A new study from ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute is offering new insight into why some parts of Delaware see higher rates of advanced breast cancer and how to reduce that burden. Published July 22 in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, the study builds on previous research that pinpointed two …
Sussex County investigates wastewater discharge near Bethany Beach
Sussex County officials are investigating a wastewater discharge issue at the South Coastal Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility near Bethany Beach after discovering a compromised pipe diverted treated effluent into a nearby tax ditch. The problem was reported to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) on Saturday, July 19, after Environmental Services staff identified the diversion from …
ChristianaCare and Virtua Health explore creation of regional nonprofit health system
ChristianaCare and Virtua Health have announced they’ve signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to explore the formation of a new regional nonprofit health system, a potential partnership that would bring together two major healthcare providers to serve communities across Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. If finalized, the partnership would create an expansive system spanning more than 10 contiguous …
Researchers at ChristianaCare and UD uncover possible “Tissue Code” behind how human bodies stay organized
Researchers from ChristianaCare’s Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute and the University of Delaware have uncovered what may be a fundamental set of rules that keep human tissue organized, even as the body replaces billions of cells every day. In a recent study published in the scientific journal Biology of the Cell, researchers demonstrate how five simple rules …
What to know about PFAS in Delaware: local impacts, risks, and what’s being done
Between new treatment efforts in Stanton and ongoing concerns about contamination in the Christina River, PFAS have emerged as a growing concern in Delaware, raising questions about health, accountability, and cleanup. So, what are PFAS? And why do they matter? PFAS—short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances—are a class of human-made chemicals used in products like nonstick cookware, waterproof clothing, and …
ChristianaCare celebrates construction milestone for Aston Hospital
ChristianaCare and Delaware County leaders marked a major milestone in the construction of ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston, on July 9 with a ceremonial beam-signing to commemorate the completion of the structural phase of the project. Located at 700 N. Turner Way, the 20,000-square-foot hospital remains on track to open in the second half of 2026. ChristianaCare is developing the facility in …
ChristianaCare and CHOP partner to expand pediatric care in Delaware and beyond
ChristianaCare and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced a new strategic affiliation on Tuesday that aims to expand access to specialized pediatric care across Delaware and neighboring communities. The collaboration, set to begin in spring 2026, will bring CHOP’s nationally renowned expertise in children’s health to ChristianaCare’s existing network, enhancing access to advanced treatments in Delaware, Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania, …