ChristianaCare has announced the appointment of Jennifer Moberg as vice president of Emergency Services. (Photo courtesy of ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare names Jennifer Moberg Vice President of Emergency Services

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 …

The DBCC will host a Multi-Cultural Community Wellness Fair this Saturday, June 7, and will offer free health services, education, and family-friendly activities. (Photo by Kate Bezzubets)

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition to host free multi-cultural wellness fair in Claymont

Claudia EstradaHealth, Events, Headlines

CLAYMONT — 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 Delaware’s diverse communities through accessible services …

The Medical Intensive Care Unit at Christiana Hospital Newark (Photo provided by ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare ICU units earn National Beacon Awards for excellence in critical-care nursing

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

NEWARK — 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 …

Dr. Scott Siegel will present at the DBCC's virtual update, discussing the state's high rate of TNBC among Black women (Photo provided by DBCC)  

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition hosts 27th annual Update highlighting TNBC

Claudia EstradaHealth, Delaware Nonprofits, Events, Headlines

   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 DBCC’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of this disproportionate health crisis, the virtual update, titled …

Radiation oncologist Jon Strasser, M.D., is co-author of the article in Nature Medicine. (Photo provided by ChristianaCare’) 

Study finds electronic symptom monitoring improves quality of life for cancer patients

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 & …

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Susan Smith Birkhoff, Ph.D., RN, makes nursing history in Delaware

Staff WriterHealth, Headlines

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, Birkhoff’s contributions …

TSD Review Dec 26

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – December 26, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s 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 DMA’s Maya Hill shines as late dad, Coach Phil Hill, is …

TSD Review Dec 19

Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – December 19, 2024

Sonja FreyTown Square Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Top Stories Include Think tank exec questions legitimacy of state recognition of schools Nemours Children’s Health to invest $130M into Delaware facilities Wind-power substation’s rejection an “early Christmas present” for Sussex County UD to pay $715k to U.S. for NASA grant violations Dems bless Carney’s hospital cost review board picks while GOP abstain Click on the image below …

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News Briefs from the Week of Oct. 18: 37 things you might have missed

Peter OsborneHeadlines, News Briefs

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-Christiana Care

News Briefs From the Week of Oct. 7, 2024

Peter OsborneHeadlines

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 …