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Motherhood doesn't always match our expectations. For many new parents, the journey brings unexpected emotional challenges. In fact, CDC research shows that about 1 in 8 women with a recent live birth reported symptoms of postpartum depression. And that's just one of a multitude of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders that can develop during pregnancy and persist for up to three years after delivery.
That's where ChristianaCare's Center for Women's Emotional Wellness comes in. Psychologists Malina Spirito and Spencer Paige Brown join us to share their insights on the number one complication of childbirth, discussing how one parent's mental health can have a ripple effect through the entire family, along with the warning signs that family members should be on alert for.
With early intervention, these issues are highly treatable. Don't wait until things feel "that bad" to seek help. Listen now to take the first step towards reclaiming the joy in your parenting journey.
Malina Spirito, M.Ed., MA, is a licensed psychologist at the ChristianaCare Center for Women’s Emotional Wellness, specializing in support for women before, during, and after pregnancy. Dr. Spirito provides consultations, assessments, and treatment to women and their families regarding perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Spencer Paige Brown, Psy.D, MS, brings her passion for working with patients from marginalized backgrounds to her role as a dedicated and empathetic licensed psychologist. In her current role as a clinical psychologist at the ChristianaCare Center for Women’s Emotional Wellness, she specializes in treating and supporting adult patients with a range of mental health needs that arise before, during, and after pregnancy.Links:
ChristianaCare Center for Women's Emotional WellnessChristianaCare News - Veronica’s Story: The Art of Making Moms a PriorityPostpartum Support InternationalCDC Symptoms of Depression Among WomenPerinatal Depression - National Institutes of HealthThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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At ChristianaCare, excellence is at the foundation of our nursing practice, having recently secured a fourth consecutive Magnet® designation - the gold standard and ultimate benchmark for measuring quality of care, administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet designation signifies belonging to an elite group representing just 10% of hospitals nationwide, and ChristianaCare is the first health system in Delaware to achieve a four-peat.
To explain the significance of this milestone, we're joined by Michelle Collins, Vice President of Nursing Professional Excellence at ChristianaCare, and Paige Merring, ChristianaCare Nursing Excellence Manager. Michelle and Paige unpack what makes ChristianaCare unique, including the use of a comprehensive system-wide approach; a transformation to a professional practice model that has led to an increased BSN rate to 83% and an increased certification rate to 65%; and a collaborative spirit that encourages teamwork across all disciplines.
Ready to experience the difference nursing excellence makes? Listen now to discover how ChristianaCare is shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, advanced education, and unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.
Michelle L. Collins, DNP, APRN, CNS, ACNS-BC, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, LSSBB, leads ChristianaCare's systemwide efforts to support nursing practice innovation and problem-solving. She also has led ChristianaCare to achieve its fourth Magnet designation, a preeminent excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Paige Merring, MSN, RN, CCRN, is the Nursing Excellence Manager at ChristianaCare. In this role, she facilitates strategic planning for nursing, supports professional governance councils to empower nurses, and leads teams to improve patient experience.
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According to the National Institute of Health, there are more than 500,000 clinical trials happening right now around the world. ChristianaCare has been nationally recognized for contributions to this work, as clinicians and scientists at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center and Research Institute collaborate to turn laboratory discoveries into real world therapies.
On this week's episode of For The Love of Health, we're joined by Dr. Greg Masters, ChristianaCare’s National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Principal Investigator. Dr. Masters explains how these vital studies work and why they matter - from testing new medications to exploring innovative treatment combinations, each trial represents hope for patients facing difficult diagnoses.
We're also joined by Robert Robinson, a prostate cancer survivor who himself participated in a clinical trial at ChristianaCare. He shares how his clinical trial not only saved his life, but sparked his mission of talking about men's health.
For its excellence in clinical trials, the Delaware/ChristianaCare NCORP in 2024 earned the prestigious Platinum Award for Exceptional Achievement from the NCI/NCORP.
Gregory A. Masters, M.D., has been a ChristianaCare lung cancer specialist since 2003. In addition to his investigative work with NCORP, Dr. Masters serves as an associate professor at Thomas Jefferson University Medical School in Philadelphia, and is a highly published expert and a reviewer for many of the leading oncology clinical publications.
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ChristianaCare Cancer Clinical TrialsChristianaCare News - National Leader in Cancer Clinical Trials: ChristianaCare Advances Pioneering TherapiesNational Institute of Health Clinical Trials DatabaseHypofractionated Radiation Therapy or Conventional Radiation Therapy After Surgery in Treating Patients With Prostate Cancer (Robert's clinical trial)Robert Robinson's Podcast, The Lions DenThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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Have you heard of the term "health care pollution"? It refers to the waste that hospitals produce while providing patient care, as well as hospitals’ carbon emissions.
Nurse Practitioner Deanna Benner and Nursing Professional Development Specialist Ashley Oncay discuss how they found ways to decrease ChristianaCare's carbon footprint. What started as a grassroots initiative has transformed into a $1 million sustainability movement. Through the Medical Supply Donation Program and the Landfill Diversion Project, ChristianaCare is helping the community while reducing waste.
Whether you're a ChristianaCare caregiver or simply someone concerned about the environment, this episode offers practical inspiration showing that one person's trash truly is another's treasure.
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ChristianaCare News - Environmental Sustainability Initiatives Keep 7.7 Tons of Medical Supplies Out of LandfillsChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Team Wins Environmental Excellence Gold AwardEnvironmental effects of surgical procedures and strategies for sustainable surgeryProject CUREHabitat for Humanity ReStore Goods DonationsThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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Improving quality of life is a goal in both healthcare and policing. ChristianaCare and the New Castle County Division of Police are working together to change lives in our community.
The collaboration is called the Behavioral Health Unit, a groundbreaking partnership that pairs officers with social workers to transform crisis response. When 911 calls with mental health components come in, these specialized teams respond together. Officers ensure safety while social workers conduct comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate care possibilities beyond the limited options of jail or emergency rooms.
On this episode of For the Love of Health, New Castle County Division of Police Corporal Colleen Kearns and ChristianaCare Social Worker Delilah Colon describe the issues that led to the formation of the Unit, share facts and statistics about the people and families the program has impacted, and look forward to how this partnership is serving as a template for the future of policing around the state.
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According to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's. By 2050, that number is expected to grow to 13 million.As Delaware's aging population is expected to grow, the need for memory care is also increasing.
On this episode, Dr. Steven Huege endowed chair of ChristianaCare's Swank Center for Memory Care reveals how a multidisciplinary approach makes all the difference for patients and their families. You'll hear about the different conditions addressed by the Swank Center, their participation in the innovative GUIDE Program to assist caregivers, and what the future holds for memory care in terms of medications and cutting-edge treatments. If you're concerned about memory changes in yourself or a loved one, this is an episode not to be missed.
Steven Huege, M.D., MSEd is The Swank Foundation Endowed Chair in Memory Care and Geriatrics at ChristianaCare. He brings over two decades of experience to his clinical practice as a compassionate, dedicated board-certified geriatric psychiatrist. Dr. Huege sees older adults with behavioral and psychiatric symptoms related to neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, and FTD.
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ChristianaCare's Delaware Medicaid Partners Accountable Care Organization - also known as an ACO - has set the standard for innovative, high-quality care at lower costs.
On this week's episode of For the Love of Health, Dr. Christine Donohue-Henry, ChristianaCare Chief Population Health Officer, and Dr. Rose Kakoza, Senior Medical Director for ChristianaCare's Medicaid ACO, share how this value-based care is changing the lives of Delaware's Medicaid population and highlight how a fundamental shift from illness treatment to disease prevention is helping to drive down costs and keeping communities healthier.
Christine Donohue-Henry, M.D., MBA is the Chief Population Health Officer at ChristianaCare and the President of eBrightHealth ACO and the ChristianaCare Clinical Alliance. Dr. Donohue-Henry is responsible for value-based care within the health system and the clinically integrated network, driving clinical quality and reducing the total cost of care.
Rose Kakoza, M.D., MPH serves as Senior Clinical Network Director for Population Health and Medical Director for ChristianaCare's Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (Delaware Medicaid Quality Partners). Dr. Kakoza also oversees CareVio, Population Health's case management organization supporting approximately 100,000 risk lives across the clinical network.
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ChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Reduces Health Care Costs by $6.2 Million While Improving Care for Medicaid PatientsChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Announces $1.6M Investment in 25 Nonprofits to Improve Community HealthFor the Love of Health - Why Is the Cost of Health Care So Expensive?ChristianaCare Community Health Delaware Medicaid Partners ACOCareVio Care Management ProgramDelaware Health and Social Services Medicaid ResourcesThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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For most high school students, field trips are an excuse to just get out of the classroom. But thanks to ChristianaCare's Gene Editing Institute, some students in our region are getting an opportunity to edit their futures.
On this week's episode of For the Love of Health, Education Program Manager Amanda Hewes and Education Program Coordinator Sarah LaTorre take a deep dive into the Gene Editing Institute's Learning Lab and the CRISPR in a Box educational kit to share how they are inspiring students and promoting equity in science education.
Amanda Hewes, M.S., is responsible for designing and creating an outreach program surrounding the Gene Editing 360 platform. The platform is designed to engage people in STEM from various levels of education including high school, college, and the public. Being one of the founders of the in vitro gene editing reaction, which is the basis for the CRISPR in a Box™ educational kit, she can provide expertise to those using the kit with a focus on helping others understand the important concepts surrounding gene editing and CRISPR technology.
Sarah LaTorre is an alumna of Wilmington University, where she pursued her B.S in Biology in 2024. After participating in the Gene Editing 360TM Learning Lab, she joined the Education & Outreach team during Summer of 2023. Sarah has a background in biodiversity and conservation research.Links
ChristianaCare's Gene Editing InstituteGene Editing 360™: Tools for a Journey of DiscoveryFor the Love of Health - Patient-Centered Gene Editing with Eric Kmiec, Ph.D.ChristianaCare News - The Scientist Names CRISPR in a Box™ Among the Top 10 Innovations for 2024ChristianaCare News - Gene Editing Institute Partners With Carolina Biological Supply Company to Launch CRISPR in a Box™ Kits for High School Science LabsThanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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Choosing your profession can be difficult no matter what path you choose. But when medical school is part of that path, life can get a little more complicated.
Sometimes fate can step in, in the form of a mentor. On this week's episode of For the Love of Health, Dr. Marshala Lee-McCall, Director of the iREACH Harrington Community Partnership Fund, and ChristianaCare OB/GYN resident Dr. Kristyn Mitchell share how their mentor/mentee relationship became so much more and discuss how mentorships are important for achieving equity and representation in healthcare
Marshala Lee-McCall, M.D., MPH serves as the Harrington Trust Physician Scholar and Director of iREACH's Harrington Community Partnership Fund. In this role she is responsible for strengthening community partnerships and developing new models of patient-centered health care delivery and methods for addressing the social determinants of health.
Kristyn Mitchell, M.D. is a first year resident in ChristianaCare's Obstetrics & Gynecology program.Links
ChristianaCare News - Mentorship Matters: Kristyn Mitchell, M.D., Returns to ChristianaCare to Serve Her NeighborsChristianaCare Mentorship and TeamworkChristianaCare Institute for Research on Equity and Community HealthChristianaCare Underrepresented Minorities in MedicineChristianaCare Office of Inclusion and DiversityContact the Harrington Trust: [email protected]Thanks for listening and subscribing! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
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Chronic hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, can be life-threatening for pregnant women. According to the National Institutes of Health, the prevalence of chronic hypertension in pregnancy in the United States doubled between 2007 and 2021.
ChristianaCare News - Pivotal Study of High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Likely to Change Prenatal Care for Some WomenChristianaCare News - Low-dose aspirin therapy may help prevent premature birthNew England Journal of Medicine: Treatment for Mild Chronic Hypertension during Pregnancy ChristianaCare Women's HealthChristianaCare Babyscripts mobile app
Research being done at ChristianaCare could change the lives of women around the world. Leading that research is Dr. Matthew Hoffman, the Marie E. Pinizzotto, M.D., Endowed Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology at ChristianaCare, who joins us to talk about the results of those studies, changes in how health providers approach pregnancy care, and what the future may hold for maternal and fetal medicine.
Dr. Matthew K. Hoffman, M.D., MPH is the Marie E. Pinizzotto, M.D., Endowed Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology for ChristianaCare. He has spearheaded national improvements in OBGYN care and has helped guide the health system to provide greater quality and value.
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'Tis the season... to be sick. And as we say goodbye to 2024, we want to avoid saying hello to respiratory illness.
Make a Plan to Get Your Flu ShowCOVID-19 - Details, Prevention and TreatmentDelaware.gov - Current Delaware Flu Infection RatesDelaware.gov - Current Delaware COVID Infection Rates
On this episode of For the Love of Health, ChristianaCare Chief Infection Prevention Officer Dr. Marci Drees gives us tips on how to keep the uninvited germs away from your holiday gatherings.
Marci Drees, M.D., MS, is the Chief Infection Prevention Officer and hospital epidemiologist for ChristianaCare. Dr. Drees serves as a councilor on the Board of Trustees of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), and previously served as SHEA's liaison to the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). She is board certified in internal medicine and infectious diseases.
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The donation of an organ or tissue is perhaps the greatest gift of life and health a person can give. More than 100,000 men, women, and children are on the national transplant waiting list right now.
ChristianaCare has earned the highest level of national recognition from the US Health Resources and Services Administration for its outstanding support of organ and tissue donation. ChristianaCare's Kidney Transplant Program is the only adult transplant center in Delaware. Lead Transplant Social Worker Kealey Johnson delivers insights into the life-changing work happening with the program, while kidney transplant patient Bill Wilson shares his own personal story of going through the transplant process.
Kealey Johnson, MSW, LMSW, CCM, has a strong desire to help others through challenging moments in their lives always expressed with her bright and genuine smile. As a transplant social worker, she looks forward to working with the team to serve our kidney transplant patients with care and compassion.Links
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If you’ve ever received medical care, you'd likely agree the cost of care can be expensive. According to the National Health Expenditure Accounts, U.S. health care spending grew 4.1% in 2022, reaching $4.5 Trillion.
In this replay of one of our most popular episodes in our "The Toughest Questions in Health Care" series we're asking the question, "why is the cost of health care so expensive?" ChristianaCare Chief Financial Officer Rob McMurray and ChristianaCare Chief Population Health Officer Dr. Chris Donohue-Henry share insight on health care economics. Hear how challenges are being met with pioneering solutions to reduce cost while simultaneously boosting the quality of care.Rob McMurray is the Chief Financial Officer, responsible for the direction and oversight of all financial operations at ChristianaCare. He also has oversight of supply chain operations.
ChristianaCare Price TransparencyChristianaCare ChargeMaster Delaware Medicaid Partners eBrightHealth ACONational Health Expenditure Data
Dr. Christine Donohue-Henry, M.D., MBA is the Chief Population Health Officer at Christiana Care. She is also the President and CEO of eBrightHealth ACO. Prior to her current role, Dr. Donohue-Henry was the Chief Medical Officer, Community Care at ChristianaCare from 2017 to 2019
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Prepare to challenge your understanding of gender-affirming care.
ChristianaCare Gender Wellness ProgramExploring gender wellness at ChristianaCare (video)Myths and Facts: Battling Disinformation About Transgender RightsThe Experiences, Challenges and Hopes of Transgender and Nonbinary U.S. Adults
In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, Dr. Anna Filip, a primary care physician with ChristianaCare, and Brett Herb, DSW, program manager for the ChristianaCare Gender Wellness Program, deliver critical insights into the complexities of sex and gender, gender dysphoria and gender-affirming hormone therapy, while discussing ChristianaCare's leading-edge approach to providing care to transgender people.
Then we tackle a number of common myths, misconceptions and misunderstandings– from the realities of de-transitioning to how children understand their gender identities.
Join us for a conversation that not only educates but also encourages empathy. You'll come away with a new appreciation for the importance of fostering inclusivity in health care.
Dr. Anna Filip is a primary care physician and director of ChristianaCare's Family Medicine Residency program. Filip has been with ChristianaCare since 2016. She has led work around global health in the academic settings, developed innovative and comprehensive models of gender-affirming care, and is staunchly committed to improving the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across the health system.
Brett Herb, DSW, is the Program Manager for the Gender Wellness Program at ChristianaCare. Herb has been in clinical practice for over 25 years as a psychotherapist and a clinical and administrative manager for various behavioral health programs. He joined ChristianaCare in 2006. Herb oversees the Gender Wellness Program, which provides gender-affirming diagnostic services and psychotherapy to the transgender and gender diverse population.
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Lengthy emergency department wait times are nothing new. This has been a national issue since the 1980s. It's a challenge for every health system - a challenge with no easy solutions.
ChristianaCare is home to America's 15th busiest ED, and in this replay of one of our most popular episodes, "The Toughest Questions in Health Care," Dr. Kert Anzilotti, ChristianaCare Chief Medical Officer, and Ric Cuming, ChristianaCare Chief Operating Officer, deliver insightful answers to the question, "Why can ED wait times be so long?".
Together, we walk the complex maze of healthcare efficiency, examining the intricacies behind long queues. Learn how factors like hospital-wide patient volume, case severity prioritization and the ripple effects of post-acute care facility shortages contribute to a significant bottleneck. And explore a data-driven approach to improving patient flow and emergency department functionality.
Finally, we provide guidance on choosing the most suitable venue of care for a variety of medical needs, a major way the public can be part of helping hospitals reduce wait times in the ED.
Ric Cuming is chief operating officer of ChristianaCare. In this role, Ric oversees the delivery of efficient and fiscally responsible system operations. He also works with other leaders to ensure high-quality and safe patient care. Ric joined ChristianaCare in 2016 as the system’s first chief nurse executive.
Dr. Kert Anzilotti is chief medical officer for ChristianaCare. His work focuses on the optimization of care delivery across the health care system through strategic visioning, network development, clinical technology implementation and leveraging medical informatics.
Should I Go To the Emergency Room, Urgent Care or Primary Care?Emergency Care at ChristianaCareER visits are getting longer amid hospital staffing shortagesThe Complexities Of Emergency Medicine And Prolonged ER Wait Times
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While most cuts and scrapes will heal themselves, some wounds can develop into a more serious situation.
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In that case, you may need to see wound care specialists. Dr. Jim Ley, Medical Director of the ChristianaCare Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine Center, and Podiatrist Dr. Scott Reich talk to us about the kinds of wounds they see, the specialized treatments they offer such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and when to know if you might benefit from their care.
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Homelessness can impact both physical and mental health, and make accessing medical care difficult. As a result, people experiencing homelessness often face higher rates of poor health outcomes than people with housing.
ChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Rolls Out New Mobile Health Services Vans Supported by BarclaysChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Talks Community Health With Wilmington, State OfficialsChristianaCare Mobile Health ServicesNew Castle County Hope CenterFriendship HouseFood Bank of Delaware
Which leads us to the next question in our Toughest Questions in Health Care series: How can health care impact homelessness? Dr. Ben Golden, Program Director for the ChristianaCare Medical Respite Program at the New Castle County Hope Center, and Dr. Ashley Panichelli, Clinical Director for ChristianaCare Complex Primary Care share details on the difficulties that arise in providing care for patients experiencing homelessness, steps that ChristianaCare is taking to counter those issues, and their hopes for the future in this field of care.
Dr. Ben Golden, M.D., completed his medical training at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL where he took an interest in healthcare disparities and care for patients experiencing homelessness. As Program Director for the ChristianaCare Medical Respite Program at the New Castle County Hope Center, he provides complex primary care for the residents of the facility. Dr. Golden also continues to practice Emergency Medicine at all of Christiana's sites.
Dr. Ashley Panichelli, M.D., the clinical director of Complex Primary Care and Community Medicine at ChristianaCare. Dr Panichelli is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and program development, and routinely speaks to the news media about family medicine and the importance of vaccinations. Dr Panichelli’s specific interests include inpatient medicine and safe transitions of care, residency quality and safety, Just Culture, women's health, and resident simulation curriculums.
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Tremor is a neurological condition that affects approximately 1% of the population overall, and 5% of adults age 60 and over. It is expected to increasingly impact Delawareans as the state's population ages.
ChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Is First in Delaware to Offer MR-Guided Ultrasound for Essential and Parkinson’s TremorChristianaCare Parkinson's and Movement Disorders ProgramMR-Guided Focused UltrasoundHarnessing the Power of Ultrasound to Treat Essential TremorsParkinson's Disease of Delaware
A new treatment for people suffering from essential tremor and Parkinson's Disease is a game-changer for ChristianaCare patients. Dr. Justin Martello, Director of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program at ChristianaCare, shares inspiring insights into MR-guided focused ultrasound, including how it works, exciting success stories, and potential uses for this technology for treating other conditions.
Justin Martello, M.D., is a board certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders and Parkinson's Disease at ChristianaCare. As Director of the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program at ChristianaCare, he has developed Delaware's first and only comprehensive Parkinson's disease program.
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Sometimes hearing medical news and information can be difficult to wrap your head around. But understanding that information can be the difference between a good outcome and a poor outcome.
ChristianaCare Health LibraryChristianaCare News - ChristianaCare Expands Health Literacy Partnership Through Support From Highmark HealthHealth Literacy Council of Delaware
Low health literacy is associated with more hospitalizations, greater use of emergency care, and higher mortality. Greg O'Neill, ChristianaCare's Patient and Family Health Education Director, and Dr. Himani Divatia, ChristianaCare's Associate Designated Institutional Official, join us to discuss the critical need for clear communication in healthcare, share examples of the Teach-Back method of understanding health instructions, and offer advice on how to better receive health information yourself.
Greg O'Neill, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, leads the strategic plan for patient education and health literacy initiatives at ChristianCare as Director of Patient & Family Health Education. In this role, O'Neill has developed a team of Nursing Professional Development Specialists who champion health literacy best practices systemwide and support all manner of patient education initiatives and vendor relationships.
Himani R. Divatia, DO, is an experienced internist, pediatrician, and hospitalist. She has been with ChristianaCare since her residency in 2015.
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The world of technology has expanded rapidly over the past few years, from video chatting to generative artificial intelligence. And while it's all become part of our day to day lives, it's also directly influencing how we receive our medical care.
For our 8th topic in our Toughest Questions in Health Care series we're asking - "How is technology changing health care?" Randy Gaboriault, ChristianaCare's Chief Digital and Information Officer, and Dr. Tim Shiuh, ChristianaCare's Chief Health Information Officer discuss what it takes to utilize new and innovative technologies that positively impact patient care while also simplifying the work of those providing care.
Randy Gaboriault, MS, MBA, has been dubbed an "exceedingly rare, triple threat CIO" by media. IT initiatives that Randy has spearheaded have garnered numerous distinctions, which include Information Week's "Twenty Great Ideas To Steal," Computerworld's "Premier 100 IT Leaders," a four-time awardee of CIO Magazine's "CIO 100," and one of Becker's Healthcare 20 Chief Digital Officers to Know.
Timothy Shiuh, M.D., MHCDS, FACEP, leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive enterprise digital health and clinical information strategy that facilitates effective, value-based, "high tech-high touch" health care delivery across the continuum of care and promotes digitally-led clinical transformation.
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