To inspire the next generation of students to pursue careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and learn about the power of genomic science, ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute has launched a new Learning Lab on its premises that offers educational programming about revolutionary CRISPR gene editing technology. Located next to the Gene Editing Institute’s lab on […] The post On Unique …
We see, hear and read a lot about strokes. But what do we really know about them? It’s important to separate facts from myths since stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States, as reported by the American Stroke Association. What is a stroke? A […] The post Stroke Myths …
Ponnamma Mathai, BSN, RNC-OB, of Christiana Hospital, has received a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Mathai, who came to ChristianaCare as a travel nurse from India and is now a staff nurse on the Labor and Delivery Unit, was nominated by her colleague, Carly Rechenberg, for making a pregnant woman’s wishes for her delivery come true. […] The post Ponnamma Mathai …
Chanelle Caple, BSN, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Caple was nominated by Alison Scheidly, who also is a ChristianaCare nurse, for taking excellent care of Scheidly’s grandmother, Joan Brozek, after a heart attack. Scheidly wrote in her nomination that when Brozek experienced a heart attack in early December […] The post Chanelle Caple …
Vanessa Vecore, RN, of Christiana Hospital, has received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Vecore, who recently completed her Labor and Delivery residency in nursing, was nominated by Tonya Corbitt, after her son and his girlfriend experienced a difficult delivery. “Vanessa has to be the sweetest, most down-to-earth and compassionate nurse I have ever met […] The post Vanessa Vecore …
Nichelle Belton, BSN, RN, a nurse case manager for ChristianaCare HomeHealth, has received a DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She was nominated by Mary Miles, after caring for her cousin at the end of his life. “ChristianaCare is fortunate to have Nichelle Belton,” Miles wrote in her nomination. “Her compassion and professional skill cannot be beat. […] The post Nichelle Belton …
Looking for a new way to add heart-healthy salmon into your weeknight rotation? We’ve got you covered. Fresh and flavorful, this one-pan dish is quick to assemble and done in under 20 minutes. Salt-free lemon pepper is a great way to add big flavor to your meals without unnecessary sodium. Keep an eye out for […] The post Sheet Pan …
Researchers at ChristianaCare’s Cawley Center for Translational Cancer Research at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have demonstrated for the first time that microRNA (miRNA) expression leads to a diversity of cancer stem cells within a colorectal cancer tumor. This diversity of cancer cells may explain why advanced colorectal cancer is difficult […] The post Research: Cancer …
It’s easy to get caught up in everyday responsibilities like caring for our families, work, extracurricular activities, house projects and so much else. But making time to care for yourself and your health must become the top priority. By taking time to care for yourself first, you are empowered and strengthened to care for your […] The post Breathe In …
The children’s nursery rhyme sings to us, “It’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man’s snoring …” But if you’ve had a sleepless night, you know what it’s like to be jealous of that snoring man who is sound asleep in his bed. At ChristianaCare, we want you to feel well-rested and refreshed after a good […] The post It’s Raining, …
