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MEMBER NEWS
Coming Events
JUNE 1
2018 Value Institute Spring Symposium
9 a.m. - 12 p.m., John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, Newark. www.planetreg.com/2018valueinstitutespringsymposium
JUNE 2
“Tongue Tie – A Comprehensive Common Sense Guide to the Examination, Assessment, Diagnoses, Laser Treatment and Post-Surgical Care of Tethered Oral Tissues for the Breastfeeding Dyad.”
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Delaware Technical Community College, Terry Campus, Dover. www.planetreg.com/tonguetie
JUNE 18-22
41st Annual Eastern Shore Medical Symposium
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. www.pcs.udel.edu/esms
SEPTEMBER 22 – SAVE THE DATE
7th Annual Psychiatric Society of Delaware CME Symposium MSD Conference Center, Newark.
OCTOBER 27 – SAVE THE DATE
2018 Delaware Orthopaedic Symposium
John H. Ammon Medical Education Center, Christiana Hospital, Newark.
NOVEMBER 2
ProAssurance Practice Manager Seminar – Let’s Talk: Communication in the Medical Practice
9 - 11 a.m., Chase Center on the Riverfront. www.proassurance.com/seminars/seminar-details/ Index?seminarId=360
NOVEMBER 17 – SAVE THE DATE
MSD Annual Meeting and Educational Sessions MSD Conference Center, Newark.
NOVEMBER 17 – SAVE THE DATE MSD Inaugural Gala
DuPont Country Club, Wilmington.
Hospital News BAYHEALTH
Bayhealth Ambulatory Pharmacy at BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, KENT CAMPUS received accreditations through the Accreditation Commission for Heath Care (ACHC) in Specialty Pharmacy and Durable Medical Equipment. The accreditations will allow Ambulatory Pharmacy staff to process most specialty medication prescriptions and bill insurance for durable medical equipment.
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM
CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM is partnering with New Castle County in the creation of a pilot program to help individuals receive addiction treatment and support after they are released from the emergency department following treatment for an opioid overdose. The program begins in fall 2018.
NANTICOKE HEALTH SERVICES
NANTICOKE WEIGHT LOSS & GENERAL SURGERY received the Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care Program from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Delaware.
NEMOURS/ALFRED I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
NEMOURS/ALFRED I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN has been recognized by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) as a Level 4 center for 2018-19. The accreditation
is the highest level given by the organization and credits Nemours Neuroscience with the expertise and facilities to provide the highest-level medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for young patients with complex epilepsy.
SAINT FRANCIS HEALTHCARE
SAINT FRANCIS HEALTHCARE’s Perinatal Care program has
been recertified by the Joint Commission Site Survey. SAINT FRANCIS HEALTHCARE is the only Delaware hospital and one
of approximately 100 hospitals in the nation to achieve the recognition. The certification distinguishes Joint Commission- accredited hospitals that are committed to providing integrated, coordinated, and patient-centered care for mothers and their newborns.
BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, KENT CAMPUS; BAYHEALTH MILFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; CHRISTIANA CARE HEALTH SYSTEM’S CHRISTIANA and WILMINGTON HOSPITALS; and NEMOURS/A.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN were named LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Annually, the foundation analyzes healthcare facilities’ policies and practices regarding the equity and inclusion of LGBTQ patients, visitors, and employees as well as community engagement.
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