WILMINGTON — Governor Matt Meyer has nominated Judge Monica A. Horton to serve on the New Castle County Superior Court, referencing her broad legal background, public service experience, and judicial leadership. “Judge Horton brings a wealth of professional knowledge and a steadfast dedication to impartiality and fairness,” Meyer said in a statement. “Monica has consistently demonstrated intelligence, integrity, and compassion. She …
ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute has become the first facility in Delaware to offer CARVYKTI, a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy for adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant multiple myeloma, a rare but serious form of blood cancer. “CAR-T cell therapy represents a paradigm shift in the treatment of multiple myeloma,” said Dr. Thomas Schwaab, Bank …
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 …
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 …
ChristianaCare has appointed Dr. Vishesh Agarwal as chief of Addiction Medicine Services, a leadership role that will oversee and expand the health system’s approach to substance use disorder treatment. In his new position, Agarwal will direct addiction care across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and consultation settings at ChristianaCare. He is tasked with developing consistent clinical guidelines, supporting interdisciplinary teams, and advancing …
Over 150 participants joined the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) virtually on May 14 for the organization’s 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update, themed “The State We’re In.” The Zoom-based event brought together healthcare professionals, advocates, and community members to explore pressing issues in breast cancer care, including racial disparities, access to screening, and advances in prevention and treatment. The program …
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 …
WILMINGTON — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, city and state leaders gathered Thursday to unveil a new suicide prevention sign on Wilmington’s Washington Street Bridge — a site long associated with suicide attempts and community concern. The installation aims to signal compassion, reduce stigma, and connect those in crisis with lifesaving resources such as the 988 Suicide & …
NEWARK — ChristianaCare has named two new physician executives to lead its Emergency Medicine and Pediatric service lines, selecting Lauren Cooksey, M.D., and Megan Mickley, M.D., MBA, for the roles. Both leaders have experience as interim chairs since 2024 and are now tasked with guiding strategic development, clinical priorities, and operational performance for their respective departments. “We are incredibly fortunate …
WILMINGTON — The 34th annual ChristianaCare Golf Classic brought together more than 200 golfers across 58 teams at the DuPont Country Club on Monday, April 28, raising a record-setting $280,000 to support The Fund for ChristianaCare Health System. RELATED STORY: ChristianaCare ICU units earn National Beacon Awards for excellence in critical-care nursing Held amid the scenic grounds of the DuPont …
