Please join us for today's pre-recorded moment of meditation and prayer.
Did you know? A new chapel was recently constructed at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. Located beside the Retail Pharmacy, the chapel is open 24 hours a day for personal worship, prayer and reflection. Bayhealth’s weekly moment of meditation and prayer is also broadcast live from the new chapel each Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Lupus is a chronic, automimmune disease. There are a few different forms of the disease but the name is usually used to describe systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the most common and most serious type. The fact there’s so much variation in how lupus shows up and impacts sufferers is one reason it’s often misunderstood and can be hard to diagnose, explained Rheumatologist Robert Moyer, MD. According to the Lupus Foundation of America, close to 1.5 million Americans are living with a form of lupus.
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Understanding Lupus
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Bayhealth Nursing Career Fair - Sussex Campus
FRI, OCT 9 AT 2:00 PM EDT
Bayhealth Nursing Career Fair - Kent Campus
We're spotlighting our dedicated volunteers who are doing their part and wearing their masks. Thank you for all you do, we miss you in the hospitals! #MaskUpDE
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Have you gotten your 2020 Go Pink! T-shirt yet? T-shirts are $10 each. Proceeds after expenses will be divided between breast screenings and education programs available through Bayhealth and the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Click the link below to find out how to get your T-shirt.
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James Tompkins PT, DPT, is Bayhealth’s new senior director for the Department of Rehabilitation Services. As Bayhealth’s senior director of Rehabilitation Services, Tompkins will oversee inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation professionals that work at both the Kent and Sussex Campuses.
Considering weight loss surgery? On Oct. 15, 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
Expectant moms who have questions about the Center for Women & Infants at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus are invited to join us for a free virtual Q&A session on Oct. 13. Click the link for more details and to register.
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Virtual Labor and Childbirth Q&A Session - Sussex
Congratulations to all of our Delaware Today Top Nurses 2020 honorees (including some not pictured!). We're so proud to showcase your accomplishments! #BayhealthProud #BayhealthStrong
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Today is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, which honors and remembers those who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss and their babies. In observance of this important day, wreaths were placed near the entrances of both of our hospitals.
Expectant moms who have questions about the Center for Women & Infants at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus are invited to join us for a free virtual Q&A session on Oct. 22. Click the link for more details and to register.
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Virtual Labor and Childbirth Q&A Session - Kent
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
Join us for today's pre-recorded moment of meditation and prayer focused on Bayhealth Goes Purple and the mission to remove the stigma associated with addiction, provide support and inform community members about access to local resources. #BayhealthGoesPurple
In response to a growing community need for care, Bayhealth recently presented a Certificate of Public Review (COPR) to the Delaware Health Resources Board requesting approval to add additional inpatient beds, as well as a C-section suite at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. Learn more about our plans at the link below!
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Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus Growing to Meet Community Needs
As part of its recognition of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Month, Bayhealth held a ceremony on Oct. 9 to dedicate a CuddleCot that was previously donated by Katy Towery in memory of her son Greyson who was born “sleeping” at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus in June.
Pictured at the dedication of the CuddleCot from left to right are Cheryl Hewlett, Rev. Carol Harris, Beth Lucas, Lindsay Rhodenbaugh, Linda Lopez, Joanna Wilson, Katy Towery, Jared Towery, Rev. Paul Isaacs, Stephenie Lee, Kathryn Starr Lynch, and Amy Morris.
Check out this fun challenge to help our kids move more at home!
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25 Ways to Get Moving at Home Infographic
This October, Bayhealth is raising awareness about substance use disorder in support of the statewide initiative, “Delaware Goes Purple.” Join us this Friday at 1:30 p.m. for a moment of meditation and prayer to recognize and support those impacted by addiction in our communities #DEGoesPurple #BayhealthGoesPurple #HelpisHere
Annual screening mammograms can detect abnormalities within breast tissue that may later develop into tumors or even cancer. Each month, Bayhealth offers low-cost screening mammograms. Rest assured your mammogram will be done safely. To register for a screening or learn more about locations, call 302-744-6562 or visit Bayhealth.org/Mammograms
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Low-Cost Screening Mammograms
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
Bayhealth team members recently united for a moment of prayer and meditation followed by a short walk to show the steps we’re taking to raise awareness about substance use disorder in support of the statewide initiative, “Delaware Goes Purple.” The mission is to remove the stigma, provide access to local resources, and help families in our community find connection and hope. #BayhealthGoesPurple #DEGoesPurple #HelpisHere
Family Medicine Physicians Andrea Arellano Vu, MD, and Kenny Vu, MD, were exploring an avenue to treat patients who couldn’t easily come to the office, due to work schedules, transportation issues, being bed-bound, anxiety over leaving home, or other challenges. Well before the COVID-19 outbreak, they had looked into telehealth and were ready to accelerate plans into action in mid-March. A virtual visit should be just as meaningful and productive as a traditional office visit. Some preparation can help acclimate you to the process and set the stage for success. They offer tips to make the most of your telehealth visit.
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How to Make the Most of Your Telehealth Appointment
Thank you to our dedicated Medical Staff team members (and those not pictured) during National Medical Staff Services Awareness Week! The team is a vital part of ensuring our community is cared for. Thank you for all you do!
The Medical Staff Development Committee Credo Award honors physicians and advanced practitioners who exemplify the core values of the Bayhealth Medical Staff Credo of respect, compassion and excellence. Award winners are announced each quarter. Bayhealth’s Medical Staff Credo says that Medical Staff members are expected to demonstrate respect and compassion for patients, their families, physician colleagues, and healthcare workers by communicating positively with them and about them. The Medical Staff Credo Award honors those who embody this credo. Visit www.Bayhealth.org/Credo to nominate a deserving Medical Staff member.
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Bayhealth now offers a new procedure called TCAR (Transcarotid Artery Revascularization) to treat high surgical risk patients with carotid artery disease and prevent future strokes. TCAR is a minimally invasive and safe approach that is clinically proven to reduce the risk of stroke for patients needing stenting for clogged carotid arteries in order to improve blood flow to the brain. Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon Paul Fedalen, MD, was the lead surgeon for the first TCAR performed at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. He was joined by Interventional Cardiologist Khaled Eljazzar, MD, and Interventional Neurologist Sumeet Multani, MD, in launching Bayhealth’s TCAR program and successfully completing the first case.
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Bayhealth Performs its First TCAR Procedure to Treat Carotid Artery Disease
Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer deaths in Delaware. Screening for early detection is one of the best methods for prevention. Lung screening also reduces mortality by 20 percent. Don’t wait until you have symptoms. Rest assured your screening will be done safely. To find out if you’re eligible for a screening visit www.bayhealth.org/lung-screening or call our lung screening navigator today at 302-744-6831.
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Lung Screening
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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Bayhealth was recently named Client of the Year by Surgical Directions, a consulting firm it worked with to modify and refine its Operating Room processes and improve its Perioperative Services with a goal of increasing staff, surgeon and patient satisfaction.
The project involved several departments at Bayhealth including, but not limited to, Perioperative Services, Anesthesiology, Endoscopy, the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Central Sterile Processing, Materials Management, and Patient Access, as well as surgeons and their staff. Over the course of several months, the interdisciplinary team evaluated and revamped everything from scheduling to preadmission testing and authorizations to the patient experience on the day of surgery. Their hard work and dedication is one of the reasons they received the award from Surgical Directions
Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served or continue to serve our country. We're especially proud of our Bayhealth team members who are also veterans. Many shared either recent photos or images from their time of service. Feel free to tag an image or share a story in the comments below your photo. Thank you for your service!
This year's Delaware Diabetes Coalition Annual Diabetes Wellness Expo is all online. Click the link below to learn more about the free sessions. The event starts tomorrow.
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Bayhealth has received Most Wired recognition from the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) for the second consecutive year. Specifically, it has earned recognition as a certified level 9, meaning it’s viewed as a leader in healthcare technology who has implemented advanced technologies and leveraged them across the entire organization to improve quality of care and patient experience and provide greater access to healthcare services.
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Bayhealth Receives 2020 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition
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Each year, Bayhealth hosts a special event for the team members who work the night we "fall back" when Daylight Saving Time ends. Thank you to our dedicated team members who put in the extra hour to care for our community! #BayhealthStrong #ThrowbackThursday
Difficulty breathing. Coughing. Shortness of breath. Chest tightness. These may sound like allergies or symptoms of common illnesses, but for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), they could be warning signs of an exacerbation of their condition. And for some, that could mean an emergency room visit or hospitalization.
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Help at Home for COPD
Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Gavin Brown, RN, joined Bayhealth four years ago as a certified nursing assistant. Brown says he would frequently pick up extra shifts on other units throughout the hospital in order to become a well-rounded CNA and to find his niche for when he became a registered nurse. “I found that niche when I began working shifts in the Medical ICU at Kent. I applied immediately and was hired to the Neurosurgical ICU when I graduated nursing school in December 2018,” he explained. #YON2020 #YearOfTheNurse
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Year of the Nurse Spotlight Gavin Brown
Now more than ever we need to follow COVID-19 precautions, including wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequent hand washing. #WearAMaskDE
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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
Make sure you are wearing a mask, washing your hands, and maintaining safe social distancing at all times! #WearAMaskDE
The Bayhealth Neurology practice has moved to a new space in Dover at the Eden Hill Medical Center. The medical office was formerly located at 540 S. Governors Ave # 100 in Dover. Bayhealth Neurology, Dover is open to serve patients in their expanded location at 200 Banning Street, Suite 150.
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Bayhealth Neurology, Dover Moves to New Outpatient Location
Apply today to attend a virtual presentation about Patient Access and Patient Financial Services positions at Bayhealth!
The 45-minute virtual presentation takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. The presentation will cover open positions in both departments which include registrars, schedulers, collections specialists, and medical billing/coders.
Email Anna_Conner@Bayhealth.org to RSVP. Make sure to send a copy of your resume too! Everyone who registers will receive an email with information about how to join the virtual event.
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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 free virtual seminar and Q&A being held on Dec. 8. Click the link for more details and to sign up.
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Virtual Breastfeeding 101/Pumping Milk and More
This year's Festival of Trees celebration is virtual! Visit the link below to see all the trees on display this year at both campuses. You can purchase tickets for your favorite tree right on the site!
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Festival of Trees
PLEASE NOTE! Bayhealth Occupational Health, Milford and Bayhealth Walk-In Medical Care, Milford are CLOSED today due to an unexpected power outage in the area.
The launch of Bayhealth’s Family Medicine Residency program is nearing as the first cohort of residents will arrive at Bayhealth in July 2021. As anticipation builds for the program, Bayhealth Family Medicine Program Director Brintha Vasagar, MD, MPH, FAAFP, along with the Bayhealth Foundation, continue to share an overview of the program.
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Bayhealth Foundation Hosts Greater Kent Committee
Team members in Bayhealth Medical Group’s Revenue Cycle initiated efforts this fall to help their community members in need. Involving the Medical Group Administration, the Coronavirus Management Team (CMT), the Patient Information Center (PIC), and other neighboring Bayhealth employees in the Blue Hen Corporate Center, they launched a Thanksgiving food drive to collect non-perishable food items, as well as monetary donations toward the purchase of turkeys, for donation to the local food bank. With everyone’s generosity, 496 pounds of food and 18 turkeys were contributed, for a total of over 700 pounds of food, to go to local families. They have also started collecting winter items for a local homeless shelter and blankets for an animal welfare organization.
Do you have diabetes? Join us for our free monthly diabetes support group that we're now offering virtually. 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 employees know the real meaning of giving back to the community, and especially during the holiday season. Respiratory Therapists Elizabeth Hurley, RRT; Noreen Guittari, RRT; and Kelley Tull, RRT, are leading a Toys for Tots campaign that started at the Sussex Campus and spread to Kent Campus. Thank you to all of our amazing team members who have donated to this cause. #BayhealthStrong
There's still time to register to attend a virtual presentation about Patient Access and Patient Financial Services positions at Bayhealth!
The 45-minute virtual presentation takes place on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 12 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. The presentation will cover open positions in both departments which include registrars, schedulers, collections specialists, and medical billing/coders.
Email Anna_Conner@Bayhealth.org to RSVP. Make sure to send a copy of your resume too! Everyone who registers will receive an email with information about how to join the virtual event.
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Manager for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy at Bayhealth Sussex Campus Joshua Smith, PT, DPT, MDT, was selected to represent Delaware in the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Centennial Scholars Program in 2021. Smith was one of 100 therapists from across the country chosen to take part in a year-long journey to promote leadership and excellence.
As a healthcare leader, Bayhealth is proud to announce the first team members have received the COVID-19 vaccine. This was thanks to a collaborative effort with the State of Delaware and our health partners. The COVID-19 vaccine is a critical tool for our health care workers treating patients. At Bayhealth, we’re always safe, always open, and always ready to care for our community. #CovidVaccineDE #BayhealthStrong
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Elisabeth Cote, a progressive care unit nurse at Bayhealth Medical Center, was the first Delawarean to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this morning.
After nine long months fighting COVID-19, this is a moment of hope for Delaware and for our country. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Delaware’s nurses, doctors, nursing assistants, and non-medical staff have all demonstrated courage and leadership every day of this COVID-19 crisis.
Now, nurses like Elisabeth Cote are leading by example again by stepping up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. It is because of them that we will beat this pandemic and come out stronger on the other side.
It’s here! Bayhealth is among our nation’s first healthcare leaders to receive the much awaited COVID-19 vaccine. The doses will be given to Bayhealth’s frontline team members in the next several days. Stay tuned to our social channels as we share footage of the first team members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine is a critical tool for our health care workers treating patients. At Bayhealth, we’re always safe, always open, and always ready to care for our community. #CovidVaccineDE #BayhealthStrong
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This year's Festival of Trees celebration is going virtual! Click the link below to see all the trees on display this year. You can buy tickets online too!
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Bayhealth's Annual Festival of Trees
This virtual seminar covers what expectant moms need to know about having their baby at Bayhealth. It also includes an opportunity for participants to ask any questions they may have. The seminar is free, but registration is required. Click the link for more details and to register.
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What to Expect When You're Expecting at Bayhealth
As a healthcare leader, we understand the importance of taking care of our community across the continuum. This week we want to highlight our teams that are giving back. For Bayhealth team members working at the Blue Hen Corporate Center, the spirit of giving started this Thanksgiving when they collected and donated more than 700 pounds of food to help feed local families. Now that we've turned to the colder months, they have started other charitable drives to help the homeless and other community groups with winter items. Thank you to these team members for all you do to take care of others this holiday season. #BayhealthStrong
Please join us for a memorial service honoring Dr. Stephen Cooper.
Even Santa Claus turns to Bayhealth, the region’s healthcare leader for his healthcare needs, just in time for his Christmas Eve deliveries! Today, Santa and Dr. Neha Soares were some of the first to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this morning at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. You'll recall Bayhealth was the first Delaware health system to begin vaccinations early this week after receiving the first doses on Monday. Bayhealth: always safe, always open, always ready to protect Delaware and jolly ole St. Nick. #CovidVaccineDE #BayhealthStrong
Read Elisabeth Cote's first-hand experience being the first nurse at Bayhealth and in Delaware to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. #CovidVaccineDE #BayhealthStrong
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I was the first person to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Delaware. I was nervous, but as a nurse I hope to set an example for why people should get vaccinated.
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"Other than a few camera flashes, my experience was standard: There was the cold wet of the disinfecting wipe, and the slight sting of the shot in my deltoid muscle."
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"Other than a few camera flashes, my experience was standard: There was the cold wet of the disinfecting wipe, and the slight sting of the shot in my deltoid muscle."
Thank you to all of our media partners for sharing this historic moment. #CovidVaccineDE #BayhealthStrong
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1st Delawarean receives COVID-19 vaccine at Bayhealth Hospital in Dover
Happy Holidays from Bayhealth Pastoral Care and the entire #BayhealthStrong team. Please join us for our final Moment of Meditation and Prayer of 2020.
Merry Christmas to those who celebrate holiday! We have to say a very special thank you to our team members who are working this holiday to keep our community cared for. Over the past weeks our special Holiday Cheer Committee has been spreading joy through lots of fun activities including holiday caroling. This holiday will be unlike any other. But we will get through this. #BayhealthStrong
Santa has had a busy week! First he made sure to get the COVID-19 vaccine, now he's making sure take care of all the boys and girls in our community! We know this holiday season is unlike any other, but please know the sacrifices made today will help keep our family, friends, and neighbors safe tomorrow. #BayhealthStrong
We still have more spotlighting to do! This week we want to highlight our teams that are giving back because as a healthcare leader, we understand the importance of taking care of our community across the continuum. Today we want to showcase Bayhealth's Resource Management team members who also collected Toys for Tots donations to help give back to our communities. Thank you for all you do! #BayhealthStrong
We're continuing to spotlight the spirit of giving at Bayhealth! As a healthcare leader, we understand the importance of taking care of our community across the continuum. This week we want to highlight our teams that are giving back.Today's spotlight is our Information Technology team that worked together to donate items to Toys for Tots to ensure young children in the area have a toy for the holiday. Thank you for all you do to help our community! #BayhealthStrong
The first Bayhealth baby born in 2021 came
into the world at 10:52 a.m. at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. Baby boy Josiah weighed 5 pounds, 5
ounces. He was born to proud parents Angelica Batiz
and Jonathan Rosa of Dover. Baby Josiah joins two
older brothers and one older sister. Mother Angelica
Batiz and baby Josiah are pictured center. Behind mom and baby from left to right are father Jonathan Rosa; Patricia Boesenberg, LPN; Tanya Brown, RN; and
Hillary Reedy, RN.
Congratulations on baby Josiah! #NewYearBaby
#FirstBayhealthBaby2021
Getting ready to say goodbye to 2020? Celebrate safely by limiting gatherings to only people who live in your house and having virtual get-togethers with those who don’t. Learn more about celebrating New Year’s safely at de.gov/coronavirus.
As we bid farewell to 2020, we want to showcase our last few #YearOfTheNurse spotlights. Clinical Coordinator Tyler Coty, MSN, RN, CCRN, joined Bayhealth seven years ago as a registered nurse on the Medical Intensive Care Unit at the Kent Campus. “I think the coronavirus pandemic has been an opportunity for the community to see what it is that we do and what we’ve been facing every day with the virus,” he said. “The Medical ICU is a COVID-19 unit. It has not been easy, but our strength and perseverance speak volumes on what we’ve been able to get through this year.”
Visit Bayhealth.org/YON to read more spotlights on some of the nurses that work at Bayhealth. You can join in the celebration by recognizing your favorite nurses on social media with the hashtags #YON2020 and #YearOfTheNurse.
As we mark the last week of 2020, we want to showcase our last few #YearOfTheNurse spotlights. Registered Nurse Odasia Bennett, MSN, RN, CNOR, joined Bayhealth in 2009 and has been a nurse for 15 years. As a nurse, she considers compassion to be her superpower. Visit Bayhealth.org/YON to read more spotlights on some of the nurses that work at Bayhealth.
Happy Holidays from Bayhealth Pastoral Care and the entire #BayhealthStrong team. Please join us for our final Moment of Meditation and Prayer of 2020.
Bayhealth and Delaware's first COVID-19 vaccine recipient shares why she'll continue to follow all COVID-19 precautions even after being vaccinated. #CovidVaccineDE
The first baby at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus has arrived! Parents Jessica and Justin Herd of Greenwood welcomed baby Kaleb on Jan. 3 just after 7:30 p.m. He weighed 9 pounds, 4 ounces was over 20 inches long. Congratulations to the Herd family!
Bayhealth Progressive Care Nurse Elisabeth Cote, BSN, RN, PCCN, was the first person at Bayhealth, and in Delaware, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Today she received the second dose of the vaccine and shares her experience. #CovidVaccineDE #BayhealthStrong
The first Bayhealth baby born in 2021 came
into the world at 10:52 a.m. at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus. Baby boy Josiah weighed 5 pounds, 5
ounces. He was born to proud parents Angelica Batiz
and Jonathan Rosa of Dover. Baby Josiah joins two
older brothers and one older sister. Mother Angelica
Batiz and baby Josiah are pictured center. Behind mom and baby from left to right are father Jonathan Rosa; Patricia Boesenberg, LPN; Tanya Brown, RN; and
Hillary Reedy, RN.
Congratulations on baby Josiah! #NewYearBaby
#FirstBayhealthBaby2021
Getting ready to say goodbye to 2020? Celebrate safely by limiting gatherings to only people who live in your house and having virtual get-togethers with those who don’t. Learn more about celebrating New Year’s safely at de.gov/coronavirus.
Lisa Mair is driven to help her team members succeed. Mair is Bayhealth's new director of Patient Access. Among her many goals in the position, she hopes to ensure her team members can achieve their desired work-life balance while helping one another grow. “It was the close-knit atmosphere at Bayhealth that inspired me to join the team,” Mair said. “This organization is very involved with the community and I wanted to be a part of that." #BayhealthStrong
We're spotlighting our Bayhealth Wellness Center team members! Many have worn several hats throughout the pandemic by taking care of students and helping the community through the Coronavirus Management Team (CMT). Pictured here is Lead Nurse Practitioner Amy Burnett, MSN, FNP-C, who typically works at the Smyrna High School Wellness Center. Thank you to these team members for all you do! #BayhealthStrong
One of Bayhealth’s four-legged volunteers is getting recognized! Bayhealth Therapy dog Dominic was recently honored with the 2020 Delaware Veterinary Medicine Association’s (DVMA) Animal Hero Award in the Therapy category. Dominic, now 7 years old, was rescued as a youngster by Bayhealth volunteer Eileen Guiry. Both have been dearly missed at Bayhealth in light of COVID-19. Join us in congratulating Dominic for the great work!
In our final installment, Bayhealth's Elisabeth Cote explains how she made the decision to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the side effects she experienced. #CovidVaccineDE
It’s National Popcorn Day, and our teams at both campuses are in for a popping good treat. Members of our Cheer Team are passing out bags of popcorn to each passerby as a way of thanking employees for their continued dedication to our patients. Popcorn dates back to the 16th century, but it took off in popularity by 1900 when Charles Cretors, a candy-store owner, created a machine for popping corn with steam. What’s your favorite type of popcorn?
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Bayhealth’s Volunteer Services team is gathering food donations for Code Purple in Kent and Sussex Counties as part of our drive to improve the health and well-being of all who live in our communities. Learn how the initiative is bringing together team members and beloved volunteers at the link below.
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King's vision and hopes for a better tomorrow. Thank you to all our community members who have shared their dreams with us throughout the weekend and today. Together we can work to make these beautiful dreams a new reality for our community.
Bayhealth’s own frontline heroes are happy to administer COVID-19 vaccines, in collaboration with Delaware Health and Social Services, to others on the frontlines of our community including emergency medical services agencies, long-term care staff and others as part of Phase 1a. These employees gave selflessly of their time to work at the drive thru clinic this weekend – in total, nearly 80 employees stepped up to volunteer their services. At Bayhealth, each of us is driven and committed to keeping our community healthy and to stopping the spread of COVID-19.
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Thank you to our dedicated Bayhealth team members who took part in this weekend's scheduled vaccine event at Bayhealth. In all, more than 300 vaccine doses were given to community members part of both 1a and 1b. And a special thank you to our incredibly appreciative community members!
COVID-19 FACT vs. FICTION:
CDC experts say reinfection rates vary from person to person. That’s why it’s important to get vaccinated and practice CDC safety guidelines.
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Our #LittleBlessings continue today with an unbelievably heartwarming story involving some of our own team members. On New Year’s Eve, Bayhealth Application Analyst III Kelley Maloney and her family set up in the parking lot of Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus to wait for news about the birth of their first grandchild. The family set up at 10:30 a.m. and waited. Around 3:30 p.m. the temperature started dropping. That’s when many of our Food Services team members made sure the family was taken care of with hot beverages to stay warm. Then, at 4:45 p.m. the family heard the news they were waiting for – the baby had arrived, and it was a girl! You know what makes the story even better? Both grandmothers are part of the Bayhealth family! In addition to Kelley, Care Manager Laura Samaha is the other proud grandmother! Congratulations to everyone! Thank you for letting us tell this amazing story of one very special #LittleBlessing and one very supportive Bayhealth family!
Whether you’ve had COVID-19 or not, you could still be at risk! Click the link below for common FACTS vs. FICTION about the COVID-19 vaccine. #CovidVaccineDE
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Fact vs Fiction: COVID-19 Vaccines | Bayhealth
The Bayhealth Cheer Team continues their awesome mission to celebrate our teams and their hard work. This week, one of those celebrations included cupcakes and fresh fruit for our team members. #BayhealthStrong
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Driven to give surgical patients the best recovery experience possible, team members in PACU and IT collaborated to bring connectivity and entertainment to patients thanks to grant funding made possible by the Bayhealth Foundation.
Thanks to our dedicated team members and volunteers at Bayhealth, we had so many donated items to give to Code Purple in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Thank you to everyone who donated to this important cause on behalf of Bayhealth!
We're sending a special thank you to the students at Lake Forest High School who made care packages and special signs for our ICU team members at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus! #BayhealthStrong
Today we’re wishing Ruby McCrea a very happy 2nd birthday! Ruby was the first baby born at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus. This year the McCrea family has grown to a family of 5. In June, Ruby became a big sister when the family welcomed Levi McCrea into the world. A couple months later, Mojo, their four-month-old Havenesse puppy brother joined the family. Congratulations to the McCrea family!
It’s been two years since the Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus opened its doors on Friday, Feb. 5, 2019. Driven by his passion and commitment to helping our community members get back to good health, hospitalist Muhammed Syed, MD, looks back on the first days at the new hospital and the honor of admitting the first patient from the Emergency Department. That patient, a woman with gastro-intestinal bleeding, remains distinctly etched in this doctor’s mind.
“It was a big day for us,” said Dr. Syed, noting that he was Apogee’s program director at the time. Choreographing the successful move from the former Milford Memorial Hospital to the new Sussex Campus was a challenge. “Everything went smoothly. It was a super transition, like a well-oiled Swiss watch. There were no hiccups. It was an amazing transition, quite an undertaking. I was so proud to be a part of it.”
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The celebration continues! Thank you to everyone who helped us commemorate the second anniversary of the opening of the Bayhealth Sussex Campus! #BayhealthSussex
Even more good news to share today!
Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus was named a Top Hospital nationally by The Leapfrog Group, which also includes achieving a Safety Grade A. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive awards American hospitals can receive. The Top Hospital designation is bestowed by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization of employers and other purchasers widely acknowledged as the toughest standard-setters for health care safety and quality.
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Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous #YearOfTheOx! In Chinese culture, the ox is a hardworking zodiac sign.
While COVID-19 might be changing the way celebrations look this year, please let us know if you or loved ones have anything special planned over the next 15 days.
Happy #ChineseNewYear to all!
Love is in the air! The Bayhealth Cheer Committee was busy again, this time handing out treats to team members for Valentine’s Day. #BayhealthCheer
In a world full of masks and distance, we’ve had to get creative with the way we greet and interact with our peers, friends and family. From the subtle, yet sweet “smile with your eyes,” to the more animated, grandiose “air hug,” there are many safe ways to show we care.
Thanks to Bayhealth Radiation Onocology’s Janet Messina, RN and Syhania Rabsatt, MA, here are some stellar examples of the two methods mentioned above.
Share some of your go-to, COVID-safe greetings!
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.
In observance of Ash Wednesday, Bayhealth Volunteer Chaplain Christine Miller-Marcin imposes ashes at the Bayhealth Sussex Campus.
At Bayhealth, one way we ensure staff safety is through annual N-95 mask fit testing. Fit testing involves breath patterns, movement, even bending over to ensure the size is just right. Another component is the sugar water spray test to ensure the mask has just the right seal. Thank you to our dedicated Bayhealth Occupational Health team members who conduct this annual testing!
As a member of the Delaware Perinatal Quality Collaborative (DPQC), Bayhealth is participating in a campaign with the Division of Public Health (DPH) to raise awareness and promote the importance of completing the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey. The main component of the campaign is giving free PRAMS branded goodie bags to new moms at Bayhealth Hospital, Kent and Sussex Campuses. Each bag contains items for both mom and baby such as masks, onesies, and drinking cups. The information gathered from the PRAMS survey helps inform the care planned for mothers and babies in our communities. If you want to learn more, head to the newsroom on our website!
We knew the Bayhealth Cheer Committee wouldn't let Mardi Gras pass without celebrating! #BayhealthCheer
In recognition of Black History Month, we asked Administrative Assistant Tamaka Brown what the month meant to her. This is what she shared. “It’s a dedicated month to highlight and celebrate the accomplishments of black Americans. The fact that black history is part of American’s history means it’s important for all Americans to know, learn about and understand.”
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Bayhealth is driven to help its employees reduce stress and maintain their health and wellness. One way it does this is through a Planetree initiative called Code Lavender, which uses evidence-based relaxation and restoration interventions. Not surprisingly, Code Lavender requests from staff have grown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. #BayhealthStrong
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Happy 125th birthday, Tootsie Roll! To celebrate, the Bayhealth Cheer Committee greeted team members with Tootsie Rolls at both hospitals! #BayhealthCheer
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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Leading the way in our region, Bayhealth is the first and only healthcare system in Delaware, and one of only 41 hospitals nationwide, with certification by the American College of Cardiology for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Our TAVR program can provide a minimally-invasive alternative to open heart surgery for some patients with severe aortic stenosis needing a new heart valve. Today happens to be Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day— at Bayhealth we’re proud to be at the forefront in delivering innovative care that improves the quality of life for those in our community affected by this disease. Learn more at Bayhealth.org/Heart-and-Vascular or ask your doctor if you might be a candidate for TAVR.
Our team in the Sterile Processing department is driven to work together to provide the best for patients. In honor of Black History Month, we asked Sterile Processing Manager Grunderson Jean Phillipe to share his thoughts. Here’s what he had to say:
“We have a diverse team of individuals. This diverse group comes together to work for excellent patient care – because laundry is the only thing that should be separated by color. The teamwork in our department is comprised of trust, tolerance and communication as a foundation of best practices. Each member of our department brings a different contribution to this relationship to make it better. They work positively together with everyone to get the job done the best way possible. We believe, that we must make everyone feel important, valued, respected, and needed.”
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Lee Ann DeMarsico is a familiar face to so many having served at the front desk of the Sussex Campus greeting everyone for the past three years. Heading into 2020, Lee Ann DeMarsico had three words driving her – focus, clarity and consistency. In October 2020, she became an administrative assistant in Administration at Sussex.
Another personal achievement for DeMarsico this past year is that she has been able to manage her weight. “I lost a bunch of weight and then COVID happened and I gained a few pounds,” she said. “However, I’ve been consistent with working out and I’m feeling very strong and confident.”
More than ever she is proud of herself and her accomplishments. “If I didn’t have the drive that I did I wouldn’t have gone after things I wanted,” she said. As DeMarsico settles into her new role, she’s looking forward to acquiring new skills and growing at Bayhealth.
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In recognition of Black History Month, we asked Patient Accounts Specialist Toshi Reynolds to share who has inspired her from black history and what the month meant to her. This is what she shared.
“Black History Month means to me taking the time out to learn the black history of what African Americans before me fought for. Also thanking those African Americans for giving us hope and life lessons that could be used. Black History is about integrity, leadership, and determination,” she said. “Martin Luther King, Jr. has inspired me because he helped to end racial discrimination and segregation in the United States. We are all one.”
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“I work in the Cath Lab and that’s what we do. Our team is proud that we’re the only ones that can do what we do.” –Cardiovascular Technologist William Story, RTR #BayhealthGoesRed
Susan Farina, LPN, is relatively new to Bayhealth; this Milford resident joined the Occupational Health staff because she’s driven by her “love for people and a love for Bayhealth” where she embraces the diversity of her workplace and her patients. She's often seen performing routine testing and vaccinations of our team members. #Driven
For us, and for all the organizations who benefited from the generosity of Delawareans today, we thank you. It’s because of people like you who make Delaware a wonderful place for everyone to live, work and enjoy. #DoMore24DE
The caregivers and staff at Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus recently filled the lobby to celebrate as a patient who spent more than seven months in the hospital battling COVID-19 was transferred to the next stage of her recovery. Head to our website to read her inspiring story!
The ways Bayhealth Medical Staff takes care of our community are boundless. They generously donated $100,000 to establish a fund to help community members in need. Bayhealth General Surgeon Edward Alexander, MD, started this effort among his colleagues and worked with the Bayhealth Foundation to carry it out. A committee reviews nominations made by Medical Staff members for individuals, families or community charities deserving of aid. The first grant recipient was a local food bank.
“The pandemic has made us even more aware of those around us needing help,” said Dr. Alexander. “Collectively, we can make a difference locally for years to come.”
Surgery Scheduler Nichole Garris joined Bayhealth Gastroenterology, Sussex Campus a few months before the coronavirus was declared a pandemic. As the reality of the COVID-19 set in, she simply wanted to do something to take her mind off the world around her.
At home, Garris has a soon-to-be 3-year-old son that has driven her to put more effort into living a better lifestyle. “I’ll be 40 in May and I want to be a healthier mom for my son,” she said. “I lost 30 pounds this past year and have been able to keep it off,” she said.
Garris recently received her one-year of service pin from Bayhealth. “Being a part of this organization has been a welcoming experience,” she said. “I didn’t know anyone when I started and now, I have a new family.”
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Today is National Hospitalist Day! Thank you to all of our dedicated hospitalists who care for our community! #HowWeHospitalist
Do you know a high school student who is interested in pursuing a career in healthcare? Bayhealth's Voyagers is a free program for students in grades 9-12 that includes monthly virtual tours of areas such as the Operating Room, Oncology, Public Safety, and more. Each hour-long meeting also includes a Q&A session. For dates and times and how to register, visit Bayhealth.org/Voyagers.
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Compassion is key! Bayhealth General Surgery, Dover Medical Assistant II Julia Guary received a Service Excellence recognition from a patient recently. The patient wrote that they “had a very minor physical issue upon arriving for my surgery follow-up visit. Julia was very compassionate and help provide me with what I needed to remedy the situation. Thank you, Julia, for the exceptional care and your compassionate understanding.” Kudos to Julia for making the patient experience a positive one!
The Service Excellence Recognition program recognizes team members who provide outstanding service or excellent patient care. To recognize a Bayhealth team member, go to Bayhealth.org/Service-Excellence and fill out the form.
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Bayhealth Walk-in Medical Care, Milford is moving! Starting tomorrow, Saturday, March 13, you can find us at 800 N. DuPont Blvd. in Milford, and we’re closed today, Friday, March 12, as we move to better serve you. Along with easy access from Rt. 113, our new location features more exam rooms, up-to-date equipment for both X-rays and for analyzing flu and COVID tests, and expanded hours. You may now make a same-day appointment or simply walk in from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday when you have an illness or injury that’s not serious enough to require treatment in the emergency room or you’re unable to get an appointment with your primary care provider. Visit Bayhealth.org/Walk-In-Medical-Care to learn more.
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As we mark a solemn milestone throughout our state and communities, this message of hope and gratitude still rings true today. Our community has supported our healthcare heroes from day one. Thank you! #BayhealthStrong
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Thank You to Our Community
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June 1, 2020 at 9:34 PM ·
From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, our community has supported our healthcare heroes at Bayhealth. We asked you to be our heroes by staying home, washing your hands, practicing social distancing, and cheering on our employees. You stepped up. You gave selflessly. You earned hero status!
As we experience a downward trend of COVID-19 patients in our hospitals, we pause to once again thank our community for the strength, resolve and generosity they displayed over the last few months.
We encourage you to look in your local newspapers, including the Milford Beacon, Dover Post, Cape Gazette and Delaware State News to see a special note of thanks from us to you.
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As a way to recognize and honor the sacrifices that our staff and medical staff have made on the one-year anniversary of caring for our first COVID-19 patient at Bayhealth, the Board of Directors Bayhealth, Inc., delivers a resolution. Read the full resolution at Bayhealth.org/Resolution. Please share words of thanks or encouragement to our staff who work tirelessly each day to care for our community.
Over the past six months, Bayhealth Family Medicine Program Director Brintha Vasagar, MD, MPH, FAAFP, has earned many honors including a Minority Business Leader award from Philadelphia Business Journal, being named among Delaware Business Times’ DBT40 for statewide achievers and innovators under the age of 40, and being featured in Women in Business in Delaware Today’s December issue.
Humbled by the accolades, Dr. Vasagar is most proud of the innovative teamwork in building a residency program at Bayhealth that will address physician shortages locally and strengthen population health. “There have been plenty of times in my career that I’ve been the youngest person, or the only woman, or the only person of color in the room, and I’ve been fortunate to have mentors and colleagues that included and guided me,” she said. “There is so much value in having diverse voices at the table. Including diverse voices on our team is uniquely shaping how we will train residents to best serve our community.”
The Family Medicine (pictured top) and Internal Medicine (pictured bottom) Residency Program teams have been busy this week preparing for tomorrow's Match Day 2021 event at Bayhealth. Stay tuned for our coverage tomorrow when we get to announce the 21 new physicians who will be joining the inaugural Graduated Medical Education (GME) programs at Bayhealth! #BayhealthMatchDay #MatchDay2021
As we excitedly await the announcement of our first residents on Match Day, Bayhealth Internal Medicine Program Director Joseph M. Deutsch, MD, reflected on the impact of his own residency experience.
“I completed my residency training in internal medicine at Christiana Care in 2009. I loved my residency training. I felt like I joined a family for 3 years. The relationships I built during residency continue to this day. I also learned how to be a mentor, a coach, and a teacher during residency. I arrived as an intern, under-confident and unsure of myself, and left residency feeling confident and secure in myself and my career path. Since residency I have grown as a leader through countless encounters with students and residents. I have been lucky enough to really help people during their own residency training and make a difference in their lives. That has been incredibly rewarding and makes me excited to be a residency program director at Bayhealth and definitely what drives me to come to work every day.”
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We are just ONE day away from the historic inaugural Match Day at Bayhealth! Stay tuned to our social channels tomorrow as we announce the first resident who will be joining Bayhealth this summer! #MatchDayatBayhealth
The Cheer Committee celebrated St. Patrick's Day by handing out gold coins and good cheer to team members and visitors!
Match Day 2021 at Bayhealth is almost here! As we wait for the day to arrive, get to know Internal Medicine Residency Program Director Joseph Deutsch, MD. #BayhealthMatchDay #MatchDay2021
We are just TWO days away from the first ever Match Day at Bayhealth! #BayhealthMatchDay
