By John E. Spieker, MD I recently retired after working at Beebe Healthcare for over 27 years. I came as a solo orthopaedic practitioner at the request of Dr. Jim Marvel in the early 1990s. When I retired, my group Orthopaedic Associates of Southern Delaware, had 10 providers. I started the merger
https://youtu.be/STGX4dFWvfU By: Mary Veenema My son, Charlie Walter, is 7 years old. He lost his father, Donald Walter, on May 2, 2020. Donald spent the last several years of his life as a patient at Beebe Healthcare due to renal failure. His initial prognosis was that he wouldn’t live for more
By Amanda Neal The second annual Beebe Heroes 5K Run/Walk was held July 11 at Irish Eyes in Lewes. Last year’s inaugural race was 100 percent virtual, so the team at Beebe Medical Foundation – the fundraising arm of Beebe Healthcare – was unsure what to expect. As it turned out, the support was
By Kim King “I was diagnosed with lung cancer on April 30, 2019. All of my tests, my lobectomy surgery, my chemotherapy and follow-ups have been conducted within the Beebe system, and I am grateful for so many of those interactions. In October 2019, I was declared cancer-free. For me, cancer hasn’t
A letter from Deborah Barger: “On April 13, 2021, I had sinus surgery at Beebe Healthcare on Route 24. Things could not have gone better. From start to finish, I was made to feel very comfortable. The staff gave me excellent support and answered all questions I had prior to the surgery. I am very
By Christian Hudson My family has lived in Sussex County for 13 generations. My children will be the 14th generation to raise their families here. For decades, my family has been involved with and supported our local, not-for-profit, community hospital, Beebe Healthcare, because Beebe has cared for
By Nancy “Bubbles” Holmes After a lifetime in the Washington, D.C. area, in the cold winter of COVID-19, I moved from D.C. to the beach. As so many other teleworkers realized, it was like a magical wish had been granted – don’t just dream of one day retiring to Rehoboth Beach – go now. For all the
By Stephani Williams I’m writing this to give great thanks to Dr. Adeline Nukuna. I was referred to her by Dr. Russell White, which was by far the greatest referral. About seven years ago, I had vaginal polyps removed, and it was an unpleasant experience. I woke from the procedure throwing up and
By Kay Young Just over a year ago, Beebe Medical Foundation brought its COVID-19 Relief Fund online. The purpose of the fund was to help purchase medical equipment and supplies, and offset costs directly associated with patient care during the pandemic. Support of this fund enabled Beebe team
By Amanda Neal I work for Beebe Medical Foundation. I donate to Beebe through payroll deductions, and that makes me a member of Beebe’s Giving Hands Society. I am also member of Beebe’s 1916 Club, and I manage the hospital’s Celebrate Excellent Care program. I am responsible for these stories that
