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Beebe Healthcare February 2026 Winter Storm Updates

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026

UPDATE 2/26/2026: Power has been restored and Georgetown Walk-In Care will open at 9 a.m. today. In-person primary care, lab, imaging, women’s health, and physical rehabilitation services at Georgetown remain closed for the day. All other locations will resume normal operations.

Beebe Healthcare Restores Normal Operations Following Winter Storm

Beebe Healthcare is pleased to share that following several days of winter weather impacts across Sussex County, all but one Beebe location will return to normal operations on Thursday, Feb. 26.

The Georgetown Health Center will remain closed due to ongoing power instability in the area. There will be no in-person primary care, walk-in care, lab, imaging, women’s health, or physical rehabilitation services on Thursday. Patients who had scheduled appointments have been contacted to set up an alternative plan.

A Week of Extraordinary Teamwork

Throughout the storm, Beebe team members worked around the clock to maintain safe, reliable care for Sussex County:

  • Clinical and support teams stayed overnight at the Lewes and South Coastal campuses to ensure patients continued receiving uninterrupted care.
  • Environmental Services and Food Service teammates took on extended shifts and supported operations as travel conditions limited staffing.
  • Operational and nursing leaders transported team members between local hotels and Beebe campuses to ensure units remained safely staffed.
  • Physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and care teams shifted to virtual visits where appropriate, and staff worked diligently to reschedule or relocate patients to keep appointments and procedures on track.
  • Home Health teams prioritized vulnerable patients and navigated difficult conditions to reach those most in need. . Cape Pharmacy was one of the first outpatient pharmacies to open and provide medications to patients. Lab, Imaging, and Rehab services jumped into action as soon as care sites were ready.
  • In just a few hours, Walk‑In Care, Community Outreach, and Population Health teams launched a plan for Beebe’s first mobile Walk‑In Clinic, an innovative model that will serve as a template for future needs.
  • Facilities teams worked 24/7 clearing sidewalks, addressing icy areas, managing elevator and building systems, and responding to intermittent power issues across several sites.
  • Information Technology teams constantly maintained system stability, rerouted phone lines, and supported virtual care capabilities during widespread power outages in the county.

These efforts reflect the strength, resilience, and unwavering dedication of Beebe team members across the organization.

Thank You, Sussex County

Beebe Healthcare extends its sincere appreciation to the community for its patience, flexibility, and support over the past several days.

For updates on services, locations, and hours, visit beebehealthcare.org or follow our social media channels.

Previous Updates 

Beebe Healthcare Now Fully Opening Walk-In Care Millsboro on Wednesday

Power has been restored to Beebe Walk-In Care Millsboro at 28538 Dupont Blvd. and Walk-In Care services are being moved inside the building instead of the Mobile Health Clinic.

Walk-In Care teams will be able to provide a better experience and environment for patient-centered care inside the care center. Available walk-in care services for patients include illnesses and injuries for those in need of non-emergent, same-day care.

Patients are still encouraged to use the “On My Way” online check-in feature through the MyChart app to help streamline their visit.

Winter Storm Updates for Wednesday, Feb. 25 (Issued 3:30 p.m. Tuesday)

Beebe Healthcare Opening Majority of Care Sites on Wednesday

Beebe Healthcare is announcing openings and closings for Wednesday, Feb. 25, as teams continue to address the impacts of recent winter weather across Sussex County.

Facilities teams continue to address icy conditions across Beebe locations as melting snow refreezes. Patients and team members are encouraged to use caution when arriving at or leaving facilities.

All Beebe Healthcare locations will open with normal operations on Wednesday, with the exception of the Millsboro and Georgetown Health Centers. The following services at those locations will be closed:

  • Lab Express Millsboro and Georgetown
  • Beebe Imaging Millsboro and Georgetown
  • Physical Rehabilitation Georgetown
  • Center for Weight Loss Surgery
  • Beebe Primary Care Millsboro Dupont Blvd and Georgetown
  • Beebe Walk-In Care Millsboro* and Georgetown

*Mobile Health Unit Offering Millsboro Walk-In Care Visits on Wednesday, Feb. 25

With the Millsboro and Georgetown Walk-In Care Centers remaining closed due to ongoing power outages, Beebe Healthcare has established a temporary care site using its Community Mobile Health Clinic at the Millsboro Walk-In location at 28538 Dupont Blvd., Millsboro.

The mobile clinic will operate Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will remain available until the Millsboro and Georgetown Walk-In Care locations are able to reopen.

Beebe’s clinical team will be onsite to treat minor illnesses and injuries and support patients who need non-emergent, same-day care. The mobile unit includes two exam rooms and wait times may vary.

What Patients Should Expect

  • Registration will take place at an outdoor check-in tent near the Mobile Health Clinic.
  • After registering, patients will be asked to return to their vehicles and wait until a Beebe team member comes to the vehicle when it is time to be seen.
  • No lab or imaging appointments, walk-ups, or orders will be processed at this temporary location.
  • Patients who may require X-Ray or other imaging services are encouraged to visit another Beebe Walk-In Care site or Lab and Imaging location.

Patients are encouraged to use the “On My Way” online check-in feature through the MyChart app to help streamline their visit.

If you’re unsure whether this temporary care location is appropriate for your needs, please call 302-934-5052.

mobile community health unit
Caption: Photo of the Mobile Health Clinic that will be offering walk-in visits on Wednesday in Millsboro.

Winter Storm Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 24 (Issued at 6:45 p.m. Monday, 2/23)

As of this announcement, Sussex County has been downgraded to a level 2 driving restriction.

For tomorrow, the decision has been made to open Rehoboth, Millville, and Milton Walk-In Care Centers at 10 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Georgetown and Millsboro Walk-Ins will be closed.

Thank you to all of our team members who continue to care for our patients. 

For a full list of openings and closings, continue reading below. 

Winter Storm Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 24 (Issued at 4 p.m. Monday, 2/23)

Here are the latest updates for operations on Tuesday, February 24.

Open:

  • Walk-In Care Centers (above)
  • Inpatient dialysis will be open tomorrow.
  • Cape Pharmacy will open tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  • All elective surgeries and procedures scheduled at Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center and the Specialty Surgical Hospital that weren’t canceled by patients have been moved the Lewes Campus. Patients are being contacted by care teams.

Closed:

All Primary and Specialty Care practices will remain closed and appointments will be moved to virtual where possible. Teams are still reviewing challenges around power and connectivity.

Always Open:

Beebe’s two emergency departments in Lewes and Millville are always open 24 hours a day to care for the community, as is the hospital and the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus. Thank you to those dedicated team members who are committed to providing 24/7 care for Sussex County. Beebe urges the community to take this storm seriously as conditions will be dangerous.

Closures on Tuesday, Feb. 24:   

All Outpatient Locations are closed, including:

  • BMG Primary and Specialty Care
  • Cancer Centers
  • Lab, Imaging, and Physical Rehab
  • Beebe Wound Care
  • Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Specialty Surgical Hospital
  • Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
  • Community Outreach Programs

Important Community Reminder for Public Shelters:

County and State Emergency Operations Centers have opened a public shelter at Sussex Central Middle School to support those who have lost power.

Community members who are on oxygen and do not have power can go to the shelter. If you need transportation, you can call the number below. If you need to seek shelter during this time, it is important to remember to pack all medications you may need for several days. For non-emergency information, including sheltering information and assistance relocating, call the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center's public storm line at 302-856-7360.

Updates for Monday Morning, Feb. 23 at 11am

Widespread power outages are also creating telemedicine issues for patients who had virtual visits scheduled with primary and specialty care visits. Walk-In Care Virtual Visits will not be available Monday as planned. Previously reported phone outages have been resolved.

County and State Emergency Operations Centers have opened up a public shelter at Sussex Central Middle School to support those who have lost power. As a reminder, if you need to seek shelter during this time, it is important to remember to pack all medications you may need for several days. For non-emergency information, including sheltering information and assistance relocating, please call the Sussex County Emergency Operations Center's public storm line at 302-856-7360.

Closures on Monday, Feb. 23:
All Outpatient Locations are closed, including:

  • BMG Primary, Specialty, and Walk-In Care
  • Cancer Centers
  • Lab
  • Imaging
  • Physical Rehab
  • Cape Pharmacy
  • Beebe Wound Care
  • Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Specialty Surgical Hospital
  • Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
  • Community Outreach Programs
  • All elective surgeries, procedures, and tests are being postponed, including at the Lewes Campus. Patients are being contacted by care teams.

IMPORTANT UPDATE (2/23 at 6am): Beebe is currently experiencing issues with its main phone lines, 302-645-3300 and 302-645-3100.
 
The community can use 302-645-3000 in the interim.

We will provide updates if the number switches.

Closures on Monday, Feb. 23:

All Outpatient Locations will be closed, including:

  • BMG Primary, Specialty, and Walk-In Care
  • Cancer Centers
  • Lab, Imaging, and Physical Rehab
  • Cape Pharmacy
  • Beebe Wound Care
  • Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Specialty Surgical Hospital
  • Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab
  • Community Outreach Programs •    
  • All elective surgeries, procedures, and tests are being postponed, including at the Lewes Campus. Patients are being contacted by care teams.

If you have a surgery, procedure, or test scheduled for Monday, and have not heard from your care team, please call 302-645-3300 and your call will be taken and routed to the appropriate team as quickly as possible.

Virtual and Telemedicine Appointments Available 

Primary and specialty care appointments are being rescheduled or converted to telemedicine where clinically appropriate.   

Virtual Walk-In Care Visits will be available through MyChart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday.   

Here is the process:  

  1. Login to MyChart app or desktop version.  

  1. Click Schedule an Appointment  

  1. Click Virtual Walk-In Care Visit   

  1. Follow the pre-appointment registration  

  1. You’ll be added into a visit queue  

  1. You can stay in the app or browser, or you will receive a text message when your appointment begins   

  1. Please use a device with a camera.   

If you experience any technical issues, please call 302-645-3300 and ask for assistance.