Performing the first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement at ChristianaCare. (Photo courtesy ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare first in Delaware to offer breakthrough tricuspid valve disease treatments

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

WILMINGTON—ChristianaCare has become the first health system in Delaware to offer two new FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedures for patients with tricuspid valve disease. These groundbreaking treatments, TriClip and EVOQUE, can repair or replace a failing tricuspid valve without open-heart surgery, giving patients a safer option and faster recovery. New options for tricuspid valve regurgitation The tricuspid valve directs blood flow through …

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ChristianaCare expands health services in Delaware with 15 new practice locations

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare has launched 15 new health care services across five Delaware County locations, a move designed to expand access to convenient care in the region. The expansion follows ChristianaCare’s successful bid to acquire outpatient locations previously operated by Crozer Health, which filed for bankruptcy. “With these practices and services, we are building on what was here before, and we are growing to …

The map highlights two Delaware hotspots—Wilmington and Middletown—where advanced breast cancer rates are elevated. In Wilmington, the overlap with poor screening rates and aggressive cancer types suggests a combined impact. In contrast, Middletown’s elevated cases occur without such overlaps, indicating other contributing factors. (photo provided by Christianacare)

ChristianaCare study maps breast cancer risks in Delaware hotspots, guides targeted prevention

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

A new study from ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is offering new insight into why some parts of Delaware see higher rates of advanced breast cancer and how to reduce that burden. Published July 22 in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, the study builds on previous research that pinpointed two …

Leaders from ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announce plans to explore the creation of a regional nonprofit health system, aimed at expanding access to high-quality, innovative care across four states. (Photo courtesy ChristianCare)

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health explore creation of regional nonprofit health system

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health have announced they’ve signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to explore the formation of a new regional nonprofit health system, a potential partnership that would bring together two major healthcare providers to serve communities across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. If finalized, the partnership would create an expansive system spanning more than 10 contiguous …

Gary Schleiniger, Ph.D., and Bruce Boman, M.D., Ph.D., longtime collaborators behind the study, uncovered potential rules of tissue organization. (Photo courtesy ChristianaCare)

Researchers at ChristianaCare and UD uncover possible “Tissue Code” behind how human bodies stay organized

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Health

Researchers from ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute and the University of Delaware have uncovered what may be a fundamental set of rules that keep human tissue organized, even as the body replaces billions of cells every day. In a recent study published in the scientific journal Biology of the Cell, researchers demonstrate how five simple rules …

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 …