Delaware Healthcare Association

11/25/2025

Alright Delaware, let's make a plan for healthy holidays! Today, we've launched a respiratory illness awareness campaign with our colleagues on the First State Health Leaders Alliance.

We want to share the importance of vaccination and prevention measures as the holiday season kicks off. First up, Thanksgiving! Help protect your loved ones who might be at risk of serious flu complications by getting vaccinated.

Learn more: deha.org/advocacy/healthyholidays/

CC: Delaware Nurses Association, Medical Society of Delaware, Ability Network of Delaware, Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health, LeadingAge NewJersey & Delaware, Delaware Health Care Facilities Association, Delaware Pharmacists Society, Delaware Association for Home & Community Care

11/25/2025

Our staff profiles continue, and we are so proud to highlight Yasmine Chinoy – the keeper of all things DHA and our den mom. Yasmine is DHA’s Member Services & Special Events Coordinator and Executive Assistant to the President & CEO. When she is not planning our annual meeting or healthcare forum (p.s. you can still register online here: https://deha.org/forum/ ), you can find Yasmine cooking up a storm and trying out new recipes, especially fusion foods. A bookworm, ask her what she has on her nightstand! She’s owned a private library and has read more than 1,000 books.

Here are few other fun facts about Yasmine:
🫑 If you could be a vegetable - what would you be? If I were a vegetable, I’d be a pepper — vibrant, versatile, and able to adapt to any situation. Sweet when I want to be, spicy when I need to be!
🖥️ What was first your first AIM screen name? We didn’t have those in our day, but if we did, it would probably be "booknerd"!
🍽️ What is your favorite local restaurant? No favorites as such but love Thai food.
🎶 What was your first concert? I can't recall the first concert I attended, but the one that left a lasting impression was “The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert” at Wembley Stadium in London.
❤️ What makes you excited about working for DHA? Working with the DHA team is like being surrounded by a supportive and caring family.

11/24/2025

Last week, Bayhealth President & CEO Terry Murphy shared insights at the 14th Annual National Rural Health Day event hosted by the Delaware Rural Health Initiative. Delivering rural healthcare presents challenges, but also opportunities. It requires creativity, persistence, and perseverance - and a hope for a healthier tomorrow. We are thankful for the statewide collaborations!

11/21/2025

SUN Behavioral Delaware recently participated in the 23rd Annual Delaware Psychological Association Convention, taking part in meaningful community conversations to advance mental health. It will take all of us to break the stigma!

11/20/2025

Did you know that nearly 61 million rural Americans depend on their hospital as an important source of care as well as a critical component of their area's economic and social fabric?

Rural hospitals and health systems provide vital care to their communities. This Rural Health Day we are honoring their unwavering dedication with the American Hospital Association. Through Delaware's recent Rural Health Transformation Program application, there's a clear focus on the health of our rural communities. We look forward to partnering to strengthen rural healthcare!

11/19/2025

We'd like to express our sincere thanks to Sen. Marie Pinkney for her leadership in convening stakeholders around federal Medicaid changes and how we can work together to continue to ensure access to care. As Delaware grapples with the ripple effects of these federal policy decisions, it's going to take all of us to drive solutions that support high-quality, accessible, and affordable care for all.

There's no question, healthcare in Delaware will be forever changed. DHA estimates the Medicaid changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would cut approximately $200 million statewide from Delaware hospitals per year. We will continue to advocate for our hospitals and the patients and communities they serve in this increasingly difficult healthcare landscape and look forward to working collaboratively with state leaders and partners to maintain access to care.

It was a privilege to be part of the discussion with our DHA members.
Learn more: https://www.delawarepublic.org/2025-11-13/state-sen-pinkney-holds-second-medicaid-roundtable-as-big-beautiful-bill-act-changes-loom

Photo Credit: Delaware State Senate Democratic Caucus

11/18/2025

Congratulations to ChristianaCare for this breakthrough in cancer research! Researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have shown that disabling the NRF2 gene with CRISPR technology can reverse chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer. What does that mean? The approach restores drug sensitivity and slows tumor growth.

Wow! Learn more about the research and how it could bring hope patients and majorly influence cancer care.

https://news.christianacare.org/2025/11/cancer-breakthrough-like-an-arrow-that-hits-only-the-bullseye/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOJhFNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3ViS82C3Ujvr6rosfbll5U4spK4al64TafmHmhCRf3DvujRN9J3TEni2hSI_aem_gti0G6KbHiBi3EIfkmJ-LA

In a major step forward for cancer care, researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have shown that disabling the NRF2 gene with CRISPR technology can reverse chemotherapy resistance in lung cancer. The approach restores drug sensitivity and slows tumor growth. The findings were publis...

11/13/2025

Investing in rural healthcare is key to building a better healthcare system that works for all Delawareans. That begins with laser-focused efforts for our rural communities that support innovation, workforce, access, and more. Congratulations to Governor Matt Meyer for submitting a robust application for up to $1 billion from the Rural Health Transformation Program that includes projects to help expand access, lower costs, grow the health workforce, and ultimately improve health outcomes.

DHA looks forward to our continued collaboration with Governor Meyer and stakeholders across Delaware to turn this plan into reality. It was great to see so many members at yesterday's announcement, including host Beebe Healthcare as well as Bayhealth, ChristianaCare, Dover Behavioral Health System, SUN Behavioral Delaware, and TidalHealth Nanticoke!

11/12/2025

To the nurses, doctors, technicians and all health care support staff: Your work creates ripples of healing throughout our community.

Thank you for not only delivering quality care, but for also constantly seeking new ways to serve patients and families better. You make Delaware stronger - and we will make the First State First in Health because of you!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Please take a moment to thank the veterans in your life, and the dedicated military members in the healthcare field. You answer the call to serve every single day.

From Team DHA, thank you!

11/10/2025

Congratulations to House Speaker Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown on a successful vaccine and wellness drive this weekend! DHA was proud to support this event. As we head into the winter months, it's so important to take action to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy. When all residents have access to preventative care, including vaccines, our communities are stronger and healthier. Make your plan today!

Thank you to Speaker Minor-Brown and Sen. Marie Pinkney for your advocacy.

11/10/2025

How is it November? As we near the end of 2025, we wanted to take a moment to introduce y'all to the Delaware Healthcare Association's small but mighty team. First up, we have our fearless Vice President of External Affairs Christina Bryan.

Growing up just outside of Bethany Beach, the beach is still Christina's favorite hobby when she's not leading communications and public affairs strategy. Here are few other fun facts about Christina!

🥦 If you could be a vegetable - what would you be? Broccoli
🖥️ What was first your first AIM screen name? Surfstar14
🍽️ What is your favorite local restaurant? Heirloom in Lewes - my husband and I went on our first date there soon after it opened!
🎶 What was your first concert? Janet Jackson with NSYNC as the opener back in 1998.
❤️ What makes you excited about working for DHA? I am constantly learning about new programs/initiatives our hospitals have that not only keep DE #1 in the nation for hospital quality but also strive to improve health in their communities. It's fun to be able to share these stories with legislators and Delawareans.