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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 be plentiful. Not only that, when the weather turns cold, people tend to reach for rich, comfort foods. Patty Deer, Bayhealth’s Bariatric Program Coordinator, explains that there are ways to enjoy those holiday favorite and comfort foods in a healthy …
November is American Diabetes Month
November is American Diabetes Month and the American Diabetes Association hopes to bring awareness to the seriousness of the disease. According to the association, 1.2 million people in America are diagnosed with diabetes each year and 11.6 percent of Americans dealt with the illness in 2023. “Diabetes can impact your body in many negative ways,” Diane McArtor, Bayhealth Diabetes Care …
Keep your cool with diabetes
Diabetes may be one of the most difficult to understand chronic diseases in the world with many people unsure even what diabetes is, let alone how to keep their cool and manage it. Over 38 million Americans suffer from diabetes with 1.2 million diagnosed each year. In 2023, 11.6 percent of Americans had the illness and 97.6 million more were …
Bayhealth offers multiple health and wellness related programs in September
Bayhealth has many health and wellness programs planned for the month of September, ranging from exercise to better breathing and more. The month kicks off with “Walk with a Doc” on Sunday, September 1 starting at 11 AM at Brecknock County Park, located at 80 Old Camden Road in Camden. The program is designed to encourage the community to get …
Uptick in Tick Bites Calls for Prevention
No one wants to get bit by a tick. The uptick in tick presence on Delmarva should not stop you from enjoying our beautiful state this summer. With over 700 reported Lyme disease cases in Delaware last year, we hope to help you and your family stay safer this summer. Ticks carry bacteria, viruses, and parasites to steer clear of. …
Bayhealth’s bariatric services changes lives
Significant weight loss can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer, depression, gallstones, heart disease, high blood pressure and many other chronic illnesses, according to Bayhealth’s Bariatric Program. The program offered at both the Bayhealth Sussex and Bayhealth Kent Campus are accredited under the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. A conversation …
Bayhealth to offer Mini Medical School
In partnership with the Delaware Academy of Medicine and Delaware Public Health Education, Bayhealth will offer Delaware Mini- Medical School, a free, six-week series designed for middle, junior, high and undergraduate students who want a deeper understanding of the world of medicine. All classes are offered via an online classroom and parents are encouraged to attend with their children. During …
Bayhealth offers community health support
As part of its outreach to create a healthier community, the Bayhealth Community Wellness Program will be out and about in the Milford area in August. The program is designed for those who want to live a healthier life. On August 21, they travel to Slaughter Neck Community Center at 22942 Slaughter Neck Road in Lincoln from 9 AM to …
Planning a vacation? Keep yourself healthy with these tips
Bayhealth Family Nurse Practitioner Nicole Steinberg, FNP-C, says that although vacations can be exciting and enriching, it is important to take steps to remain healthy before, during and after your trip. “Before you go, research your destinations,” Steinberg said. “Be sure you understand potential risks as well as local customs and laws. There are areas that are not safe for …