It’s been more than two months since the COVID-19 pandemic brought the first stay-at-home orders from government officials striving to “flatten the curve” of the virus as it has worked its way through Delaware and the nation.
Editor's note: With the mandated closure to the public of all restaurants and bars in the state, except for carry-out, drive-through and delivery services, we are compiling a listing of which restaurants are remaining open to provide those services and the details involved. Restaurants that …
Whether they’re longtime “gym rats” or someone who was finally honoring a long-ignored New Year’s resolution to get more active, or instructors who lead all of them to better fitness — they have struggled to keep fit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
When the first shovels of dirt were lifted 18 months ago, Beebe Healthcare officials certainly had no idea that the South Coastal Health Campus on Route 17 in Millville would open its doors during a worldwide health crisis.
How quickly our lives have changed during this coronavirus pandemic. At my house, we’re social distancing and we’re washing our hands constantly. Disinfectant wipes are always at the ready as we wipe down everything, including our counters, doorknobs and even the bottoms of our shoes.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bayhealth had to suspend the tours of its Centers for Women & Infants and the classes they typically offer to expectant mothers. However, virtual tours are available and educational resources can be accessed through a free online tool.
Beebe Healthcare’s new freestanding emergency department at the South Coastal Health Campus in Millville will open Tuesday, May 5, with less fanfare than is normal for a new location’s grand opening.
Highmark on April 20 announced that its commercial members, Affordable Care Act members and Medicare Advantage members in Pennsylvania and Delaware now have access to a comprehensive, technology-enabled opioid-use disorder (OUD) program. The program, which was first rolled out to Highmark’s …
Bayhealth’s Emergency & Trauma Services, in partnership with local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams recently started using a secure, HIPPA-compliant communication technology called Twiage. The app, which can be used on smartphones, tablets and computers, replaces the phone and radi…
To provide access to healthcare for residents practicing social and physical distancing at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Beebe Medical Group is offering telemedicine visits across all offices — specialty, primary and walk-in care.
Beebe Healthcare is proud to recognize Shawna Mayles as the March 2020 recipient of the Living Our Values Every Day (L.O.V.E.) Letter Award.
Since Friday, March 20, walk-in services for the outpatient lab and imaging at Atlantic General Hospital were cancelled due to COVID-19.
Highmark has announced that members who require in-network, inpatient hospital care for COVID-19 will not incur any deductibles, co-insurance and co-pays, effective immediately. The decision applies to members with group employer coverage (self-funded groups may elect to opt into the program…
To better meet client demand, AIDS Delaware has doubled its case manager staff downstate and relocated their southern Delaware office to Georgetown.
Applications for the James G. and Nancy W. Barrett nursing scholarship are now available on the Atlantic General Hospital website. The Non-RN to RN Scholarship is available to current AGH employees and those in the community who are pursuing an RN degree. The RN to BSN, or other Advanced Deg…
Given the recent outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), many people are unable to attend regularly-scheduled medical appointments, like physical therapy. In addition, the shut-down of local gyms and fitness facilities limits options for exercise to prevent physical decline and subsequent health…
Beebe Healthcare announced on March 18 that in continuing to evaluate the rapidly changing information about coronavirus (COVID-19), as of 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, it was making changes to its March 12 visitor guidelines, moving from limiting patients to two pre-selected visitors to only…
Dr. David A. Tam, M.D., MBA, FACHE, was set to assume the role of president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare on Tuesday, March 17. Tam joined Beebe early to assist with the ongoing preparedness and response to the coronavirus disease.
Beebe Healthcare and Beebe Medical Foundation representatives celebrate the setting this week of the very first beam of their largest expansion project, the Specialty Surgical Hospital at the Rehoboth Health Campus. Pictured, from left are: Mark Loukidies, vice president, Facilities & En…
The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is providing guidance for patients to minimize their risk of getting or spreading the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. A new resource from ACEP, Stop the Spread: A Patient Guide to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), provides tips on how to minim…
Atlantic General Hospital announced on March 10 that it has been named a 2020 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Delaware Technical Community College on March 10 announced that it was instituting precautions for its students and staff to address concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Carbs, carbs, carbs! Which ones do we eat? How much should we have? Will they make me gain weight?
Starting when we are children, we learn that food tastes good. We start to explore different tastes and textures, soon learning there are foods we prefer. However, as we get older, we become more and more busy. This busyness in our lives can mean a rushed 10-minute lunch at our desk or on th…
It started with a group of friends wanting to continue their neighborhood New Year’s celebration by jumping into the ocean.
As the new year waits just around the corner, Beebe Healthcare is in the final months of construction of its new South Coastal Campus on Route 17 in Millville.
The best time of the year is right around the corner as the weather continues to warm up in Sussex County.
Good health is more than visiting the doctor when you’re sick. It also includes mental and spiritual health and just eating a little better each day.
A group of local churches has put together a health fair so extensive that it will be spread over three buildings on Saturday, April 6.
The Medical Staff at Beebe Healthcare created the Nursing Scholar’s program to support the nursing education of eligible candidates in the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare. Among this year’s recipients of the Medical Staff scholarships is Katherine Cessna of Millvill…
In our recent series of health stories on technologically-savvy ways to get (and stay) in shape, I noted the expected release of the Wii Fit game and balance board peripheral this month. Well, May 22 arrived late last week, and with it my very own copy of the game and my very own balance board.
Kung fu fighting
The wiggles
A downhill challenge
A weighty dilemma
Off to a good start
