Healthier Sussex County

Healthier Sussex County Healthier Sussex County is a collaborative effort of community members, community resources & hospitals created in response to the needs of our community.

Beebe Medical Center, Bayhealth - Milford, Nanticoke Health Services and several other health and community organizations have joined together to support all Sussex County residents in our quest to achieve better health. The following objectives have been set to date:

- To identify and address health disparities
- To identify and address health education needs
- To positively impact health behavior

Two major Healthier Sussex County initiatives have been set for this year. The primary goals include increasing the number of residents in Sussex County who receive diabetes testing and self-management education, and to increase compliance with recommended breast cancer screenings among women in the county.

06/25/2019

Looking for a place to watch the fireworks this Independence Day? Click on "more" for a list of dates, times and locations of Fourth of July events being held this year across Delmarva.

06/24/2019

See what skin cancer looks like and how to check for it.

06/21/2019

Here are a couple of tips from Dr. Carey and our ED Program Coordinator, Laura Ebeling, to help you and your family stay safe while enjoying the great outdoo...

A great reminder on the first day of summer! *xCounty
06/21/2019

A great reminder on the first day of summer! *xCounty

06/19/2019

According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death among most American adults, regardless of s*x, race, or ethnicity, killing more than 630,000 each year. That’s one in every four deaths. Don’t risk becoming another statistic. Find out if you are at risk.

06/18/2019

Many people don't know which shots they need as they get older. And the vaccines can be tougher to keep track of because many adults go to the doctor less frequently than kids do.

06/07/2019

Districts, charter schools and community partners across Delaware are providing free meals to children in their communities so they don’t go hungry while school is out.

06/07/2019

Time is often listed as the most significant barrier to being physically active. Between work, time with family and friends, having a social life, maintaining a house, and everything in between, finding time to be active can be extremely difficult. However, if you’re resourceful, you can find nont...

Everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Protecting your skin is easy. Be sun smart!
05/15/2019

Everyone is at risk for skin cancer. Protecting your skin is easy. Be sun smart!

05/15/2019

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