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04/04/2026
Someone is added to the organ transplant list every eight minutes, and more than 4,000 children and adults in our region need an organ transplant to survive. National Donate Life Month shines a spotlight on how we all can step up to make a difference. The more you know about organ, tissue, and cornea donation, the more you can share with others.
Thank you Gift of Life Donor Program for your advocacy!
U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester visited Saint Francis Hospital this week, spotlighting The Healthy Village and Saint Francis' dedicated community partners.
Thank you to Saint Francis team and Senator Blunt Rochester for shining a light on access to care and meeting folks where they are to provide top-notch healthcare.
Photo Credit: Saint Francis Hospital
04/01/2026
It's officially National Donate Life Month! Donate Life America and Gift of Life Donor Program are sharing awareness of the hope and healing organ donation provides.
Anyone can be a potential organ donor regardless of age, race, or medical history. Inspire others to help save and heal lives.
Register at donors1.org and visit www.DonateLife.net for free resources!
03/31/2026
What an amazing partnership highlighting the healthcare career pathway! Thank you TidalHealth Nanticoke and Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health for inspiring the next generation of leaders in medicine.
03/30/2026
Happy Doctors Day! Last week, before the General Assembly went on spring recess, leaders recognized National Doctors Day and honored surgeons across Delaware.
Thank you to Sen. Marie Pinkney, Rep. Claire Snyder-Hall and legislative leaders for passing SCR 163! Our members ChristianaCare, Nemours and Beebe Healthcare were in Legislative Hall with the Delaware Chapter of American College of Surgeons to engage with policymakers and Governor Meyer as well as raise awareness of not only the clinical expertise, but advocacy for top-notch patient care and a healthier Delaware!
Photo Credit: ChristianaCare
03/29/2026
This weekend, we're continuing to highlight heart health! In this video, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Middletown CEO Dustin McFarland shares about the mission of this year's Heart Walk campaign to fight cardiovascular disease and stroke while equipping individuals with education, knowledge, and resources to act in the face of an emergency. Congratulations to Dustin for stepping up as the 2026 Wilmington Heart Walk Chair and Encompass Health for leading the engagement!
Good heart health is easy to take for granted, but your life can change in an instant. In this recent feature, Beebe Healthcare patient Chris White shares how the multi-faceted team with Beebe’s Cardiovascular Institute saved his life. The high-quality care from intervention to recovery led to amazing results.
Partnerships strengthen high-quality care and patient safety. The MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital team recently toured TidalHealth Nanticoke's dedicated, private and safe behavioral health treatment area within its emergency department.
These investments enhance patient care, remove stigma and support healing.
Photo credit: MeadowWood
03/26/2026
We’ve all seen recent headlines in other states around violence against healthcare workers and tragic deaths. The bottom line is this - the safety and well-being of our healthcare workers, patients and visitors is essential. We’re grateful to Rep. Mara Gorman for introducing House Bill 322, which seeks to ensure the safety of all who walk into a healthcare facility.
Workplace violence is an urgent and pressing concern that significantly impacts the physical and emotional well-being of healthcare professionals. It happens more often than you may think. Healthcare workers are 5 times more likely to experience workplace violence than workers overall. Our hospital workers acutely experience this on the frontlines of delivering care. Ryan Clarke, Bayhealth’s Senior Director of Emergency Management and Public Safety, provided testimony around the on-the-ground experiences and impact HB 322 will have on overall workplace safety.
The trauma, burnout, and fear are real. This legislation will help our healthcare workers feel safe and supported while on the job providing high-quality patient care. We appreciate the testimony from the Medical Society of Delaware and support of other First State Health Leaders Alliance members including the Delaware Nurses Association and Delaware Health Care Facilities Association. Our healthcare workers are the heart of healthcare, and we can support and uplift them together.
03/25/2026
Today, DHA shared comments in the House Health and Human Development Committee on Senate Bill 226, also known as Ryan’s Law. This legislation provides the framework for terminally ill patients with a valid medical ma*****na card to use medical ma*****na while seeking care in a hospital setting. The Delaware Healthcare Association worked closely with the sponsors of this bill to balance the intent of the measure with key safeguards to address operational and compliance challenges.
Delaware hospitals fulfill the mission of providing high-quality care every single day, and we appreciate the close engagement on this important topic to ensure patient care and safety. We are thankful for Sen. Marie Pinkney and Rep. Kam Smith’s leadership and collaboration!
03/21/2026
Nemours is now offering a new, breakthrough gene therapy for sickle cell disease, providing hope and healing to pediatric patients! Learn more in this feature from Delaware Online:
Nemours Children's Hospital is now offering Lyfgenia gene therapy. The treatment aims to reduce pain crises and hospital visits for young patients.
03/20/2026
Delaware hospitals are essential to building the First State's pipeline of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. Today, we're highlighting a critical component of that pipeline: Graduate Medical Education! March 20 is Match Day, when medical students are matched with their hospitals for physician residency, the next step to becoming practicing clinicians.
In the last five years, Delaware GME programs have trained nearly 1,000 physicians, and 200 primary care physicians have stayed to practice in the state. We're excited to see the next generation of Delaware docs this Match Day and beyond!
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