| Bayhealth Volunteers of the Year Named - Wednesday, June 10, 2009During Volunteer Recognition Week at Bayhealth, April 19-25, Jim Mims and Bobby Vincent were named the 2008 Volunteers of the Year for Kent General and MilfordMemorialHospitals. Jim Mims, of Dover, has been a volunteer with Bayhealth’s Education Department for two years. In that time, he has helped with numerous community events, screenings, medical presentations, helped facilitate the STEPS to Healthy Aging Program and has served on the planning committee for the annual 55+ Expo. Mr. Mims’ colleagues praised his hard work and effort by saying, “He is a ‘gift’ to our department,” “He gives more than 100% to any task, without complaints,” “I am grateful for Jim, whom I consider to be our greatest ambassador in the Bayhealth community for good health and wellness!” The Milford Volunteer of the Year, Bobby Vincent, came to Bayhealth after retiring from many years as a truck driver. Mr. Vincent has been a volunteer for one year and in his first 11 months, he logged over 1500 hours of volunteer time. Mr. Vincent is a volunteer with the Physical Therapy Department at MilfordMemorialHospital. In his duties, he acts as a greeter and receptionist. The Physical Therapy staff had many wonderful things to say about Mr. Vincent, including, “He is very courteous and kind to everyone,” “Bobby always has a smile and comforting words for all he encounters,” “Bobby is extremely dependable and dedicated. We enjoy having him volunteer in our department.” BayhealthMedicalCenter currently has 350 volunteers and in 2008, 22,300 hours were served by volunteers at KentGeneralHospital alone. Bayhealth is very grateful for all the volunteers who give their time freely to help with everything from greeting guests at hospital entrances and baking cookies on patient floors, to helping patients with their food trays during meal times and giving compassionate touch hand rubs. If you are interested in joining the many dedicated volunteers at Bayhealth, please contact the Volunteer Services Department by calling (302) 744-7153 for KentGeneralHospital or (302) 430-5621 for MilfordMemorialHospital. Pictured above: Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse - Karen Merson, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Jim Mims; Clinical Educator - Donna Goldsborough, MSN, RN Pictured above: Bobby Vincent; Dr. David Cloney
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| Kent General Hospital Outpatient Services Holiday Hours - Wednesday, June 03, 2009Bayhealth Medical Center – Kent General Hospital’s Outpatient Services Center will offer lab services on Friday, July 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The Outpatient Services Center at Kent General Hospital will be closed on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. |
| Bayhealth to be Tobacco Free January 1, 2010 - Wednesday, June 03, 2009To improve the overall health and wellness of its employees and the public, Bayhealth Medical Center facilities will be completely “Tobacco Free” on January 1, 2010. This initiative is one of several being implemented by Bayhealth’s Healthy Lifestyles Task Force. To aid in this transition, Bayhealth will offer multiple resources to employees, patients and visitors in an effort to reduce health risks associated with tobacco use and treat nicotine addiction. “Tobacco use is a powerful addiction and the #1 cause of preventable death in the United States, causing over 440,000 deaths a year,” said Bonnie Perratto, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, Bayhealth Senior Vice President/Chief Nursing Executive. “We carefully studied and analyzed the implementation of tobacco-free programs at other healthcare systems in order to create a meaningful plan that will help our employees, patients and visitors cease the use of tobacco products.” |
| Dimitrios Danikas, MD, of Bayhealth Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Center Offers a “Facial Beauty Bou - Friday, May 29, 2009Reinvent yourself with a relaxing, free facial beauty enhancement consultation and enjoy reduced prices on Botox® Cosmetic, fillers and LATISSE™ for the remainder of 2009 by coming to the “Facial Beauty Boutique” at the office of Dimitrios Danikas, MD, of Bayhealth Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery Center. You must come in for an appointment the day of the “Facial Beauty Boutique” to receive reduced prices for that day and the remainder of the year. Schedule your free consultation for Thursday, June 18, any time from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and receive an individualized treatment plan created by Dr. Danikas to enhance your face’s natural beauty. By coming in on the day of the “Facial Beauty Boutique,” you will receive a special card that entitles you to significantly reduced prices on services for Botox, fillers and LATISSE™ for the rest of the year. Botox® Cosmetic is used to improve the appearance of the face and reduce facial wrinkles. Fillers are injections placed to smooth wrinkles around the lips, chin and/or the lines around your mouth, known as the “parentheses.” LATISSE™ is a topical solution you apply to your upper lashes to help them grow longer, thicker and darker. In addition to his special interest in Botox, fillers, LATISSE™, peels, laser and facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Danikas performs both aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is highly trained in the latest techniques of minimally invasive Endoscopic Brow Lift, Forehead Lift and Mid-Face Lift. Dr. Danikas is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Danikas’ office, Bayhealth Plastic and Aesthetic Center, is located at 517 South DuPont Highway in Milford. Call (302) 422-3251 today to schedule your appointment for the “Facial Beauty Boutique.” 
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| Milford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Sponsors “Get Gold Cash Roadshow” June 2, 3, 4 - Thursday, May 28, 2009The Bayhealth Medical Center – Milford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor the “Get Gold Cash Roadshow” in June. Nusinov’s famous “Get Gold Cash Roadshow” will be held in the main lobby of MilfordMemorialHospital on Tuesday, June 2; Wednesday, June 3; and Thursday, June 4 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Get instant payment for your unwanted, broken, busted or scrap gold, silver and platinum. Bring in your 10K, 14K, 18K and 22K gold and sterling silver bracelets, earrings, necklaces, watches, dental gold, rings, charms, pendants and coins. Diamonds will also be accepted and must be ½ carat or larger. Sterling home goods accepted include flatware, dinner sets, candelabras, trays, tea sets and goblets. “Get Gold Cash Roadshow” is an accredited business member of the Better Business Bureau. A driver’s license or state I.D. is required. Proceeds benefit the Bayhealth – Milford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Please call the Reflections Gift Shop at (302) 430-5622 with any questions. |
| Bayhealth’s June 2 Steps to Healthy Aging Class Cancelled - Friday, May 22, 2009Bayhealth Medical Center’s Steps to Healthy Aging Clinic normally held on Tuesday, June 2, 2009from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Dr. John Manion's office on S. Governors Avenue in Dover is cancelled. The next clinic will be held on June 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Dr. Manion's office on S. Governors Avenue in Dover, and will continue weekly. For more information, please call Bayhealth’s Education Department (toll-free) at 1-877-453-7107. |
| Bayhealth Honors Employees at Annual Banquet - Friday, May 22, 2009BayhealthMedicalCenter recognized the 2008 Outstanding Leader, the 2008 Northern and Southern Division Employees of the Year and employees achieving from five to 40 years of service at the Employee Service Awards Banquet at the ModernMaturityCenter in Dover on May 13. Brenda Kibler was named the 2008 Outstanding Leader. She received a $500 Savings Bond, dinner for four at the restaurant of her choice, and an engraved crystal award. Ms. Kibler joined Bayhealth in January 2006 as Director of the ChildCare & EarlyLearningCenter. Before joining Bayhealth, she was the Director and an Instructor at a child care center of the Queen Anne’s CountyBoard of Education. Very active in the community, Ms. Kibler serves on the child care program advisory boards for both Delaware Technical & Community College and PolyTechHigh School. She has also participated for the past two years in the Polar Bear Plunge in support of Special Olympics of Delaware. Shortly after she joined Bayhealth, she implemented a new curriculum at the ChildCareCenter that has dramatically improved the children’s ability to meet their developmental goals and be ready to move to Kindergarten. Under her leadership, this commitment to excellence was recognized by numerous awards: the Governor’s Award of Excellence, a Five-Star Rating from the Delaware Stars Rating Program, NAEYC accreditation and the Delaware Quality Commitment Award. Mrs. Kibler began her career in childcare in 1978 as an assistant/caregiver and she taught at a Catholic school for eight years. She received her associate’s degree in early childhood education from ChesapeakeCollege. Kim Scott, RN, was named the Northern Division Employee of the Year. She received an engraved crystal award, $500 Savings Bond, eight hours of paid time off and dinner for four at a restaurant of her choice. A 26-year Bayhealth employee, Ms. Scott is a Nursing Informatics Analyst at KentGeneralHospital. In this role, she helps implement and support electronic systems in the hospital. Her main focus is supporting clinical systems in the Perioperative and Emergency and Trauma Services Departments. Before joining the Information Services Department, Ms. Scott was a Nurse Manager in the Special Care Nursery/Pediatrics Unit. Teri Bowles was named the Southern Division Employee of the Year. She received an engraved crystal award, $500 Savings Bond, eight hours of paid time off and dinner for four at a restaurant of her choice. A Bayhealth employee for 14 years, Ms. Bowles is the Lead Occupational Health Technician with Bayhealth’s Occupational Health Services. In her role, she offers on-site occupational health services to companies throughout Delmarva. Ms. Bowles is also a member of the Milford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and volunteers her time at the Milford Memorial Hospital Fair every year. Before the event, employees celebrating from five to 40 years of service were given catalogs to select their own gifts based on their years of service. Employees achieving 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service also received U.S. Savings Bonds. |
| Bayhealth Honors Dedicated Employees - Friday, May 22, 2009BayhealthMedicalCenter recognized employees achieving from five to 40 years of service at the Employee Service Awards Banquet held at the ModernMaturityCenter in Dover on May 13. Before the event, employees in each five-year category were given catalogs to select their own gifts based on their years of service. Employees achieving 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service also received U.S. Savings Bonds. Lee Ellen Bell, Cheryl Rogers and Stephany Wescott were honored for 40 years of service to Bayhealth. These three employees were also given the opportunity to ride to the awards banquet in a limousine. Also recognized for 40 years of service were the following employees who were unable to attend the banquet: Karen Bell, Shirley Davis, Susan Davis, Marian Schrock and Charlotte Stevenson. Employees honored for 35 years of service: Mary Anderson, Joanne Bates, Deborah Bordley, Patricia Brenneman, Marilyn Mitchell, Judith Roberts, Janet Saleen and Gerald White. Employees honored for 30 years of service: Cynthia Collins, Deborah Eberly, Carole Fleming, Holly Helmick, Doris Hitchens, Terry Lentz, Barbara Mitchell, Laura Ross, Lionel Shockley, Rita Summers, Joyce Vincent, Lynn Walsh, Diana Weyant, Jeannine White and Nancy White. Employees honored for 25 years of service: Gale Anthony, Holly Baker, Walter Becker, Linda Bolduc, Deborah Cofield, Maria Cooper, Cheryl Darling, Susan Dugan, Janet Faulkner, Bobbie Fisher, Mary Harris, Linda Hughes, Benjamin Inloes, Elizabeth Isaacs, Kimberly Jester, Karen Kelly, Theodore Kruppa, Teresa Lentz, Margaret Orsini, Helen Pascubillo-Phillips, Mary Paullisky, Emilie Phillips-Courtney, Lisa Poore, M. Celeste Seidel, Brenda Sharp and Lisa Valeski. Employees honored for 20 years of service: Anne Beals, Jan Bowman, Tonya Brown, Catherine Conard, Paula Cooper, Joan Coverdale, Jennifer Daniels, Shelley Darling, Alberta Evans, Elizabeth Freidel, Jerome Fritts, Pamela Gentile, Roger Gyzm, Lisa Hahn, Kathleen Heinold, Nanette Holmes, Terri Horvath, Pamela James, Lu Ann Jester, Bonnie Johnson, Mahalia Jones, Beverly Lank, Kathleen Layton, Paul LeBlanc, Anne Lobaccaro, Denise McNelis, Madonna Melvin, Jo-Ann Miller, Tyria Mosley, Kathryn O’Neal, Karen Palmer, Mona Reece, Lillie Reid, Karen Roberts, Nancy Rubino, Melissa Schroding, Teresa Scott, Katherine Seacord, Deborah Thomas, Janet Tomey, Michael Walls, Valerie Watson, Marilou Welcome, Doris Whealton, Shannan Wilcutts and Mary Woomer. Employees honored for 15 years of service: Brenda Argo, Kathleen Asuncion, Denise Austin, Charlene Bieber, Angel Breakie, Michelle Brennan, Victoria Brittain, Janet Butler, Deborah Chaffinch, Voanita Cherry, Susan Conley, Luann Cornell, Linda Cronk, Thomas Dericco, Shirley Dishman, Robin Dittoe, Sandra Fox, Robert Gentile, Nancy Graves, Salvadora Harris, Susan Hickin, Mary Jo Hill, Sandra Hill, Ellen Holleger, Carol Holloway, Glennon Hurley, Beverly Isaacs, Kelly Jacobs, Tracy Jones, Mary Kunzig, Marilyn Mays, Doloros McFadd, Judy Mitchell-Pierce, Judith Muir, Dawn O’Connell, Anita Ruitto, Ella Sharpe, Cindy Talerico, Lewis Talley, Alice Wigfall and Bonnie Wilkinson. Employees honored for 10 years of service: Cathie Barron, Donald Barrow, William Birt, Stephanie Bolden, Jo-An Breckenridge, Darryl Broll, Mary Brown, Marie Burge, Cathy Candileri, Kathy Clough, Linda Clough, Catherine Cohen, Gina Collins, Dorothy Collison, Sherry Davis, Jamie Denson, Lyron Deputy, Dennis Dittoe, Cynthia Drew, Dawn Eddy, Sandra Felton, Kimberly Forwood, Darlene Gentsch, Stephen Greenly, Lester Harrison, Edith Heredia, Charlene Hollis, Betty Hylbert, Donald Johnson, Heather Jones, Margaret Jones, Terry Kauffman, Mary Killen, Jessica Knauer, Jason Kouse, Donyetta Little, Eltheria Morris, Tonia Mosley, Robert Mucha, Julia Muldrow, Catherine Murphy, Deborah Norwood, Cheryl Omans, Donna Paddock, Sharon Painter, Jennilee Preuss, Jose Rivera, Verna Sellers, Michelle Septer, Dana Short, Jacquelyn Snowden, Amber Sockolosky, Meredith Sullivan, Krissie Thawley, Dianne Varanko, Cynthia Viera, Matthew Walls, Angela Wharff, Carl White, Patti White, Rachel Whitecomb, Amy Williams and Rosa Yoder. Employees honored for five years of service: Anastazia Acevedo, Carmen Acevedo, Florence Alexander, Gerard Artesona, Bonnie Ashford, Lynn Bailey, Theresa Ball, Patricia Barber, Nestor Basco, Kathleen Baylis, David Belizaire, Mary Belmont, Wilson Blake, M. Christine Boddicker, Charles Boltz, Lois Boothman, Kelly Boulden, Katherine Brown, Kimberly Brown, Ryan Brown, Sara Brown, Rita Buck, Lisa Buckley, Lori Buff, Amy Burnett, Marianne Carter, Taj Castles, Adrianne Comstock, Marietta Conway, Terri Cooke, Melissa Deitrich, Anne Delle Donne, Antonio Demby, Katharine Dillard, Dan Dolt, Ali Doucette, Angela Downs, Gwendolyn Edwards, Nayith Enciso, Rex Evans, Deniece Fedalen, Christopher Foard, Marianne Foard, M. Catherine Forthuber, Marilyn Franklin, David Freeman, Amy Fritchman, Sherry Gable, Jonell Garrett, Kidanewold Geda, Loretta Gottlieb, Susan Graybeal, John Gregory, Willie Hairston, Meta Hampton, Debra Hanna, William Hardy, David Harris, Richard Hayward, Shariti Herriman, Dawn Hester, Sunnee Hills, Meghan Holland, Marvetta Holtzinger, Penny Horsman, Amos Hostetter, Kim Hostetter, Catrese Hughes-Tetteh, Milagros Iliksiz, Linda Iverson, Tisha Johns, Lisa Johnson, Oman Joseph, Stacy Kassien, Pil Kim, Howard Kimmel, Nicola Knaupe, Kyle Lambert, Joseph Lanata, Margaret Lasalle-Tate, Michelle Leite, Sonia Lemieux, Louis Levenson, Chester Lewis, Jaclyn Lewis, Jennifer Lilje, Julia Littleton, Allison Lobaccaro, William Macklin, Adrian Maldonado, Staci Manning, Irena Marks, Geraldine Marsico, Pamela Martin, Mary Jane McClements, Cathy McDowell, Valerie McFadden, Jose Mendez, Thomas Meranski, Bonita Millman, Steven Miozza, Michelle Mitchell, Jacquelyn Myers, Cindy Nagle, Michael Nemecek, Kimberly Newhouse, Jeanne Nichols-Willey, Rebecca Parker, Clare Perry, April Prebula, Jessica Pritchett, Jorge Quiles, Dorothy Remus, Ronald Rexrode, Victoria Riggs, Irene Roberts, Margaret Rohen, Clyde Rooks, Vanessa Scott, Christie Shirey, Renee Simpson, Vernon Slater, Carol Smith, Sue Smith, Deborah Snow, Melinda Stevenson, Allison Stewart, Janet Tanis, Virginia Tate, Patrice Taylor, Dennis Thompson, Florence Tima, Deborah Toner, Donna Tratnyek, Lilly Tribbett, Cynthia Vanvorst, Sandra Vegso, Barbara Vodvarka, Martin Volk, Arinlynn Warner, Karen Welch, Dorothy Wertz, Teresa Wessell, Lynn Whitfield, Celeste Williams, Jennifer Wilson, Deborah Winkler, Mary Wood and Leigh Woodin. Also on hand to recognize the Bayhealth employees were President and CEO Dennis E. Klima; Executive Vice President and COO Terry Murphy; Senior Vice President, Corporate Services Terry Feinour; Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Earl Tanis; Senior Vice President/Chief Nurse Executive Bonnie Perratto, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE; Senior Vice President of Planning and Business Development John Van Gorp; Vice President for Human Resources Jon McDowell; President of the Bayhealth Foundation Paul Lakeman; Vice President of Operations for the Southern Region Deborah Watson; Vice President of Operations for the Northern Region Gary Shaw; Assistant Vice President for Customer Service Rich Butto; Assistant Vice President of Technology/Chief Information Officer Dave Walczak; and Assistant Vice President of Marketing Communications Pamela Marecki. |
| Leather and Luggage Sale at Kent General Hospital - Friday, May 22, 2009The Junior Board of Bayhealth Medical Center – KentGeneralHospital will host its Annual Leather and Luggage Sale on Friday, May 29 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Discharge Lobby at Kent General Hospital. Cash, checks, credit cards and payroll deduction (for Bayhealth employees) will be accepted. |
| Bayhealth’s Sandra Lutton Recognized for Dedication to Patient Safety - Friday, May 22, 2009Bayhealth Medical Center’s Risk Management Department recently recognized Sandra Lutton for putting patient safety first. Ms. Lutton is a Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary on the 1A Medical/Surgical unit at Kent General Hospital. She made the suggestion of using retractable phone cords on patient phones in the unit. Dianne Halpern, Nurse Manager of the 1A Medical/Surgical Unit said, “We are very proud of Sandra for thinking of such an easy solution to what may have been a huge safety issue.” In the past, long phone cords were used which made it easy for patients, families and even staff members to trip or fall. With the help of Bayhealth’s Information Services Department, long phone cords have been replaced with auto retractable cords on all of the unit’s 30 telephones. To help improve patient safety hospital-wide, the Information Services Department is assuring that retractable phone cords available to all units through the warehouse.  Photo ID: Betty Wells, Unit Secretary; Jennifer Hunter, CNA/Unit Secretary; Nancy Grave, RN, Clinical Risk Analyst; Donna McGinnes, RN; Dianne Halpern, MSN; Sandra Lutton, CNA/Unit Secretary; Linda Bolduc, RN, Patient Safety Advisor; Dione Franklin, BSN, RN; Jacqui Toles, CNA/Unit Secretary; Brent Garfield, RN; Barbara Willmore, LPN |
| Milford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Luncheon June 10 - Friday, May 22, 2009The Auxiliary of Bayhealth Medical Center – Milford Memorial Hospital will hold a luncheon on Wednesday, June 10 at 12:00 noon in the Board Room at Milford Memorial Hospital. The luncheon will include a special guest lecture by Dr. Iftekhar Khan from the CancerCenter at Bayhealth and a brief business meeting. Please RSVP by June 5. Tickets for the luncheon are $5.00 and may be purchased at Reflections Gift Shop at MilfordMemorialHospital or by calling Pat Fisher at (302) 422-7032. |
| Bayhealth’s CR Wellness Center Helps Kids Say No to Tobacco - Friday, May 22, 2009Members of Caesar Rodney High School’s KBG are on a mission to keep teens off tobacco. KBG or Kick Butts Generation is a youth movement dedicated to keeping kids in Delaware tobacco-free. The group started in 1999 with just 13 students from throughout the state who wanted to do more about tobacco prevention and control for Delaware youths. In the 10 years since, state-wide membership has grown to over 11,000. Bayhealth’s Caesar Rodney High School Wellness Center first became involved with KBG in 2007. The school now has 72 members. Nancy Boone, LPCMH, Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health at the Wellness Center, said, “The students have been positive, active and very enthusiastic. They really want to get the word out and make a difference.” The group has shown its dedication by taking part in a number of activities and events. Events including Kick Butts Day, Great American Smokeout, ‘Crash Motive’ concert and taking part in a number of school and community health fairs have given the group the opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of tobacco use to younger children, fellow students and members of the community. Staff members of Bayhealth’s Caesar Rodney High School Wellness Center understand that tobacco is a problem facing all teens and has made tobacco prevention and cessation a priority for its students. “Smoking is a serious problem facing our students and education is key. Once they know the harmful health consequences and aesthetic effects smoking can have on them, including discolored teeth, bad breath and wrinkles, they are more likely to avoid cigarettes,” explained Gloria Shuba, Wellness Center Coordinator and Nurse Practitioner at Caesar Rodney High School. In addition to KBG, the wellness center has incorporated the N-O-T or Not On Tobacco program. The program is a tobacco cessation series that is uniquely designed to help teens end their tobacco addictions. Of the participants in this year’s series, most of the students have reported reduction or complete cessation of tobacco use.  During a recent "Kick Butts Day" at CaesarRodneyHigh school, students were given "Kick Butt" stickers to put on their shoes showing their commitment to remaining tobacco free. |
| Bayhealth Celebrates EMS Week May 17 – 23 - Monday, May 11, 2009Bayhealth Medical Center joins the entire country in celebrating National Emergency Medical Services Week May 17 – 23, a time set aside by the American College of Emergency Physicians to salute the thousands of men and women who provide lifesaving care every day. “The heroic actions and selfless behavior we witness from paramedics and EMTs during local, state and national disasters paint a memorable picture of an industry that exists to provide quick, immediate access to important, first-response health care,” said Craig Hochstein, MD, Bayhealth Emergency Department Medical Director. Emergency physicians are only one component of the team; local EMTs, paramedics and dispatchers, as well as all of the fire and rescue personnel, comprise a team the community can count on when it comes to medical emergencies. “Within Kent General and Milford Memorial Hospitals, our nursing staffs and support teams work tirelessly to perform everything from the mundane to the miraculous,” Dr. Hochstein added. “Their skills and unfailing attention to detail are essential to our emergency medical system.” Kent General and Milford Memorial Hospitals are designated Level III Trauma Centers that provide emergency services 24 hours a day. Together, both hospitals serve the emergency health care needs of more than 70,000 patients each year. |
| American Nursing Association President Visits Bayhealth - Thursday, May 07, 2009The President of the American Nursing Association, Rebecca Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR, spent Thursday, April 30 visiting with nurses at Bayhealth Medical Center. During her visit, Ms. Patton heard from a number of Bayhealth nurses about projects they have implemented and programs that have enhanced patient care. Bayhealth nurses expressed their commitment to nursing excellence and discussed their various shared governance councils and research projects. When Ms. Patton spoke, a large part of the discussion centered on education for nurses. She commended Bayhealth on the achievement of increasing the number of certified nurses by 70% in just one year. She indicated the positive effect this will have by saying, “with an increase in certification, you will see a difference in patient outcomes.” She also urged all nurses to become involved in some form of professional organization so their voices will be heard in Washington, DC. Ms. Patton is currently serving her second term as the President of the American Nursing Association (ANA). ANA is the nation’s leading professional nursing organization representing the major health policy, practice and workplace issues of 2.9 million registered nurses in the United States. This was her second visit to Bayhealth Medical Center. Photo ID: (left to right) – Standing: Meghan Holland, BSN, RN, CCRN; Alana King, RN; Senior Vice President of Nursing Administration/CNE at Bayhealth - Bonnie Perratto, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE; President of the American Nursing Association - Rebecca Patton, MSN, RN, CNOR; Kimberly Holmes, MSN, RN Kneeling: Hannah Weiner, BSN, RN, OCN; Angel Dewey, BSN, RN; CCRN, Dione Franklin, BSN, RN |
| Hours Change at Bayhealth’s WalkIn Medical Care in Milford - Wednesday, April 29, 2009To better serve the needs of patients, BayhealthMedicalCenter’s WalkIn Medical Care, located at 301 Jefferson Avenue in Milford, will change its office hours starting June 8. WalkIn Medical Care will see patients from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, to meet the needs of our community members. Occupational Health services will be offered to participating employers at this location from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. WalkIn Medical Care is Bayhealth’s walk-in treatment facility designed for patients with minor illnesses and injuries. Staffed by Bayhealth-employed medical providers, WalkIn Medical Care also offers physical exams for school, sports or pre-employment; drug and alcohol testing and X-ray and lab services. For more information, please call WalkIn Medical Care at (302) 430-5705. |
| Bayhealth Assists in Development of Summer Camp for Burn Victims - Thursday, April 23, 2009Feeling a sense of belonging is difficult for all children but it can be especially hard for kids who have sustained significant burn injuries. The Delaware Burn Camp is a week-long summer camp being created specifically for children who have suffered such burns. The camp was designed to help children deal with the physical and emotional issues surrounding their injuries, while enjoying themselves in a group setting of activities and fun. In the past, Delaware children have not had access to any local programs of this kind, with the closest burn camps located a minimum of 3-4 hours away making it difficult for many families to send their children to these locations. One Bayhealth nurse, Joanne Hutchison, RN, notes “We want to give kids a week away; where they’re not different from anyone else.” Mrs. Hutchison is part of the Burn Camp Board of Directors that has spent the past year working to develop the burn camp and see that it gets up and running. The diverse board includes fire marshals, healthcare administrators and workers, a state legislative representative, the father of a burn victim and a pair of firefighter brothers who are burn survivors themselves. In March, House Bill #44 passed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate of the State of Delaware, which now officially declares that the camp will be available to the children of our State. The Delaware Burn Camp will be a non-profit organization, operating and relying on donations from various organizations and groups to help cover the operational expenses. In addition, the camp will be free to all Delaware children, ages 6 to 18 years, who have a desire to attend and who have sustained burns. The Delaware Burn Camp will be held August 17-23, 2009, at Camp Barnes in the Bethany Beach region. Activities are to include canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, archery, arts and crafts, swimming, hiking as well as other indoor and outdoor activities. Counselors will be on sight and will include past burn victims to assist campers in coping with issues special to them. For more information about the camp, or if you are interested in donating either time or money, please contact Joanne Hutchison at (302) 734-4582. Should you know of a child who may benefit from the activities and counseling that will be available please contact Mrs. Hutchison to allow information to be forwarded as appropriate. 
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