The relentless pursuit of quality and safety is an aspect of healthcare that truly does not get enough attention, although the COVID-19 pandemic has shed some light onto the subject. During the pandemic, quality and safety measures and infection control have become critical to communicate to our
When Caroline Sherman and her husband, Tyler, of Millsboro had their daughter two years ago, Caroline experienced some severe symptoms of post-partum depression. She breastfed her baby for a little while, but eventually gave up. “I was always tired. I didn’t want to go anywhere. And, I didn’t even
Angela Howard, RRT, has been a respiratory therapist with Beebe for more than three years. In her career, she has worked as a respiratory therapist for 34 years. She and her team of respiratory therapists at Beebe have been called to duty during COVID-19 because so many of the patients need
Jim DeBastiani didn’t know his test was going to turn up positive, too. His wife, Barb, had not been feeling well in mid-April, but he felt fine at the time. When Barb went to go get tested at Beebe Healthcare’s coronavirus testing location near Long Neck, he was also tested as a precaution. The
In case you haven’t heard, there’s a pandemic going on. I know many people want to ignore it and go about their lives. However, simply pretending it doesn’t exist is not going to make it go away. Unfortunately. Please continue to wear masks, physically distance, and avoid large crowds. This takes on
Enma Rodriguez is a patient care tech in Beebe's Emergency Department in Lewes. When COVID-19 started bringing more patients in through the Emergency Department - many of them Spanish speakers - Enma stepped up to help translate during some scary moments. "I remember the first time I had to go into
No one wants to find themselves needing surgery and even more so during a global pandemic like COVID-19. Joe DeRanieri found himself in this exact position. “I knew I would need hip surgery at some point. I had been having problems for about five years. But, I kept putting it off because it didn’t
Marisa Spudis, RN, is a nurse with Beebe Home Care Services. During the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marisa started caring for patients who had the virus, but who were receiving care at home. "Our process changed and we needed to wear more protective gear," Marisa said, "But the way we care
Standing in the new infusion center at the South Coastal Cancer Center, I realized that I had never been in such a comforting, warm, and welcoming space inside an oncology facility through all my years as a healthcare professional. The light brightened the room from the large windows. The garden
Am I really still talking about the pandemic? Summer is here and, yes, so is that horrible virus that none of us will ever forget. The year 2020 has replaced 1918 for its pandemic infamy. With schools out, it’s the traditional time for grandchild visits and family get-togethers. It’s rented beach
