Delaware Healthcare Association

02/21/2026

Innovation and cutting-edge technology are key to driving efficiency and positive outcomes in healthcare. We're glad Delaware lawmakers are at the forefront of this and engaging in conversations around artificial intelligence. HB 191, sponsored by House Speaker Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown clarifies that nonhuman entities may not hold a professional healthcare license or represent themselves as healthcare providers in Delaware.

This bill balances consumer protection with innovation by addressing misrepresentation of nonhuman entities while still allowing artificial intelligence to be used as a supportive tool by licensed healthcare professionals. Thank you to the Delaware Nurses Association for leading advocacy on this effort and First State Health Leaders Alliance colleagues for their support!

Learn more in Delaware Public Media: https://www.delawarepublic.org/science-health-tech/2026-01-27/delaware-healthcare-groups-support-bill-that-says-ai-is-not-a-doctor-or-nurse

02/20/2026

Congratulations to TidalHealth Nanticoke on the groundbreaking of its new childcare center in Seaford! Opening near the end of this year, this center is a commitment to TidalHealth employees and their families. This not only eases stress and provides peace of mind, it provides high-quality nurturing care. Supporting our healthcare workforce, recruiting and retaining talent and providing work-life balance is essential to strengthening healthcare access in our state.

Learn more: https://www.tidalhealth.org/news/tidalhealth-breaks-ground-tidalhealth-kids-seaford

02/19/2026

Way to go Yalanda Osborne, a patient care technician on the 4W unit at ChristianaCare's Wilmington Hospital! Yalanda received the ROSE Award for her dedication to patient care and transformative solutions.

“Yalanda’s innovative idea to improve our documentation system will provide a significant impact on patient outcomes,” said Crystal Hogate, Osborne’s nominator and manager. “This enhancement is crucial as it helps in monitoring patients’ nutritional status more accurately, preventing unnecessary feeding tubes, and may be shown to ultimately reduce the length of hospital stays.”

Thank you to Yalanda for your care and innovation. Read more: https://news.christianacare.org/2026/02/yalanda-osborne-recognized-with-rose-award/

02/17/2026

Delaware’s hospitals and health systems are committed partners in improving perinatal mental health care delivery and support. We're thankful to House Speaker Rep. Melissa Minor-Brown, Sen. Marie Pinkney, and State Representative Valerie Jones Giltner as well as Lieutenant Governor Kyle Evans Gay and the Behavioral Health Consortium for leadership on solutions to improve maternal and infant outcomes statewide!

We're pleased to support HCR 82, which establishes the purpose and protocol for the creation of a comprehensive state of the state report on perinatal mental health in Delaware. This will provide a coordinated, data-driven approach to understanding perinatal mental health needs, service gaps, workforce challenges, and outcome disparities that affect birthing individuals and families across Delaware.

02/16/2026

Partnership helps power healing and strong mental health support. SUN Behavioral Delaware and counselors from the Appoquinimink School District recently connected on these important topics to support students. Great collaborations!

Photo Credit: SUN

02/15/2026

This Week: Check out MeadowWood Behavioral Health Hospital's Job Fair!

Stop by to meet the team and learn about opportunities in behavioral health.

Register here: https://ow.ly/vtGk50Ycw1g

02/14/2026

Today is not only Valentine's Day it is National Donor Day. It is important to not only spread awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation but recognize those who have given and received donations.

To learn more about the message and awareness, please visit Donate Life America: https://donatelife.net/

02/13/2026

This is great opportunity to get involved in the Saint Francis Hospital community and share your perspective to improve patient and family experience!

We’re excited to share that Saint Francis Hospital is now accepting applications for our Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC). This council brings together patients, families, and caregivers to help us strengthen the care and experience we provide.

We truly value the diverse voices of our patients and families, and we’re looking for individuals who want to share their perspectives and partner with us to shape the future of care at Saint Francis.

PFAC members meet a few times a year to offer feedback, collaborate with our team, and represent the patient and family community.

Those would who like to apply may visit https://bit.ly/3OQFFvZ

02/06/2026

We are still in the thick of respiratory illness season, so please take precautions to stay healthy! Did you know that ChristianaCare has a Cough & Cold Line for adults 18+ to guide you through cold, flu, or COVID-19 symptoms?

📞 Call 302-623-7400 | Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Learn more here: https://christianacare.org/us/en/campaigns/cough-and-cold

02/05/2026

As our aging population continues to grow, Beebe Healthcare has created a comprehensive resource guide that provides information on local services, healthcare, and more. Thank you to team Beebe for compiling this guide and recognizing how critical it is to address both medical and social factors like food insecurity and more.

Read more: https://www.beebehealthcare.org/health-hub/wellness/advancing-age-friendly-care

01/30/2026

Senate Bill 213, which was a product of the settlement agreement that was reached on House Bill 350, has been signed into law.

Delaware hospitals continue to support transparency and accountability to drive affordability. As we face unprecedented uncertainty on the national level, solving for healthcare at home deserves an all-hands-on-deck collaborative approach. We are grateful for Governor Meyer’s administration, House and Senate legislative leadership, and the Delaware General Assembly for their swift action to pass this legislation. We stand ready to continue partnering on collaborative solutions that not only drive affordability but build on Delaware’s ranking as the #1 state in the nation for hospital quality.

Full statement here: https://deha.org/dha-statement-on-senate-bill-213/

01/30/2026

Thank you Rep. Debra Heffernan and Sen. Elizabeth "Tizzy" Lockman for convening a conversation around Delaware's healthcare workforce for the first Kids Caucus of 2026!

It was a privilege to discuss the landscape, challenges, and opportunities with our First State Health Leaders Alliance colleagues, Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health and Delaware Nurses Association , as well as Nemours. Put bluntly - we need more healthcare workers in our uniquely growing and aging state. This is an all-hands-on-deck effort among stakeholders and we're glad to be at the table. Great discussion!