Dr. Navin Vij selected as a 2020 Delaware Business Times “40 under 40” winnerOct. 23, 2020Navin Vij, M.D., MSHP, ChristianaCare Value Institute physician scientist and academic hospitalist of ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners, has been selected as a Delaware Business Times “40 under 40” awardee. The publication spotlights 40 Delawareans under the age of 40 who are making a name for themselves through professional excellence and community involvement, representing the best in […] The post Dr. Navin Vij selected as a 2020 Delaware Business Times “40 under 40” winner appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
Up-and-coming researchers surmount barriers to succeed in Scholars ProgramOct. 5, 2020Seeking a career in medicine, Shivani Mehta applied to the Delaware INBRE Summer Scholars Program at ChristianaCare. The initiative — funded by the Delaware IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (DE-INBRE) — matches undergraduate students with mentors to work on research projects. “I thought it would be a perfect way to explore medicine,” said the […] The post Up-and-coming researchers surmount barriers to succeed in Scholars Program appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
Smoke detector: Are you at risk to start smoking?Aug. 24, 2020Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and death. Because it diminishes lung capacity, research suggests that smokers are at a higher risk of developing COVID-19 complications, according to the World Health Organization. Moreover, by having their fingers near their mouths, smokers may inadvertently increase the chance of transmitting the virus. Nevertheless, it […] The post Smoke detector: Are you at risk to start smoking? appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
ChristianaCare donates COVID-19 safety kits to barbershops and salonsJun. 22, 2020ChristianaCare has partnered with barbershops and salons in Wilmington, Delaware, to help underserved neighborhoods prevent the spread of COVID-19. Licensed barbers and hairstylists who completed a ChristianaCare-led webinar on COVID-19 were eligible to receive coronavirus safety kits with masks and face shields, disposable capes, sanitation supplies and educational materials. The kits, distributed at Harriet Tubman […] The post ChristianaCare donates COVID-19 safety kits to barbershops and salons appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
Paying attention to hypertensionJan. 21, 2020One in every three American adults has hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. This condition greatly increases the risk for heart attack and stroke and is often the first marker of these serious health problems – and an indicator of overall health. To improve high blood pressure treatment, ChristianaCare is making a system-wide effort […] The post Paying attention to hypertension appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
Renewed $25 million ACCEL grant grows research in DelawareFeb. 5, 2019Christiana Care Health System and four partners will share a five-year, $25 million grant renewal to support research advancing medical science and transforming health care delivery. Since 2013, Christiana Care has been part of Delaware’s Center for Translational Research ACCEL Program, a collaborative of the state’s public research institutions led by the University of Delaware. […] The post Renewed $25 million ACCEL grant grows research in Delaware appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
Caring for HIV and hepatitis C patients throughout DelawareJan. 12, 2019With a new name, Christiana Care's long-running HIV program continues to expand its mission to care for people with HIV and hepatitis C, leveraging partnerships and educating the community about prevention. The post Caring for HIV and hepatitis C patients throughout Delaware appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
Value Institute’s 2018 spring symposium focuses on how to optimize hospital workflowSep. 29, 2018By embodying the values of excellence and love, Christiana Care is striving for a collaborative environment where individuals work closely as a team of professionals and feel safe in solving problems so as to better meet the needs of patients. The post Value Institute’s 2018 spring symposium focuses on how to optimize hospital workflow appeared first on ChristianaCare News.
LeRoi S. Hicks appointed Value Institute physician leaderSep. 10, 2018LeRoi S. Hicks, M.D., MPH, FACP, has been appointed physician leader of the Christiana Care Value Institute. Dr. Hicks is also the the Hugh R. Sharp Jr. Chair of Medicine and physician leader of Christiana Care’s Acute Medicine Service Line. The post LeRoi S. Hicks appointed Value Institute physician leader appeared first on ChristianaCare News.