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ChristianaCare study maps breast cancer risks in Delaware hotspots, guides targeted prevention

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 …

The wastewater discharge occurred near Bethany Beach over the weekend. (Photo by Chatchai Limjareon/iStock Getty Images)

Sussex County investigates wastewater discharge near Bethany Beach

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

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 …

Leaders from ChristianaCare and Virtua Health announce plans to explore the creation of a regional nonprofit health system, aimed at expanding access to high-quality, innovative care across four states. (Photo courtesy ChristianCare)

ChristianaCare and Virtua Health explore creation of regional nonprofit health system

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 …

Gary Schleiniger, Ph.D., and Bruce Boman, M.D., Ph.D., longtime collaborators behind the study, uncovered potential rules of tissue organization. (Photo courtesy ChristianaCare)

Researchers at ChristianaCare and UD uncover possible “Tissue Code” behind how human bodies stay organized

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 …

PFAS are found in a wide range of products and environments, and once released, they don’t go away easily. (Photo by FREEPIK)

What to know about PFAS in Delaware: local impacts, risks, and what’s being done

Claudia EstradaHealth, Environment, Government, Headlines, Town Square Live

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 Hospital, Aston, celebrated the completion of the structural phase of the project. (Photo courtesy ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare celebrates construction milestone for Aston Hospital

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

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 …

CHOP’s nationally renowned expertise in children’s health will be added to ChristianaCare’s existing network, enhancing access to advanced treatments in Delaware, Maryland, southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New Jersey. (Photo Credit: Patrick Rosenbaum)

ChristianaCare and CHOP partner to expand pediatric care in Delaware and beyond

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

  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, …