Every family dinner looks different, but they all provide many benefits. So, even if your family dinner doesn’t look perfect, still make time and do it! Research continues to show how beneficial sitting down to a meal with the family is for every member of the family. Family dinners, as part of your
With nearly 3,000 cases of influenza in Delaware as of January 31, according to the Delaware Division of Public Health, residents are pouring into walk-in clinics and primary care offices. Sussex County already has more than 300 cases of flu than this time last year. In Delaware, four deaths have
For the growing numbers of Americans who seek help dealing with anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, centuries-old Chinese medicine provides a non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical and highly effective solution. Auricular acupuncture, which is centered on the ears, is a particularly intriguing
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement and zero patient harm, Beebe Healthcare has taken a number of steps to reduce hospital acquired infections – infections patients can get from their care in the hospital – to keep our patients safe. Beebe has worked tirelessly to implement steps to
Debbie Bell, who is staying in Millsboro with a friend, receives food assistance through Beebe's Population Health Food Prescription Program. The program provides food boxes to those who don't have access to or cannot afford healthy food. In addition, the program focuses on food needs for those with
We spoke with Kim Westcott, MS, RD, LDN, board certified specialist in oncology nutrition at Beebe’s Tunnell Cancer Center, to get to the bottom of choosing the best foods for clean eating all year round. Q: What is the most frequently asked questions about eating healthy? Westcott: With a lot of my
You’ve probably heard about the amazing benefits of probiotics and fermented foods and how they can improve your gut health. But you may also wonder – what is driving this new emphasis on gut health? It’s all about the microbiome, the trillions of tiny organisms that live on our skin and in our
Beebe recently received the highest available rating from the American College of Surgeons through the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) for surgical outcomes for patients over the age of 65. This rating is awarded to hospitals who provide exemplary care before, during, and after
Concerned about inflammation in your body? Perhaps a doctor has told you that you have inflammation or that inflammation is affecting your health. What causes inflammation? Inflammation is caused by the foods we eat or drink or by conditions such as obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy has been found to promote more rapid healing of many types of wounds. From diabetic foot ulcers to jaws damaged by radiation therapy, hyperbaric chambers are becoming more in demand and more regularly used for treatment of non-healing wounds. Many of the patients we see
