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DE becomes First State where paramedics provide whole blood to patients statewide

Delaware has become the first state to offer whole blood in ambulances across all its counties, marking a significant advance…

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Peter Osborne posted at 11:38 am

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Nationwide IV fluid shortage did not impact Delaware hospitals

Delaware hospitals have weathered the storm created by a really big storm in North Carolina. Hurricane Helene triggered a nationwide…

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Peter Osborne posted at 11:20 am

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Delaware Medicaid spending rises sharply but experts question quality of care

By Bradley Vasoli Spending on Medicaid, the federal-state healthcare program serving lower-income Americans, has climbed significantly in many states, including…

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Bradley Vasoli posted at 3:49 pm

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Delaware Roundup: News briefs from the week of Dec. 2

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.…

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Peter Osborne posted at 4:31 pm

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ChristianaCare gets $250K grant to help more Medicare patients

WILMINGTON – An official from ChristianaCare hopes a new $225,000 grant will help its community health workers serve 150 more…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3:18 pm

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Delaware Roundup: Quick Reads (11/22)

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend.…

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Peter Osborne posted at 10:43 pm

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DHA to Carney: Don’t appoint hospital cost-review board

By Bradley Vasoli In a letter to Governor John Carney (D) this week, the Delaware Healthcare Association (DHA) urged him…

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Bradley Vasoli posted at 4:29 pm

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Delaware Roundup: 38 (Really) Quick Reads (11/15)

The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward…

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Peter Osborne posted at 3:59 pm

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Q&A: Dr. John Powell returns home as Beebe Healthcare’s physician-in-chief

  By Pam George Dr. John Powell is back in the county where he grew up On Nov. 11, a…

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Peter Osborne posted at 7:43 pm

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WilmU, ChristianaCare to launch state’s first doctorate nurse anesthetist program

WILMINGTON – There’s a long road ahead of certifications, student recruiting, and thousands of hours of hands-on clinical experience, but…

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Peter Osborne posted at 5:32 pm

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Saint Francis Hospital’s Healthy Village creates national social-services healthcare model

WILMINGTON – Saint Francis Hospital hopes a new, unique initiative will be a national model for healthcare. As it celebrates…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3:55 pm

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LaVante’ Dorsey shatters stigma of mental health with women-focused business

LaVante’ Dorsey spends many of her free days at Battery Park in New Castle, where she sets up a chair…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 2:28 pm

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Del. gets $38.8 million from feds to assist in opioid crisis 

Nearly $40 million of federal funding is headed to the First State for substance use disorder and mental health services.…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 3:32 pm

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Del Tech, Highmark unveil new healthcare center in Dover

The $3.4 million project of an 8,700-square-foot healthcare facility that’s four years in the making celebrated its opening Tuesday. Delaware…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 12:38 pm

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BVSPCA offering free vaccines to combat respiratory disease outbreak

In light of a canine respiratory disease outbreak in Delaware that forced a couple of the largest animal shelters to…

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Jarek Rutz posted at 10:26 am

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Gift of Life Donor program and Bayhealth

Each day, 17 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Bayhealth is pleased to…

Betsy Price posted at 2:09 pm

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Improvements in reconstruction one focus of DBCC breast cancer update

The mechanics of breast reconstruction after cancer was one of the issues focused on Wednesday during Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s…

Betsy Price posted at 5:48 pm

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Metastatic cancer patients could get expanded treatment coverage

A bill that would expand treatment for a certain type of cancer passed the House Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1:29 pm

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From McDonald’s to medicine: a path of opportunity 

Thanks to an opportunity program that helps people earn their high school diploma, Quontisha Chisholm went from working at a…

Jarek Rutz posted at 1:04 pm

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Public Health seeks $3.5 million more in 2025 state budget

Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division…

Jarek Rutz posted at 3:57 pm

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Black History Month: A time to focus on breast health

Black History Month, celebrated the entire month of February, is a time to reflect, celebrate and acknowledge the contributions, achievements,…

Terry Rogers posted at 1:48 pm

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Bayhealth welcomes first New Year babies of 2024

  Bayhealth welcomed its first two New Year babies of 2024, As the world rang in the New Year. At…

Betsy Price posted at 9:04 am

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Living a healthy lifestyle reduces risk of breast cancer, chronic disease

Diagnosis of chronic disease is growing throughout the world and Delaware is no exception. According to Delaware Public Health, hypertension…

Terry Rogers posted at 3:06 pm

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Breast Cancer Screening crucial to better outcome

There is significant evidence that early detection is the best tool in fighting breast cancer, as cancers caught early are…

Terry Rogers posted at 2:41 pm

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Wilmington mails surveys to help identify lead water contamination

The city of Wilmington is asking the public to help crack down on lead contamination in water. City water customers…

Jarek Rutz posted at 3:11 pm

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Fall campaign underway to support DBCC

The fall campaign is underway to help Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) in its mission to promote early detection of…

Terry Rogers posted at 10:51 am

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Time to trash expired meds and reduce drug overdose deaths

With Delaware’s 25th Prescription Drug Take-Back Day coming up Saturday, Oct. 28, the state says it sees signs that discarding…

Ken Mammarella posted at 2:00 pm

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    DSB Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 EDGE Grant Competition

    Calling all small business owners! If you want to start your own small business or have been in business for
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    Applications for 1st round of EDGE Grant Competition ’25 open until Feb. 28

    The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) is now accepting applications for the first round of its 2025 EDGE Grant
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    It’s time to nominate for the Women’s Hall of Fame Class of 2025 

    The nomination period for the 2025 Delaware Women’s Hall of Fame is underway. Established in 1981, the Delaware Women’s Hall
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    2025 turkey hunting season draws record applicants, permits

    It’s huntin’ season in Delaware.  And many – a record number – of First Staters want to partake. The Department
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    Head of St. Anne’s Episcopal arrested on 25 counts of child porn

    Justin Smith, head of school at Middletown’s St. Anne’s Episcopal School, has been arrested and charged with 25 felony counts
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    Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance Announces New Tax Schedules for 2025

    WILMINGTON, Del. (Feb. 3, 2025) — The Delaware Division of Unemployment Insurance recently announced, under House Bill 433, newly established
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    2025 Polar Bear Plunge attracts a record 4,416 brave souls

    The 2025 Polar Bear Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Delaware sponsored by Wawa was held on Sunday, February 2nd. The
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    Delaware LIVE+ Weekly Review – Feb. 2, 2025

    This Week’s Top Stories Include NAEP scores show increase in math, little change elsewhere Division of the Arts recognizes Individual
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    Permitting, healthcare costs drive State Chamber’s Competitiveness Agenda

    The business community is paying close attention to what the General Assembly will do in the current session. Still, Delaware
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    UD nursing students support Wilmington Hope Commission free health screenings.

    WILMINGTON –Senior nursing students from the University of Delaware will work with the Wilmington Hope Commission to provide Free Walk-In
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