When Glenna Matthews was rushed to the hospital with severe gastrointestinal symptoms and abdominal pain, she never suspected to hear the word “cancer” in her diagnosis. Her tests confirmed an early stage endometrial cancer originating in the lining of her uterus. “I couldn’t believe it,” Matthews said. “I have been a nurse for more than 40 years and never suspected …
Delaware surfer finds brain tumor treatment close to home
Words matter. So, when Tom Truman started loosing his, he knew something was very wrong. “I was getting confused and mixing up what I wanted to say,” Truman recalled. The imaging tests his doctor ordered revealed the reason why. Truman, at age 61, was diagnosed with a tumor in a part of his brain called the left temporal lobe just …
Erica’s story: From diabetic coma to walk on the beach
For years, Erica Lingerman struggled without success to get her type 1 diabetes under control. She suffered through bouts of shakiness, exhaustion, excess water retention and an overall feeling of being unwell – until her symptoms reached a life-threatening peak in 2022 when she wound up in a coma. When a ChristianaCare nurse in her endocrinologist’s office suggested the …
Researcher Bruce Boman gets ‘ever closer’ to colorectal cancer cure
For decades, Dr. Bruce Boman, medical director of Cancer Genetics and Stem Cell Biology, has been making strides in colorectal cancer research. He and his research team focus on gaining a greater understanding of advanced colorectal cancer, with hopes of discovering a treatment or cure. When colon cancer is caught early, 91% of patients survive five years or longer, …
Asparagus With Ham Sauce
Take advantage of nutritious peak-season asparagus with this weeknight-friendly dish. Fork-tender asparagus combines with smoky diced ham to create a quick and flavorful sauce that is served over zoodles (zucchini noodles) or your favorite pasta substitute. Look for reduced-sodium ham to help keep the salt level down. Did you know? Asparagus is a great low-carb and low-calorie source of …
Amanda Crowe Honored With DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Amanda Crowe, BSN, RN-BC, on 4N at Wilmington Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying exceptional clinical skills, compassion, calm, respect and partnership. Crowe was nominated by one of her patients who was grateful to have her …
Denise Greene Honored With ROSE Award
Denise Greene, senior medical assistant at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute, has received the ChristianaCare ROSE Award. ROSE stands for Raising Our Standard of Excellence, recognizing outstanding partners in nursing who help deliver dedicated, compassionate care to patients and families. Greene was nominated by a colleague who recognized her for the kindness she displayed in her …
Kelin Stanley given DAISY Award for extraordinary nurses
Kelin Stanley, BSN, RN, GERO-BC, nurse on the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Christiana Hospital has been honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses for the second time. ChristianaCare DAISY Award recipients are nurses recognized for meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of patients and families by displaying exceptional clinical skills, compassion, calm, respect and partnership. Stanley was nominated by …
ChristianaCare ranked No. 5 Best Health System by Money magazine
ChristianaCare has been ranked the No. 5 health system in the nation by Money magazine in its 2024 hospital rankings. ChristianaCare received an overall grade of A, as well for an A for its commitment to price transparency. ChristianaCare also was recognized for its nuclear medicine specialty and its respiratory infection treatment. “At ChristianaCare, our mission is simple, yet profound: We …
Healthy Oven-Baked Fajitas
Close your eyes and imagine the sound and smell of sizzling hot fajitas. Hungry yet? Next time you are craving this Tex-Mex favorite, make it at home. This heart-healthy, low-sodium meal can be prepared in no time, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. The post Healthy Oven-Baked Fajitas appeared first on ChristianaCare News. Staff WriterThis post was originally published on …