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03/13/2026

Real-time hospital modeling shows the financial and workforce impact of Senate Bill 1 may soar to $413 million in annual cuts and 4,000 jobs risked - a deeply concerning trajectory for the state.

We need healthcare solutions that will close the gaps, not close hospital doors. It's time to collaborate on real solutions for affordability that don’t risk an entire sector’s workforce and service output. We cannot risk cuts across the full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.

DHA is concerned that SB 1 will undermine our progress and:

⚠️ Risk healthcare jobs – 4,000 hospital and healthcare workers are on the line.
⚠️ Replace experts in decision-making on hospital rates and value-based care.
⚠️ Cut healthcare services – $413 million annually statewide – for Delaware hospitals, their patients, and communities.
⚠️ Reduce primary care access. As the largest employer of primary care physicians, targeting hospital resources undermines the primary care networks Delawareans rely upon.

Learn more about the impact of SB 1 and take action today: https://deha.org/advocacy/act-now/

03/13/2026

Bayhealth’s state-of-the-art facilities are right in your community. ⁠
Find your nearest location at Bayhealth.org/Locations now. ⁠
Our commitment runs deep. ⁠
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03/12/2026

We are proud to announce that Bayada Home Health Care at Bayhealth proudly ranks as a top U.S. home health provider.
Read more below.

Backed by a rigorously trained home health workforce, 14 BAYADA offices earned U.S. News "Best Home Health 2026" status, ranking in the top 17% nationwide.

03/12/2026

What does our team love about what they do every day? Our team is sharing their hearts… 💙

To start your career with us, go to Bayhealth.org/Careers today.

03/12/2026

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Simulation Center Dream Team 💥

From setup to debrief, this team makes every simulation count. 📊 Dan, Heather, and Francis design realistic, high-impact scenarios to build confidence, teamwork, and clinical readiness in a safe environment.

03/12/2026

Did you know we have Virtual Urgent Care?⁠
Go to BayhealthAtHome.org now and see a clinician 24/7 from the comfort of home.

03/11/2026

What a success! 🌟
At our first Healthy Neighbor Days, we provided nourishing food to over 400 community members.

Huge thanks to our incredible team of volunteers and staff — you made it happen! 🙌

And a special shoutout to the Food Bank of Delaware for their generous support. ❤️

Grateful for this community, together we’re stronger!

03/11/2026

Senate Bill 1 takes Delaware backward. It would cut hospital services, healthcare jobs, and reduce access to primary care at a time when our state needs more health care, not less.

Collaborative, expert-led approaches have helped make Delaware the top-ranked state in the country for hospital quality. Senate Bill 1 revives notions already rejected in HB 350 and takes us backward. The legislation would:

⚠️ Risk 1,500 healthcare jobs. During a national provider shortage, recruitment and retention should be key.
⚠️ Replace experts with bureaucrats in making decisions on hospital rates and value-based care.
⚠️ Cut at least $165 million in health care resources for Delaware hospitals, their patients and communities.
⚠️ Reduce primary care access. As the largest employer of primary care physicians, targeting hospitals undermines the primary care networks Delawareans rely upon.

Learn more about the impact and our call for collaborative solutions: https://deha.org/sb-1-threatens-delawares-no-1-national-quality-ranking-access-to-care/

03/11/2026

☀️ Congratulations to our February 2026 Sunshine Award winner, Tiara!

Tiara was nominated by a clinical instructor for going above and beyond with students while demonstrating excellence, compassion and teamwork throughout their clinical experience.

By sharing practical tips during patient care and openly discussing her own experiences, Tiara helped students bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice. Her approachable and supportive style created a positive learning environment where students felt comfortable asking questions and building confidence.

One moment that stood out was how Tiara used appropriate humor to ease nerves during challenging or unfamiliar tasks. Her ability to keep the atmosphere supportive and encouraging helped students feel more at ease while still maintaining professionalism and focus on patient care.
Thank you, Tiara, for your dedication to both our patients and the next generation of clinicians. Your commitment truly makes a difference. 💙

03/11/2026

Bayhealth Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of Venkata Kothapudi, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician now seeing patients at Bayhealth Primary Care, Middletown.
She will provide comprehensive primary care with a focus on preventative wellness and lifestyle medicine related to metabolic disorders. Read more here https://bayhealth.info/Kothapudi now.

03/10/2026

When the colonoscopy schedule starts filling up… our nurses get excited. And for good reason. 💙
Regular screenings save lives, and we’re making it easier for our community to get them done. That’s why Bayhealth Colorectal Cancer Program Director Dr. Assar Rather and our incredible endoscopy team are offering special weekend colonoscopy appointments on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19 at Bayhealth Hospital Sussex Campus.
If work or life has gotten in the way of scheduling your screening, this is your chance. Appointments are limited.
📞 Call Colorectal Cancer Nurse Navigator Judy Giddens, LPN at 302-744-6098 to schedule.
🔗 Learn more: https://bayhealth.info/Colorectal-Team
Your future self will thank you. And clearly, our nurses will too. 😉