Beebe Healthcare was founded with a mission and vision to encourage healthy living, prevent illness, and restore optimal health within the community. Our vision is that Beebe Healthcare will be the healthcare system of choice for all people in Sussex County.
Beebe’s Population Health Department aligns with these principles fully. Our teams facilitate a series of community-based programs and services that aim to reduce care disparities, address the social determinants of health, reduce hospital admissions, and promote equitable access to care for all. They deliver non-traditional models of healthcare with a focus on education, outreach, self-management, and connectivity to wraparound services and resources – especially in communities that are underserved and where personal hardships can make it difficult for those who need healthcare to access it.
Beebe’s Population Health Department encourages every member of the community to make their health a priority through services available outside the walls of the physical hospital. Our teams meet people where they are, bringing care to the community and the community to care. Our efforts make a positive difference in people’s lives and underscore the value and continued presence of Beebe’s mission and vision.
Programs and Resources
Community Health Screenings and Connection to Care
Beebe offers free health screenings throughout the year across Sussex County, including blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, bone density, and various cancer risk assessments – always ready to connect individuals to the care they need. Visit our calendar of events for current offerings.
Community Health Worker Program
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of the community who are essential members of various teams within Beebe. They focus on identifying needs and connecting patients to the appropriate and necessary resources, facilitating access to services, and improving the quality and culturally competent delivery of a comprehensive care model.
Beebe Resources
- Senior Community Resource Guide
- File of Life: The File of Life believes that everyone should receive prompt, quality medical care, especially when it matters most – in an emergency. This product is designed to make the difference between life and death by providing absolutely vital information to first responders. Download your File of Life.
- Community Needs Assessment: A community needs assessment identifies the strengths and resources available in the community to meet the needs of children, youth, and families. The assessment focuses on the capabilities of the community, including its citizens, agencies, and organizations. View the
- 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment
- 2025 Executive Summary
- 2025 Community Health Improvement Plan
- CHNA Resource Directory This directory includes resources beyond Sussex County, and is not inclusive of all available resources.
- CPR Classes: Visit our Classes page for more details about FREE CPR classes offered to the community.
- Request a Beebe Speaker
- Request Beebe Sponsorship for your event or program
Have questions about whether to go to the Emergency Department or a Walk-In? Looking for resources for a current patient? Start here.
Additional Resources
The list below is a sample of available resources. Please refer to Delaware 2-1-1 for a more comprehensive resource directory.
Food Assistance Programs
- Meals on Wheels: Continues to serve hot, nutritious meals to vulnerable Delawareans.
- Delaware 2-1-1: United Way’s Delaware 2-1-1 hotline and website provides links to critical services, including food needs. Contact: Dial 2-1-1 or dial 1-800-560-3372; text your Zip code to 898-211.
- Division of Social Services: Food Supplement Program (SNAP) – Apply online for Delaware’s Food Supplement Program using the DHSS Assist website. Learn more on the Division of Social Services’ website. Contact: 1-866-843-7212.
- Get Help: Food Bank of Delaware
Food Programs – in partnership with the Food Bank of DE, Beebe offers a monthly food distribution program to patients experiencing food insecurity. Through our valued partnership with Epworth Church and Jewish Seaside Community, participants with transportation barriers are able to receive food through a volunteer-based delivery system. Additionally, our weekly Food Prescription Program is community-based and free to individuals experiencing food insecurity and living with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and/or obesity who reside in certain grant funded areas within Sussex. This program includes 24-weeks of healthy food access with 12 weeks of nutritional, culinary, and self-management education that are offered in a variety of ways to best meet the needs of participants.
Transportation
Housing
- Delaware Housing Authority: www.destatehousing.com (302) 739-4263
Caregiver resources
- Division of Aging: 302-424-7310
- Medicaid Waiver: 302-515-3150
Utility assistance
- Catholic Charities: 302-856-6310
- First State Community Action Agency: 302-856-7761
- Community Resource Center: 302-227-1340
