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
“We know that one day it is going to be one of us in that patient bed. It’s not really a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. So, we do everything we can to protect each other,” Bobbi Hensey, BSN, RN, CCRN, a member of the Rapid Response and Early Nursing Intervention Team at Beebe. “To see the
Tracy Williams, RN, CAPA, CNIV, has been a nurse for 43 years. She is currently the charge nurse in Beebe's Same Day Surgery department. She is a graduate of the Beebe School of Nursing, now the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing. When COVID-19 hit, Tracy and many of her colleagues were re
By Diane Hanson My husband Bill and I have been coming to Dewey Beach since 1998. We moved here full time in 2006. A few years later, my mother had a heart attack in my living room, and I discovered our excellent healthcare system! I called 9-1-1 and a lifeguard from the beach came running to help
A few months ago, Beebe Healthcare’s message was clear – it was a critical time to wear a face covering in public for the safety of the community. Sussex County rallied and we wore our masks – some hand-sewn from favorite T-shirts, some shaped into a bandana, and many generously donated by the
At a walk-up testing event in downtown Georgetown in June, many Beebe team members gave their time and weekend to help test those who could not attend previous drive-up events. One of those team members was Sintia Rodriguez, RN, a behavioral health nurse who normally works in Beebe's Emergency
By Dr. Bill Chasanov The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released updated guidelines on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as more states in the country begin to open back up. It’s important to remember that these are guidelines and that there is no way to ensure no risk for
For more than 30 years, I have worked in real estate in this community. My parents taught me so much about business, but they stressed even more how important it is to give back to the community I serve, and to be thankful for success and good fortune. Remembering this mantra, for the last decade
After 90 days of being as the President & CEO of Beebe Healthcare during the COVID-19 Pandemic Crisis, it’s nice to be writing good news more frequently. The COVID-19 numbers continue to trend in a direction toward recovery. Statewide hospitalizations have dropped below 100. As we continue to
By Jeffrey Boxer, MD, Beacon Pediatrics We get many questions from parents of our pediatric patients. This guide is a great resource for parents to know when and how they can safely come into the office for scheduled appointments and exams. Q: IS IT SAFE TO SEE MY PEDIATRICIAN DURING THE PANDEMIC