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Community Health Events
Beebe Healthcare’s Population Health Department participates in community health fairs and provides free community health screenings, including: glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, body mass index, bone density, and flu shots. Listed below are the free community health screenings hosted by Beebe Population Health. For more information on these events or to schedule a screening event, call (302) 645-3337.
Beebe's Community Outreach team also hosts events in the community. These can be found on Eventbrite or on our Facebook page.
Saturday, August 24: Historic Lewes Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to noon, George HP Smith Park (behind Block House Pond), Lewes.
Thursday, September 5: Emergency Preparedness Workshop, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Roxanna Fire Hall, 35943 Zion Church Road, Frankford.
Friday, September 13: Community Health & Safety Night, 4 to 7 p.m., Gumboro Community Center, 36849 Millsboro Hwy., Millsboro.
Saturday, September 14: Lifeway Church Of God, 10 a.m- 2 p.m., 7046 Seashore Highway, Bridgeville.
Sunday, September 15: Hispanic Fest 2019, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., North Race Street, Georgetown.
Monday, September 16: Go Red for Women Luncheon, 10:30 event begins, 12 p.m. lunch, Baywood Greens Clubhouse, 32267 Clubhouse Way, Millsboro (Long Neck). Tickets, $30 per person, may be purchased via check or online at www.heart.org/sussexgored.
Thursday, September 19: Beebe Goes Purple to raise awareness of addiction, 5:30 - 8 p.m., Hudson Fields, Milton. Learn more.
Saturday, September 21: Millville by the Sea Poker Walk, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., 30794 Endless Summer Drive, Georgetown.
Sunday, September 22: American Heart Walk, Rehoboth Beach, 8 to 10:30 a.m., Rehoboth Bandstand.
Monday, September 23: Not Just for Men: Dinner with the Docs - a free men's health awareness event. Buffet dinner and program at Ocean View VFW, 29265 Marshy Hope Way. Register online.
Saturday, September 28: Hispanic Heritage event, noon to 4 p.m., Milton Public Library, 121 Union St., Milton.
Saturday, October 5: Long Neck Shores Communty Health Screenings, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., Long Neck Shores Club House, 32531 Shore View Boulevard, Millsboro.
Wednesday, October 9: Integrative Mental Health 101: Getting to the Root of What Ails You, 3 p.m., Lewes Public Library. Register in advance for this Integrative Community Health Class.
Friday, October 11: Frankford Health Fair Setup, 9 a.m. to noon, 9 Main Street, Frankford.
Saturday, October 12: Beebe Frankford Health Fair, 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Frankford Fire Hall, 9 Main Street, Frankford.
Saturday, October 19: Think Beyond Pink - a women's health empowerment and awareness event, 9 a.m. to noon, South Coastal Library, Bethany Beach. Register online for this free event.
Saturday, October 19: Women of Faith Fall Festival. 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Salem United Methodist Church, 29 Church Street, Selbyville.
Wednesday, October 23: Healing Encounters: Alternative Therapies for Pain Management with Dr. Uday Jani, 3 p.m., Lewes Public Library. Register online for this free Integrative Community Health Class.
Saturday, November 2: 4th Annual Delaware Resort 55+ Expo, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Cape Henlopen High School, 1250 Kings Highway, Lewes.
Saturday, November 9: Beebe-Betel Health Fair, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Iglesia Betel UMC, 310 South Railroad Street, Georgetown.
Wednesday, November 13: Telomeres: The Modern Foundation of Youth with Krista Griffin, 3 p.m., Lewes Public Library. Register online for this free Integrative Community Health Class.
Tuesday, November 19: 18th Annual Diabetes Expo, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m., Dealware Diabetes Coalition, 1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover Downs Conference Center, Dover.
Wednesday, December 11: Befriending the Body through Embodied Mindfulness with Raylen Williams, 3 p.m., Lewes Public Library. Register online for this free Integrative Community Health Class.
Healthy Living Workshops
Our FREE 6-week Healthy Living Workshops are designed to help adults who are either living with (or trying to prevent) a chronic condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, chronic pain, arthritis, lung disease, multiple sclerosis - or any chronic health concerns - take charge of their health and their life! Adults caring for someone living with a chronic condition are welcome to register as well. It is recommended for participants in the workshops to attend all six weeks.
Find more events on our Facebook page!
Beebe Medical Foundation-Sponsored Events
Beebe Medical Foundation hosts events throughout the year. FIND OUT MORE.
Health Clinics
Beebe Healthcare’s Tunnell Cancer Center provides important health screenings, including screenings for: breast cancer (mammograms), prostate cancer, lung cancer, diabetes, HIV, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer, among others. For a full list of timely screenings for yourself and your family, view Beebe’s Health Screening Checklist.
Breast Health Clinic
Tunnell Cancer Center offers free mammograms each month as part of its Sharing our Story, Saving our Sisters (SOS2) program. They are by appointment only and are offered to eligible women at Tunnell Cancer Center in the Beebe Health Campus on John J. Williams Highway in Rehoboth Beach. The appointments include the free mammogram, a clinical breast exam, and breast education. This program is funded with a grant from the Philadelphia Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Appointments are required. All women 18 years and older should have a clinical breast exam, and all women 40 years and older should have a yearly mammogram. For more information or to make an appointment, call Debbie Campbell, RN, the Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator at (302) 645-3169.
Prostate Screenings
Free prostate screenings are offered periodically to men who qualify. For more information or to schedule a screening, call Debbie Campbell, RN, the Cancer Screening Nurse Navigator at (302) 645-3169.
One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Early detection may be the key to saving men’s lives. To learn more about prostate cancer, go to KnowYourStats.org/resources or UrologyHealth.org. The Tunnell Cancer Center is located at 18947 John J. Williams Highway, Rehoboth Beach.
Beebe Women's Health Offers Breastfeeding Clinic on Tuesdays
Breastfeeding Clinic
Tuesdays at Beebe Healthcare’s Georgetown Campus: 21635 Biden Ave. Georgetown, Del. (across from Delaware Tech)
Mothers with questions or concerns about breastfeeding may make an appointment to be seen at the Breastfeeding Clinic. Call (302) 645-3577 or (302) 236-5035 to make your appointment.
Did you know? Regardless of where you delivered your baby, most Insurance/Medicaid plans cover up to six, no co-pay, outpatient visits with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
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