The American Heart Association recognized six Delaware hospitals for following evidence-based guidelines that improve patient outcomes in heart disease and stroke care. (Photo by Marek Studzinski)

Six Delaware hospitals honored for excellence in heart and stroke care

Claudia EstradaHealth, Headlines

Six hospitals in Delaware have been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for their commitment to improving outcomes for patients facing heart disease and stroke, the nation’s leading causes of death. The recognition comes through the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative, a national quality improvement program that supports hospitals in providing evidence-based care for patients experiencing cardiovascular conditions. …

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Bayhealth employees face Feb. 28 vaccine deadline

Betsy PriceBusiness, Headlines

Bayhealth’s Sussex County campus   About one-tenth of Bayhealth Medical Center’s 4,100 employees have asked for an medical or religious exemption so they don’t have to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Most were for religious exemptions, and not many have been granted, based on federal guidelines about who qualifies, said Shana D. Ross, vice president of Human Resources, and Kevin Snyder, …