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Being a Nurse on the Front Lines during COVID-19 in Delaware
Editorial by Alexandra Keegan Editor’s Note: Beebe hopes to share stories from the front lines, highlighting team members and sharing their experiences with the community during this pandemic. Tiffany Travis wanted to say thank you. As the coronavirus crisis began to unfold in Sussex County, Beebe Healthcare’s emergency department received many donations of food, snacks,…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Now Able to Test for Coronavirus at In-House Lab
Beebe Healthcare now has the ability to run a limited number of laboratory tests to confirm coronavirus cases through their on-campus laboratory. This means in certain, limited instances, Beebe can test a patient for coronavirus, get a result in 1-2 hours, and inform the patient in a few hours instead of a few days. However, the…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare Utilizing 3D Printed Masks
Beebe Healthcare will begin printing masks to utilize for its care team thanks to a generous donation of a 3D printer from Cyber Streets. Cyber Streets, a nonprofit organization that aims at educating communities about cyber security and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) opportunities in daily life, has been working with its members…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare to Host Facebook Live COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
Beebe Healthcare is inviting the public to a one-hour coronavirus (COVID-19) virtual town hall at 5 p.m. Monday, April 6. Watch the virtual town hall live on Beebe’s Facebook page, or you can dial one of the following numbers, enter the participant PIN followed by # to confirm. Primary line: 415-466-7000 – PIN: 6947511 #…
Read MoreeBright Health Partners With Beebe Healthcare To Collect Needed Supplies
The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Delaware continues to rise, especially in Sussex County. In order to provide needed medical supplies to the healthcare systems in Delaware, eBrightHealth ACO is hosting donation drop-off locations throughout the state. The Sussex County event for Beebe Healthcare will be held Wednesday, April 1 through Saturday, April 4,…
Read MoreCarl M. Freeman Foundation Donates $250,000 to Beebe Healthcare’s COVID-19 Relief Fund
Recognizing the crisis surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), the Carl M. Freeman Foundation is donating $250,000 to be used for COVID-19 testing, including personal protective equipment, and the well-being of frontline healthcare professionals. The Carl M. Freeman Foundation normally supports and promotes innovative community-based leadership and giving, but felt compelled to step outside of their normal giving…
Read MoreLewes couple donates $50,000 help Beebe with coronavirus testing
Scott and Tracy Sipprelle have committed $50,000 to Beebe’s COVID-19 response efforts. Scott and Tracy, who own a home in Lewes, wanted to support Beebe in an effort to allow the healthcare system to purchase the necessary technology and testing equipment that would allow Beebe to test for coronavirus (COVID-19) at the Margaret H. Rollins…
Read MoreGov Carney Announces Statewide Testing Plan for Coronavirus
On Friday, Governor John Carney announced a coordinated statewide plan (with Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware Healthcare Association, and each of the health care systems in Delaware) to ensure people with symptoms consistent with coronavirus have access to safe and efficient testing in the First State – at NO cost to patients. Beginning Monday…
Read MoreBeebe Healthcare to Provide Referral-Based Testing
Beebe Healthcare is now offering COVID-19 referral-based testing for the community. The car-based testing is being made available by Beebe to the entire Sussex County community. Patients should contact their primary care provider or local walk-in care for screening. Local providers are aware of the instructions, including that a provider order is necessary to be…
Read MoreDrive Thru Coronavirus Testing at Bayview Medical Center
Beebe Healthcare is holding a drive-thru Coronavirus Screening Event today from 10am to 2pm at Bayview Medical Center in Lewes. This is only for people 18 and older who are experiencing symptoms – fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Remember to bring identification and insurance information – if you have it. Beebe officials tell WGMD the…
Read MoreBeebe nursing school named best in Delaware
The Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Healthcare has been named the best nursing school in the state of Delaware by RegisteredNursing.org. The nursing advocacy organization ranked nursing schools based on methodology that analyzes each school’s pass rate for students on the NCLEX-RN exam over a five-year window. The 2019 graduating class for…
Read MoreFirst Baby of 2020 at Beebe Healthcare – Twins!
Sussex County Council Approves MOU with Beebe Healthcare & Discusses Ordinance Amendments for Use of Manufactured Homes
The Sussex County Council met this week after a week off. There were three public hearings during the morning session that deal with the issuing of up to $8.8-million in General obligation bonds for a spray irrigation system and land. Two other bond issues deal with sewer projects. The funds come through the state revolving…
Read MoreJeffrey Fried Leaving Beebe Healthcare
President and CEO of Beebe Healthcare, Jeffrey Fried is leaving Beebe Healthcare effective Tuesday, March 26th. Fried has been with Beebe for 24 years. The Board of Directors has announced that Rick Schaffner will take over as the interim CEO. Schaffner has served as Beebe’s executive vice president and COO for seven years and has…
Read MoreLewes Woman Arrested for Embezzling from Beebe Healthcare
Lewes Police have arrested a woman for embezzling about $150,000 from Beebe Healthcare. Police say they were notified by hospital officials who discovered irregularities involving Hope Abram. Further investigation by the hospital led to her termination on May 3rd and Lewes Police were called. Abrams was arrested by Lewes Police at her Bay Breeze Drive…
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