ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston, celebrated the completion of the structural phase of the project. (Photo courtesy ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare celebrates construction milestone for Aston Hospital

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare and Delaware County leaders marked a major milestone in the construction of ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston, on July 9 with a ceremonial beam-signing to commemorate the completion of the structural phase of the project. Located at 700 N. Turner Way, the 20,000-square-foot hospital remains on track to open in the second half of 2026. ChristianaCare is developing the facility in …

ChristianaCare’s new Health Center at Middletown is set to open in early 2027. (Photo provided by ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare unveils $865M investment to expand health care across Delaware

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare is planning to invest more than $865 million in Delaware over the next three years, continuing its commitment to expand healthcare access across the state. The announcement follows a previous $375 million in spending over the last three years. The investments will include major facility expansions, new jobs, and continued innovation in healthcare delivery. “Since our founding in Wilmington …

The Trauma Prevention Fair featured community partners and health experts sharing injury prevention tips and safety resources. (Photo by RDNE Stock project)

ChristianaCare hosts Trauma Prevention Fair to promote community safety and awareness

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

NEWARK — ChristianaCare hosted a community Trauma Prevention Fair on Monday, bringing together local health organizations, first responders, and public safety officials for a day of education, prevention, and community engagement. Organizers say the goal is to promote health and safety through interactive programming for all ages. “The Trauma Prevention Fair aims to raise awareness about injury prevention through educational …

ChristianaCare's annual awards ceremony honored the top nurses at various locations throughout the state.

ChristianaCare Honors Over 160 Nurses at Excellence in Nursing Awards

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare recognized more than 160 outstanding nurses during its annual Excellence in Nursing Awards ceremony. The awards, which coincided with National Nurses Month, celebrate exceptional performance in clinical care, education, innovation and leadership. Honorees were nominated by their colleagues for consistently demonstrating compassion, dedication and excellence in their work. These awards highlight the lasting impact the nurses have on patients, …

ChristianaCare has announced the appointment of Jennifer Moberg as vice president of Emergency Services. (Photo courtesy of ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare names Jennifer Moberg Vice President of Emergency Services

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare has announced the appointment of Jennifer Moberg, DNP, MPA, RN, CPPS, NEA-BC, as vice president of Emergency Services.  In her new role, Moberg will lead emergency care operations across the health system’s emergency departments and oversee prehospital services and trauma programs. “Jennifer’s appointment as vice president of Emergency Services at ChristianaCare is a testament to her unwavering dedication and …

ChristianaCare's acquisition cost $50.3 million.

ChristianaCare acquires Crozer outpatient centers in $50.3M deal

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

WILMINGTON — ChristianaCare has announced it will take over operations at five Crozer Health outpatient locations in Delaware County, Pa. following a successful $50.3 million bid in a court-supervised auction. “These facilities will complement the new campuses and neighborhood hospitals we are building in southeastern Pennsylvania—and together they will significantly expand our network of care,” said ChistianaCare’s Chief Strategy and …

The first four graduates of the Nursing Research Fellowship in Robotics and Innovation with Moxi, ChristianaCare's collaborative robot (cobot). (From left to right) Morgan Tallo, Briana Abernathy, Liza Mitchell, and Hannah Rackie. (Photo provided by ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare celebrates first graduates of Robotics Nursing Fellowship

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health, Healthcare People

ChristianaCare has become the first health system in the country to offer a robotics-focused research fellowship led by bedside nurses, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at integrating advanced technology into clinical practice. On April 30, the health system honored the first four nurses to complete the Nursing Research Fellowship in Robotics and Innovation, a program developed under a $1.5 million grant …

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Wilmington Hospital Care Technician honored with ChristianaCare ROSE award

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

WILMINGTON- Barbara Dommel, a patient care technician at Wilmington Hospital’s Joint Replacement Center, has been recognized for her dedication and compassion with the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. The ROSE Award recipients are chosen through an anonymous selection process by the Professional Nurse Council at ChristianaCare. The award recognizes a range of non-nursing caregiving roles, including patient care technicians, medical assistants, surgical …

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

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health, Town Square Live

WILMINGTON- Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, is breaking new ground in the nursing field through her leadership and mentorship in the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE).  As the first nurse scientist to be named an INBRE site principal investigator and the first nurse to receive the prestigious Seema S. Sonnad Mentor of the Year Award, Birkhoff’s contributions …

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Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – March 16, 2025

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