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 …
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 …
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 …
On Monday mornings, Lutheran Community Services (LCS) food distribution coordinator Jennifer Williams works with a team of volunteers to pack a week’s produce, meat and other essentials for Delaware Food Farmacy participants. With the entire family receiving enough food for 10 meals each week, LCS has provided over 100,000 healthy meals since the program started. […] The post Farm-to-Table Where …
Emmanuel Mensah, M.D., MBA, has been appointed chief medical officer of ChristianaCare’s Wilmington Hospital, effective January 2024. In this role, Dr. Mensah serves as the senior physician executive of Wilmington Hospital, responsible for quality, safety, care standardization, clinical outcomes and patient experience across the continuum of care. He works to be the liaison between the […] The post Emmanuel Mensah, …
Kim Solomon’s kitchen showed all the signs of a good lunch in the making – chopped veggies on the counter, a few dirty dishes in the sink and two people laughing as they cooked. “Don’t worry, we’re going to clean all this up,” ChristianaCare community health worker Michelle Torres, BBA-HM, said as she sliced tilapia […] The post Food is …
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, …
Arsalan Sheikh, D.O., MBA, FACE, has been named chief medical officer of ChristianaCare Union Hospital. In this role, Dr. Sheikh will serve as the senior physician executive of Union Hospital, responsible for quality, safety, care standardization, clinical outcomes, and patient experience across the continuum of care. He will be the liaison between the medical staff, […] The post Arsalan Sheikh …
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, 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 …
