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Did you know it's Falls Prevention Awareness Week in Delaware? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than three million older adults are treated for falls in emergency departments across the country each year. More than 800,000 patients are hospitalized as a result of these falls. Check out the article below to learn about all the ways you can prevent potential falls.
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Preventing Falls During Colder Months
An exciting collaboration between Nemours and Bayhealth brings comprehensive care for all ages to one convenient location on the Bayhealth Sussex Campus. Here’s a preview of the new facility.
The Diabetes Wellness Center is open and seeing patients both in-person and through virtual visits. Click the link below to learn more about the services offered.
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Diabetes Management
The Bayhealth Foundation and Dover Motorsports, Inc., would like to thank our many supporters for their participation in our 35th annual Charitable Golf Tournament that was held on Aug. 20 at Wild Quail Country Club in Wyoming, DE. Due to the generosity of our sponsors and participants, this year’s tournament raised over $20,000 to support programs and initiatives at Bayhealth. Pictured from left to right are Dover International Speedway, Inc. President and CEO Mike Tatoian, Bayhealth Foundation President Lindsay Rhodenbaugh, Bayhealth Foundation Director of Development Chuck Desch, and Citizens Bank Commercial Market Executive for Delaware and Central Pennsylvania Ted Prushinski. Visit www.Bayhealth.org/Foundation for more information about the Bayhealth Foundation.
The name itself is a bit of a misnomer. When many of us hear sports medicine we think about the care an elite athlete might get in training or after suffering an injury. While these are certainly cases that sports medicine providers handle, the scope of this orthopaedics specialty goes far beyond that. Bayhealth Sports Medicine Physician Terrence Tsui, DO, discusses this type of medical care and how it can benefit any patients recovering from injury or wanting to regain or improve functionality.
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Not Just for Athletes: Sports Medicine Can Benefit Anyone
Are you a cardiac patient or a care partner to a cardiac patient who wants to learn how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle? Join our Healthy Hearts Club, which is now meeting virtually beginning Oct. 20. Click the link for more details and to sign up.
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Virtual Healthy Hearts Club
Check out more of our dedicated volunteers wearing their masks! #MaskUpDE
Do you have diabetes? Join us for our free monthly diabetes support group that we're now offering virtually beginning Oct. 20. The group, which is facilitated by our diabetes educators, allows you to connect with others in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Click the link for more details and to register.
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Virtual Diabetes Support Group
Bayhealth is pleased to announce plans for the construction of a new outpatient center offering a range of care services located at the intersection of Lewes-Georgetown Highway and Hudson Road near Milton. The new facility will bring more primary care physicians, specialists, walk-in and emergency care and diagnostic services to our southern Delaware region. The Delaware Health Resources Board recently granted Bayhealth preliminary approval to move forward with plans for a combination emergency department and walk-in care center on the 18-acre site.
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New Facility Brings Expanded Services to Sussex County
Anyone interested in learning about breastfeeding basics and the ins and outs of what kind of pump works best is invited to register for a virtual seminar and Q&A being held on Oct. 20. Click the link for more details and to sign up.
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Virtual Breastfeeding 101/Pumping Milk and More
In observance of World Stroke Day, we want you and your loved ones to be aware of the signs and symptoms of stroke. Did you know carotid artery disease accounts for up to a third of strokes? Bayhealth offers the groundbreaking TCAR procedure as a minimally invasive treatment option for this condition. Visit Bayhealth.org/TCAR to learn more.
Bayhealth is pleased to announce it has received a $25,000 grant from Bank of America to support its efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic. The grant will be used to purchase supplies, PPE, tests, medications, and whatever else is needed to address the COVID-19 crisis. Click the link below to learn more.
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Bayhealth Receives Grant from Bank of America to Help Address COVID-19 Crisis
National Health Care Facilities and Engineering Week is a great time to recognize our Facilities and Plant Operations Teams for all they do for the operation, maintenance, and repair of Bayhealth’s roughly 80 buildings situated on 248 acres. Thank you for all you do!
As part of the statewide initiative, Delaware Goes Purple, Bayhealth is working with the Delaware Community Response Team to host a drive-thru naloxone distribution and resource center in Kent County today at Blue Hen Corporate Center, 655 S. Bay Road, Dover, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Those trained will immediately receive a free opioid rescue kit. #BayhealthGoesPurple #DEGoesPurple #HelpIsHere
At Bayhealth, we are celebrating Respiratory Care Week. Our dedicated respiratory therapists put their heart and soul into their work. They place themselves on the frontline without any hesitation. This year has been especially challenging, but our respiratory teams never backed down in the face of uncertainty. #BayhealthStrong
As the nice fall weather continues, here are a few fun ideas to get outside!
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7 Ways to Get Outside Away from Screens
Starting today, Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 visitation guidelines are changing at Bayhealth. No visitors will be allowed at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus and Bayhealth Emergency Center, Smyrna. Previous visitation restrictions remain in place at Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus, Bayhealth Outpatient Centers, and Bayhealth Medical Group offices. For a complete list of visitor guidelines, visit Bayhealth.org/COVID-19 or visit the link below.
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Registered Nurse Audrey Aldrich, BSN, RN, recently earned a DAISY Award during her time working in the Bayhealth Cancer Center, Sussex Campus. “It is very clear that Audrey was created to be a nurse,” said Bertha Kennedy, a patient who nominated Aldrich for the award.
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Aldrich Receives DAISY Award
Considering weight loss surgery? Join Bayhealth Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Theodoros Katsichtis for a free virtual seminar that covers the basics of bariatric surgery and includes an interactive Q&A session. Click the link for more details and to register.
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Virtual Bariatric Informational Seminar
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Happy Thanksgiving! While this year may look different than others, we want to thank your community for everything you are doing to stay safe. And of course we want to extend a special thank you to our dedicated team members who are working today. #BayhealthStrong
We're very thankful for our volunteers and miss having them in our hospitals. That's why we recently showed our appreciation and reminded them how they're always a part of our Bayhealth family. #BayhealthStrong
Team members at Bayhealth Medical Group's Revenue Cycle are spreading cheer this winter by giving back. Through their Warm-Up Winter Holiday Drive, they collected 50 mittens/gloves, 30 hats and 8 face masks for men, women and children that were delivered to a local community charity.
Breastfeeding your baby is a commitment and pumping comes with many challenges. The Bayhealth Lactation Services team is here to help new moms get through the struggles and celebrate the milestones in the journey to meet their breastfeeding goals. So have a good cry when you need one. And remember that Bayhealth offers virtual Breastfeeding 101/Pumping Milk and More classes. And if you have questions or need support call 302-744-7233. Visit Bayhealth.org/Breastfeeding for more information. #dontcryoverspilledmilkday
It’s a snowy one here today! We’re thankful for our Plant Operations team for braving the cold to make sure our sidewalks and roadways are safe. A special shout out goes to Dan Nicar for posing for a picture!
As the region’s health leader, Bayhealth is using new and innovative treatments to help in the fight against COVID-19. The latest tool is a limited supply of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), the therapeutic agents designed to treat COVID-19 in high-risk patients. This treatment was authorized for emergency use by the FDA and has been distributed through the government to healthcare systems like Bayhealth. These synthetically created antibodies mimic the action of natural antibodies in fighting viruses. While not a cure for COVID-19, mAb infusions, when administered early after symptoms appear, have been found to be effective in shortening the length of illness and preventing potential hospitalization for those infected.
Bayhealth's Volunteer Services team is coming together to make valentines for veterans! The group is creating Valentine's Day card to share with local veterans so they know they are loved and appreciated by their community. #BayhealthStrong
