Assisted suicide finally passes House, GOP with major concerns

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

A unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has once again made into this year’s legislative session. And, once again, the Republicans pushed back in full swing, with a myriad of concerns with both logistical and moral concerns. The concept made Rep. Rich Collins, R-Milsboro, question the religious morality …

This Is a Critical Moment: Delaware Must Not Go Backward in Health Equity

Staff WriterHealth, Police & Fire, RSS-Health

While the goal of bending the cost curve in health care may be well-intentioned, this bill will have horrific consequences for Delaware’s most vulnerable populations, including Black people, Hispanic people and other groups that have been traditionally underserved in health care. The good news, however, is that this bill has started a conversation about collaborating that can lead to effective …

State Police Arrest Man for Selling Stolen Car Following Vehicle Theft Investigation in Bridgeville

Staff WriterDelaware State Trooper, Police & Fire, RSS

Delaware State Police arrested 66-year-old Henry Williams, of Bridgeville, Delaware, for selling a stolen car following a vehicle theft investigation that began last week in Bridgeville. On April 12, 2024, […]
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ChristianaCare Ranked as One of World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek for 6th Consecutive Year

Staff WriterHealth, Police & Fire, RSS-Health

ChristianaCare has been ranked by Newsweek as one of the World’s Best Hospitals (United States) for the sixth year in a row. The rankings are based on hospital quality metrics, patient-reported outcome measures, patient satisfaction data and peer recommendations from thousands of health care providers and other medical experts. “We are pleased to have earned […] The post ChristianaCare Ranked …

93 honored as 2024 Secretary of Education Scholars

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

The head of Delaware’s Department of Education has named his 93 scholars for 2024. Secretary of Education Mark Holodick selected the students based on their continued academic achievement and involvement in the community.  “This represents one of the highest academic achievements a student can earn in a Delaware public school,” Holodick said at a dinner in Dover honoring the students …

Nurse Leaders Named Fellows in Nursing Innovation

Staff WriterHealth, Police & Fire, RSS-Health

Two ChristianaCare nurse leaders have been named fellows in the 2024-25 cohort of the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program. The fellows are Danielle Weber, MSN, MSM, RN-BC, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive, and Michelle Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB, vice president of Nursing Professional Excellence. These nurse innovators will work […] The post Nurse Leaders …