Stories
This page features stories about Beebe Healthcare, Beebe Medical Foundation, our communities, and our patients.
Sal Curci: PAD Was Affecting My Life, So I Made Changes
“It was several years ago and I remember sitting on the couch and looking at my toes,” recalls Sal Curci. “I had been...Read more
Kenny's Story: Fateful Crab Pinch Leads to Near Arm Amputation and a Fight for his Life
Kenny Watts, an energetic 53-year-old Greenwood native, credits his team at Beebe Healthcare for saving his life, and...Read more
Mafalda “Muffy” Brown Celebrates 90th Birthday, Enters Dr. Palekar’s ‘90’s Club’
Turning 90 is a reason to celebrate, and for Mafalda Brown, she enjoyed two celebrations. Mafalda – named for an Italian...Read more
Nothing but Admiration for Everyone at Beebe
Michelle Schaffner is a registered nurse (RN) who recently underwent a knee replacement procedure at Beebe Healthcare...Read more
Lewes Retiree: Lung Cancer Screening Saved My Life
James Coyle was healthy when, about two years ago, his family doctor suggested that he get tested for lung cancer. Because...Read more
Our Health is Impacted by the Choices we Make
It was a beautiful night in October 2017 when Joe and Linda Komorowski left their new home in Millsboro to join friends for...Read more
Thank You Kathi, My Forever Friend
“I have always had great experiences at Beebe,” said Maureen Meloche. “There have been quite a few, from heart problems to...Read more
Bill's Story: The Best Hospital Experience I've Ever Had
Bill McManus’ story starts several years ago with a diagnosis of atrial fibrillation. “My brother was first in our family to...Read more
Two Smiley Faces & Two Happy Knees
When Pat Trunzo and his wife Nancy moved to Lewes from East Hampton, Long Island, in 2013, one of the first questions they...Read more
Kathy's Story: Not Just Another Calendar Appointment
“You need a colonoscopy,” is something few patients want to hear from their doctor, but that’s exactly what Katherine...Read more
