WILMINGTON- Nurses and healthcare professionals gathered across ChristianaCare’s campuses to celebrate a long-anticipated milestone, the organization’s fourth consecutive Magnet designation. “For your commitment to nursing excellence and quality care, we are thrilled to recognize ChristianaCare with its fourth consecutive Magnet designation,”said David Marshall, J.D., DNP, RN, chair of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC). “This accomplishment is a powerful testament …
WILMINGTON—The Wilmington City Council recognizes March as Women’s History Month, paying special tribute to Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the first Black female organ transplant surgeon. In 1987 Congress passed a resolution authorizing the President to proclaim March of each year as Women’s History Month. “This year’s theme is moving forward together, educating and inspiring generations, it is a commitment to the …
WILMINGTON- ChristianaCare, Delaware’s largest private employer, is tackling healthcare costs by implementing new solutions that prioritize preventive care, improve employee health, and maintain manageable costs. As healthcare costs continue to rise, businesses and employees alike face increasing financial pressure. ChristianaCare, provides health coverage for nearly 23,000 employees, spouses, and dependents through its self-funded health plan. It has taken significant steps …
Ten Delaware high schoolers secured top 10 finishes in the 46th annual HOSA-Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Dallas, which wrapped up Saturday. The conference is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in career-focused competitive events, take part in community service work and leadership opportunities. READ: Your guide …
The State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the next 20 years. It met Monday and may meet on July 10 and July 20 to discus options. The options presented relate to the “Other Post-Employment Benefits” that the state is trying to cut back on and close the unfunded …
Christiana Care plans to restore medical services in late 2024 to Jennersville Hospital, which has been closed since 2021. The Delaware-based system will open what Pennsylvania calls a micro hospital, with 10 emergency department beds, 10 inpatient beds and imaging services. The opening date is subject to change due to the significant work that will be required to renovate the West …
A change to the health insurance held by retirees of Delaware’s state government is causing an uproar. The state’s requirement that retirees and pensioners switch from original Medicare to a specially-tailored Medicare Advantage plan has led to charges that retirees will lose their doctors or be denied services that are currently covered. That’s not true, said Delaware Secretary of Human …
Delaware’s hospitals and health system provided nearly $978 million in community benefit spending during Fiscal Year 2020, according to a new report from the Delaware Healthcare Association. Community benefit spending includes charity care, bad debt, losses on government-sponsored health insurance and support for community programs. The figure was included in the Delaware Healthcare Association’s 2022 Community Benefits Report, a …
Several First State students finished in the top 10 of events at the 45th annual HOSA Future Health Professionals International Leadership Conference in Nashville. The gathering of 10,500 students and advisors from across the world included more than 150 Delawareans competing in events such as medical reading, epidemiology, sports medicine, community awareness, dental terminology and health education. 15 Delaware students …
by Terry Rogers Bayhealth is now requiring all employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine under new federal regulations As many hospitals began requiring all staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19, Bayhealth was one of the few healthcare systems who allowed their staff to either be vaccinated or submit to weekly tests under the recommended CDC guidelines. With a …
