WILMINGTON- On March 31, ChristianaCare hosted its inaugural “The Way We Care Awards” at the Gateway Conference Center at Wilmington Hospital, honoring 37 caregivers who have gone above and beyond to provide exceptional care to patients. The awards ceremony recognized individuals who have been commended by patients for offering outstanding experiences. Caregivers from various roles, campuses, and care settings, including …
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WILMINGTON- A new study published in Nature Medicine suggests that metastatic cancer patients who regularly report their symptoms through a home-based electronic monitoring system experience improved quality of life, better clinical outcomes, and fewer emergency department visits compared to those who do not participate in such reporting. The study, led by researchers from ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & …
WILMINGTON- Nurses and healthcare professionals gathered across ChristianaCare’s campuses to celebrate a long-anticipated milestone, the organization’s fourth consecutive Magnet designation. “For your commitment to nursing excellence and quality care, we are thrilled to recognize ChristianaCare with its fourth consecutive Magnet designation,”said David Marshall, J.D., DNP, RN, chair of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC). “This accomplishment is a powerful testament …
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WILMINGTON- ChristianaCare, Delaware’s largest private employer, is tackling healthcare costs by implementing new solutions that prioritize preventive care, improve employee health, and maintain manageable costs. As healthcare costs continue to rise, businesses and employees alike face increasing financial pressure. ChristianaCare, provides health coverage for nearly 23,000 employees, spouses, and dependents through its self-funded health plan. It has taken significant steps …
WILMINGTON– ChristianaCare President and CEO Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH, has once again been honored as a top business leader by Delaware Online/The News Journal. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Nevin has been recognized for her significant impact on Delaware’s future and her leadership in health care. Nevin’s leadership continues to distinguish ChristianaCare as a national leader in …
NEWARK – The Newark Police Department has unveiled a new Behavioral Health Unit aimed at improving the response to mental health crises within the community. Developed in collaboration with ChristianaCare and funded through the Delaware Criminal Justice Council‘s federal Connect and Protect Grant, the unit seeks to provide specialized, compassionate care to individuals in need. The innovative program was established …
WILMINGTON— Governor Matt Meyer announced his two nominees for the Diamond State Hospital Cost Review Board. Dr. Thomas Sweeney and Gary Ferguson have been nominated and must be confirmed by the Delaware State Senate. Dr. Thomas Sweeney, an emergency medicine physician and leader, has over 30 years of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and EMS leadership, dedicated to …
More than 200 ChristianaCare caregivers and their families came together for a systemwide service project on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 20, to pack supply kits for neighbors in need. Caregivers and their families served together. These volunteers assembled 3,500 supply kits with essential items like washcloths, dish soap and detergent for individuals …
NEWARK – The ChristianaCare Health Network has officially become the second group of doctors and the first house staff in Delaware to successfully unionize. “It’s very exciting that Christiana residents have come together to form a union, creating the framework to support each other in each department’s needs,” said Dr. Layla Annous, a resident physician in medicine and pediatrics. ChristianaCare …
WILMINGTON – An official from ChristianaCare hopes a new $225,000 grant will help its community health workers serve 150 more patients. The grant, distributed by the HighmarkDelaware’s BluePrints for the Community program, will fund the first ChristianaCare Community Health Worker program dedicated to offering comprehensive support to eligible Medicare patients throughout the state, ensuring these individuals have access to essential …
