguilar, MD, to
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Sewing goodwill is her passion

It’s obvious that Thelma Gabrielson developed a very strong and enduring connection to Bayhealth, one that started with her birth
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Greenwood fox tests positive for rabies; bitten resident starts treatment

The Delaware Division of Public Health wants anyone who thinks they or their animals may have been in contact with
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Plantation Lakes residents strong supporters of DBCC

Plantation Lakes will hold several events over the next few weeks to benefit DBCC, including a basket raffle like this
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Doctor who sat on COVID-19 alt medicine panel leaves Beebe

Dr. Adam Brownstein, pictured at Monday’s panel, parted ways with Beebe Healthcare Tuesday.   A Milford doctor who sat on
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Bayhealth Welcomes OB-GYN Dr. Roni Dermo

Dr. Roni Dermo joins Bayhealth Bayhealth is pleased to announce the addition of Obstetrician-​Gynecologist (OB-GYN) Roni Dermo, MD, to Bayhealth
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City installs mile markers on Riverwalk

The Milford Riverwalk now has mile markers installed thanks to intern Dylan Graham The City of Milford Parks & Recreation
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State to mandate masks in all schools, state facilities; more rules to come

Delaware will require all school teachers, students and staff to wear masks indoors, even for sports.     Gov. John
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Nemours is 3rd health system to require employees be vaccinated

Nemours Children’s Health System, which operates A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, has become the third healthcare network in
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Wawa asks customers to mask up when entering stores

This Milford Wawa sign asks all customers to wear mask inside the store. Photo by Bryan Shupe   Wawa has
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Back to school anxiety? six tips to help your children adjust

With schools reopening soon, kids will be in large social settings some have not been exposed to for the last
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State tells unvaccinated people to test weekly; testing kits now at libraries

This Abbott Laboratories at-home COVID-19 test kit is available at Delaware libraries. The state of Delaware is recommending that unvaccinated
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Guard offering free medical, dental, eye exams in Dover through Sunday

The National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training programwill offer medical, dental, optometric and mental health exams for free in Dover.  
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Medical students dive into clinical training at Bayhealth

As a regional healthcare leader, Bayhealth is an established core clinical campus for training medical students through its Undergraduate Medical
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Back to School Post-Pandemic: Let’s Talk Mental Health!

After navigating an unusual school year, children who will be returning to a full-time, in-person school setting may face some
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Safe summer play for All ages

Sunny summer weather offers children an opportunity to explore and enjoy outdoor fun. Pediatrician Taqdees Afreen, MD, with Bayhealth Pediatrics,
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State pays $15 million for COVID testing company to work with schools

A new program will check teaches and students for COVID-19, even if they don’t have symptoms.   Delaware will pay
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Dover woman supports others diagnosed with breast cancer

Purnima Dixit now helps other women who received the same devastating breast cancer diagnosis she did   Diagnosed with breast
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Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) celebrates 30 years

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. (DBCC) began in 1991 as a small group of community volunteers, led by Maureen
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State warns people not to forage in Sussex because of deadly hemlock

The stem of the poisonous hemlock plant, with purple spots     The Delaware Department of Agriculture has warned Sussex
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Milford Wellness Village conference rooms available

Milford Wellness Village Conference Room is available to rent When Milford Wellness Village took over the former Milford Memorial Hospital
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Message From Your Local Physical Therapist: The World Is Spinning! I’m Dizzy!

By Sal Mancino-DPT, Balance/Vestibular Concussion Therapist and Clinical Director of our Lewes Delaware office. One minute you feel fine, the
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Carney ties jobless benefits to seeking a job, starting June 12

‘Folks need to take that step and start looking for jobs,’ the governor said. ‘That will be part of the
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Carney: Mask mandate ending Friday

Gov.  John Carney on Friday announced that – effective Friday, May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its
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Nemours holds ribbon cutting ceremony

Although the facility has been seeing patients for several months, Nemours wanted to celebrate the opening of their new location
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Aquacare Physical Therapy Plans Grand Opening, Anniversary Celebration

Aquacare Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the grand opening/one year anniversary celebration of its newest location in Milford on
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Bayhealth General Surgery, Sussex Campus Welcomes Francis Velez, MD, FACS

Bayhealth General Surgery, Sussex Campus is pleased to welcome board-certified general surgeon Francis Velez, MD, FACS. He joins David Cloney,
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1,000 more surf tags to go on sale as state introduces new off-peak surf permits

Off-peak permits only can be used Mondays through Fridays June 1 through Sept. 3, except holidays., then all the time
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New Bayhealth Pediatrics Practice Now Open  

As the region’s healthcare leader, Bayhealth is expanding access to high-quality healthcare for families in central and southern Delaware. Bayhealth
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Aquacare Physical Therapy celebrates first anniversary

This month, Aquacare Physical Therapy will celebrate its first anniversary in the Milford Wellness Village. The company partners with the
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93-Year Old Milford man loses 80 pounds

George Dorylis has not always been overweight, but as he got older and became less active, he began to put
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Meeting our Match! Bayhealth Announces Inaugural Physician Residents 

It was a momentous and historic day at Bayhealth as the first class of medical residents joining the Graduate Medical
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Bayhealth Endocrinology, Dover Welcomes Wai Wai Lin, MD 

Bayhealth Endocrinology, Dover is pleased to welcome new doctor Wai Wai Lin, MD. She joins Tadele Desalew, MD, in the
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Bayhealth Occupational Health, Walk-in Medical Care, Milford Move to New Location 

As part of its mission to strengthen the health of the community and provide better access to healthcare services for
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Bayhealth Sussex Campus Earns Top Hospital Award

Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus was named a Top Hospital nationally
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St. Vincent House to host fundraiser for new location

Ashely Beardsley discovered her purpose in life which is to help other addicts and alcoholics in the same way she
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DBCC Young Survivors in Action: Jamie LaScala

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
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DBCC Young Survivors in Action: Mary Leard

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
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State opens second-dose slots for residents who got 1st shot anywhere before Jan. 23

Also, 2,000 people vaccinated Jan. 30 at the Chase Center are being contacted to schedule their second there Feb. 27.
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DBCC Young Survivors in Action: Erica Saunders

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
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DBCC Young Survivors in Action: Heather Seramone

The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer
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All babies born at Bayhealth to receive first Imagination Library book

Governor John Carney and the Delaware Division of Libraries announced on Wednesday that Bayhealth has partnered with Dover and Milford
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COVID-19 Patient leaves Bayhealth after more than 200 days

The caregivers and staff at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus recently filled the lobby to celebrate as a patient who spent
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Bayhealth honors Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Bayhealth’s Volunteer Services team is gathering food donations for Code Purple in
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Aquacare Physical Therapy expands protections against COVID

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, of Aquacare Physical Therapy and the Milford Lifestyle Fitness Center wants
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Delaware announces first child has died from COVID-19

With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died from
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