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 systemâs emergency departments and oversee prehospital services and trauma programs. âJenniferâs appointment as vice president of Emergency Services at ChristianaCare is a testament to her unwavering dedication and …
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition to host free multi-cultural wellness fair in Claymont
CLAYMONT â The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC), in partnership with the Delaware Division of Public Health and Claymont Community Center, will host a Multi-Cultural Community Wellness Fair this Saturday, June 7, and will offer free health services, education, and family-friendly activities. The wellness fair is designed to support the health and well-being of Delawareâs diverse communities through accessible services …
ChristianaCare ICU units earn National Beacon Awards for excellence in critical-care nursing
NEWARK â Three intensive care units at Christiana Hospital in Newark have received national recognition from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), earning 2025 Beacon Awards for Excellence for delivering high-level, evidence-based care and patient outcomes. The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Surgical Critical Care Complex (SCCC), and Transitional Surgical Unit (TSU) were honored for their work treating some …
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition hosts 27th annual Update highlighting TNBC
 The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will host its 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update virtually on May 14, featuring a presentation highlighting the troubling distinction as the state with the highest rates of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) among Black women. As part of DBCCâs ongoing efforts to raise awareness of this disproportionate health crisis, the virtual update, titled …
Study finds electronic symptom monitoring improves quality of life for cancer patients
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 ChristianaCareâs Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & …
Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, makes nursing history in Delaware
WILMINGTON- Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, is breaking new ground in the nursing field through her leadership and mentorship in the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE). As the first nurse scientist to be named an INBRE site principal investigator and the first nurse to receive the prestigious Seema S. Sonnad Mentor of the Year Award, Birkhoffâs contributions …
Town Square LIVE Weekly Review â December 26, 2024
This Weekâs Top Stories Include El Diablo Burritos owners launch new concept two doors down in Trolley Square Nature Boy Ric Flair brings cannabis product to Columbia Care locations New Castle County raises impact fees for new construction Delaware Hospice to move to scattered-bed model at St. Francis Hospital DMAâs Maya Hill shines as late dad, Coach Phil Hill, is …
Town Square LIVE Weekly Review â December 19, 2024
This Weekâs Top Stories Include Think tank exec questions legitimacy of state recognition of schools Nemours Childrenâs Health to invest $130M into Delaware facilities Wind-power substationâs rejection an âearly Christmas presentâ for Sussex County UD to pay $715k to U.S. for NASA grant violations Dems bless Carneyâs hospital cost review board picks while GOP abstain Click on the image below …
News Briefs from the Week of Oct. 18: 37 things you might have missed
Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items — and there are lots of categories with more to come– to [email protected] BUSINESS Court of Chancery published updated Guidelines for Persons Litigating in the Court of Chancery. Last updated in August 2021, the Guidelines identify best practices for moving cases forward to completion in the Court of Chancery. The Guidelines discuss …
News Briefs From the Week of Oct. 7, 2024
A Calendar of future events will soon complement this compilation of news briefs from the past week. Within this page, you’ll see quick hits in our core categories, plus such topics as Long-Term Traffic Alerts, Charitable Contributions, Delaware People (Promotions and Honors) and Fond Farewells. GOVERNMENT Governor John Carney activated 100 service members and more than 40 vehicles from the …