ChristianaCare’s new Health Center at Middletown is set to open in early 2027. (Photo provided by ChristianaCare)

ChristianaCare unveils $865M investment to expand health care across Delaware

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

ChristianaCare is planning to invest more than $865 million in Delaware over the next three years, continuing its commitment to expand healthcare access across the state. The announcement follows a previous $375 million in spending over the last three years. The investments will include major facility expansions, new jobs, and continued innovation in healthcare delivery. “Since our founding in Wilmington …

The free and reduced-price meal program's eligibility is based on household income. (Photo by Africa Studio/Adobe Stock)

Free, reduced-price meal policy for ’25–’26 school year revealed; check for eligibility

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

The Delaware Department of Education has released details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy for free and reduced-price meals for the 2025–2026 school year. The policy ensures that children from households facing financial hardship will have access to nutritious meals through the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, and After School Snack Program. Schools will continue operating these …

121 Delaware students participated in this year's HOSA Leadership Conference.

Delaware students shine at National HOSA conference

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

A group of 121 Delaware high school students showcased their skills on the national stage this month at the 48th Annual Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) International Leadership Conference, held under the theme “Powered By the People.” Competing alongside more than 13,000 future health professionals from around the globe, students from 15 Delaware HOSA chapters earned top honors in …

The dental clinics had several stops across the whole state. (Photo by Drazen Zigic/Getty Images)

Free dental clinics provide critical care to Delaware seniors

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

Hundreds of seniors across Delaware received free dental care this spring thanks to a partnership between Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and United Concordia Dental. The mobile dental clinics, held between April 22 and May 1, traveled to several locations including Dover, Lewes, Millsboro, New Castle, and Rehoboth Beach. The initiative focused on Highmark Medicare Advantage members, offering …

The national heat wave is expected to affect about 170 million Americans in the Midwest and Northeast this week. (Photo by Xurzon/iStockphoto)

Delaware health officials urge caution as extreme heat wave approaches

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

97, 99, 96 – those are the high temperatures expected for the state’s capital, Dover, for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. With a heat wave expected to blanket Delaware in the coming days, the state’s Division of Public Health (DPH) is warning residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses, especially among the most vulnerable populations. According to the National Weather …

It's officially tick season, so be precautious to avoid getting latched on to and suffering from tick-related illnesses. (Photo by DieterMeyrl/Getty Images)

Delaware officials urge caution as peak tick season begins

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

As summer temperatures rise and more Delawareans head outdoors, state health and environmental officials are warning of increased risks from ticks and tick-borne illnesses. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) and the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) are urging residents to take precautions to avoid tick bites, which can transmit serious diseases including Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, …

Saint Francis is one of seven hospitals in the nation with this new technology.

Saint Francis Hospital unveils Delaware’s most advanced CT scanner

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Health

Saint Francis Hospital has taken a significant step forward in cardiac care with the installation of the SOMATOM Pro.Pulse, a next-generation CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers. The hospital is now home to the most advanced CT imaging system in Delaware — and one of only seven currently installed in hospitals across the United States. “There has been a significant increase …