ChristianaCare Union Hospital

11/28/2025

RSV and other respiratory viruses are increasing as we head into the holiday season. It’s important to know the signs and understand how to care for a child who may be sick.

Learn more about recognizing symptoms and what to do if your child has RSV: https://ow.ly/NBeJ50XxJCZ

RSV affects your child's nose, eyes, throat and lungs. It spreads when your child coughs, sneezes or shares food or drinks. RSV can make it hard for a child to breathe. It is important to watch the symptoms, especially in babies.

11/28/2025

Boost Your Immune System This Flu Season! 🛡️ Now is the perfect time to protect your health. At ChristianaCare, we share simple ways to strengthen your immune system and stay healthy this winter:

- Eat a nutrient-rich diet with fruits, vegetables, and leafy greens
- Stay active with regular exercise like walking, biking, or yoga
- Wash your hands often to prevent the spread of germs
- Prioritize quality sleep for a stronger immune system
- Get natural Vitamin D from sunlight
- Stay hydrated to support overall health
- Avoid to***co and limit alcohol, which can weaken immunity

Protect yourself and your loved ones by taking steps for immune health, flu prevention, and wellness this season. Schedule your flu shot at ChristianaCare or visit your local pharmacy today!

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Give your immune system a boost to help fight the flu! The balance between a healthy immune system and healthy habits is necessary to fight the flu. To ensure you are thriving with your health and wellness throughout this year’s flu season and beyond, we developed a list of tips, or “life hacks,...

11/28/2025

Exercise and Diabetes: It Doesn’t Have to Be Intimidating 💙

People living with or at risk for diabetes often hear that lifestyle changes — including regular exercise — are key to managing their condition. But what does “exercise” really mean?

It doesn’t have to be running a marathon or lifting heavy weights! Exercise simply means getting physically active and raising your heart rate. That can include:

- Walking, biking, or jogging
- Gardening or climbing stairs
- Chair exercises or stretch-band routines
- Zumba, yoga, or other cardio workouts

Regular movement can help improve blood sugar control, boost energy, and support overall health. Learn more about how exercise can make a difference in managing diabetes: https://ow.ly/KV7a50XxJRB

People living with or at risk for diabetes are commonly told that the key to improved diabetes control involves lifestyle changes, including a regular exercise routine. Alongside a healthy diet, exercise can contribute to weight loss.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ChristianaCare! Today, we come together with loved ones to reflect on the blessings in our lives. May your day be filled with joy, gratitude, and moments that make your home feel warm and full of laughter.

We are especially thankful for our extraordinary caregivers and the incredible community we serve.

What are you thankful for today?

11/26/2025

Happy National Cake Day! 🎂 If you’re looking for a simple and delicious way to celebrate, our Chocolate-Peanut Butter Icebox Cake is the perfect treat. With just four ingredients — graham crackers, vanilla yogurt, chocolate, and peanut butter — this no-bake dessert comes together in minutes and chills into a creamy, dreamy slice of joy.

Light, cool, and ridiculously easy… consider your cake cravings officially satisfied today. 😋✨

Stay chill and enjoy the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate with this cool icebox cake. With only four ingredients and no baking required, this make-ahead dessert comes together in a snap. Graham crackers are sandwiched between creamy layers of sweet vanilla yogurt that are flavored....

11/26/2025

As the holiday approaches, we’re reflecting with gratitude for our caregivers, our neighbors, and the incredible community we serve. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season. 💙

Share with us — what are you thankful for this year?

11/25/2025

On Day #7 of our 7 days of Thanksgiving recipes, these crispy brussels sprouts with prosciutto share a secret well known to brussels sprouts lovers: roasting changes everything. Roasting brussels sprouts brings out a sweetness and nuttiness that is beyond compare.

Here, lean prosciutto and a little olive oil add flavor without a lot of fat. The prosciutto can easily be omitted for a vegetarian option.

If you’re not already a brussels sprouts lover, prepare to be wooed!

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If your memory of brussels sprouts involves the words "boiled," "mushy" or "bitter" — it's time to hit the reset button with this healthy, delicious recipe.

11/25/2025

Our Cecil County community is sure to be thank-full this Thanksgiving thanks to the generosity of our ChristianaCare Union Hospital caregivers 🦃🍂. Departments around the hospital helped gather donations for Gilpin Manor Elementary School families to enjoy this holiday season. Households will be receiving a turkey, stuffing essentials, vegetables, pasta, cranberry sauce and more to have a delicious feast!

We are so grateful to our caregivers for coming together to give back to the community. Everyone deserves to have a happy, food-filled Thanksgiving, and we are thankful to be able to meet their needs. Happy Thanksgiving to all our patients, caregivers and their families!

11/25/2025

A message of gratitude from ChristianaCare President & CEO, Dr. Janice Nevin.

11/25/2025

Say hello to Michael Price! 🌴 Caregivers know Michael as a dependable leader who serves as nurse manager of Surgical Services and IR at Union Hospital. He has served patients at Union for over 5 years and has been with ChristianaCare for over 15 years! For his team, his ultimate goal is “to provide the best atmosphere for them to be successful in taking care of our patients and their families.”

Family is everything to Michael 💚. Whether it be a night at the movies, rocking out at a concert, or touring colleges, he appreciates every moment he gets to spend with them. Michael loves trying new restaurants with his wife, and cooking for her on his myriad of cooking appliances. A gourmet pizza using his pizza oven, a brisket in the smoker, and burgers on the Blackstone!👨‍🍳🍕

As a native New Orleans, Michael is a huge fan of LSU, the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Braves 🏈. He also enjoys playing flag football and helping coach for his Middletown, Delaware community.

Interested in joining the Union Hospital team? See our openings here: https://ow.ly/MrfZ50Xx9AK|

11/24/2025

On Day #6 of our 7 Days of Thanksgiving recipes, these indulgent mini cheesecakes are a great addition to your desert menu!

Neufchâtel cream cheese and Greek yogurt keep these make-ahead treats lighter without losing the creaminess that makes cheesecake so decadent. Individual portions make them ideal for sharing with a group, and are perfectly portioned after a large holiday meal!

Skip the giant pot of boiling water and enjoy this classic seafood meal in a single pan straight from the oven. Roasting allows the vegetables to caramelize, bringing out their natural sweetness and adding another level of flavor not found in a traditional shrimp boil. Making your own spice blend gi...