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ChristianaCare appoints new leaders for Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 …

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City of Wilmington to test emergency sirens on Friday

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Police & Fire

The City of Wilmington will conduct a test of its Emergency Alert and Notification system on Friday, March 28, 2025, at approximately 1:00 p.m. Residents and businesses should expect to hear sirens and test verbal announcements as part of the city’s routine emergency preparedness efforts. A total of 13 emergency sirens located throughout the city will be activated for a …

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Family fun day to focus on emergency planning

Charles MegginsonCulture, Headlines

By the time disaster strikes, it’s too late to prepare. That’s why the Delaware Emergency Management Agency plans to bring the community together to learn how to be ready for the unknown.  However grim the premise, DEMA promises a fun-filled and adventure-packed day for the entire family.  On Saturday, Sept. 17, from 10 a.m. til 2 p.m., the agency will …