ChristianaCare Union Hospital

07/24/2025

You recover from the common cold on your couch. Why not get hospital level care from the comfort and convenience of your own home?

On the new episode of For the Love of Health, learn how ChristianaCare’s Hospital Care at Home program is changing how Delaware residents receive care.

Listen now on https://ow.ly/RLQ550WunHP, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

07/24/2025

🌟 Happy International Self Care Day! 🌿✨ It’s easy to get caught up in everyday responsibilities like caring for our families, work, extracurricular activities, house projects and so much else. But making time to care for yourself and your health must become the top priority. By taking time to care for yourself first, you are empowered and strengthened to care for your loved ones and community.

One effective strategy to care for your health and wellness is through the practice of mindfulness. Check out our blog with helpful tips on the benefits of mindfulness and how to fit it into your busy schedule. https://ow.ly/zqVh50WueM1

Mindful meditation is a practice that helps you focus your attention on the things that are happening right now. You note what you experience without trying to change it. This practice may help you relax and relieve stress.

07/21/2025

Do you wear glasses or contact lenses? Have you ever been told that you’re near- or farsighted? If so, you’re probably already aware that our eyes, the organ in our bodies that helps us to see and process light, often need medical attention to stay healthy and functional.

Keeping your eyes healthy doesn’t just protect your vision—it can also prevent serious health problems down the road. One major condition that affects many people’s vision is called glaucoma, but there are numerous others as well.

Read on to learn about glaucoma, other eye diseases and tips to keep your eyes healthy. https://news.christianacare.org/2025/05/why-your-eye-health-is-so-important/

Keeping your eyes healthy doesn’t just protect your vision—it can also prevent serious health problems down the road. At ChristianaCare, our team of providers works together to make sure that you receive the best care possible for your eyes for years to come. If you think you have eye issues or ...

07/16/2025

Say hello to Patrick Kinney! 👋 With nearly 27 years of service at ChristianaCare, including the last five at Union Hospital, Patrick Kinney is a familiar and friendly face around Cecil County campus. As Public Safety Manager, you’ll find him patrolling Cecil Campus to ensure the safety of our caregivers, visitors and patients. He loves to make people smile, and talk about his love for 80’s rock music 🎸

Originally from Barberton, Ohio, Patrick served nearly eight years in the Army after high school and four years on the Georgia police force before moving to Delaware and joining ChristianaCare. “I can’t say enough about the Public Safety team we have here at Union Campus," he says. "I consider all of them my extended family.”

Good weather means hiking, gardening and time with the grandkids for Patrick! ⛰️ After a long day, he loves to snack on York peppermint patties surrounded by his loved ones. To Patrick, his family, friends and co-workers are incredibly important. He says, “Without their support I wouldn’t be the person I am now.”

Interested in joining the Union Hospital team? Check out our job openings here: https://ow.ly/S93450Wqvbe|

07/15/2025

We are used to seeing reminders about including enough fiber and protein in our diets, but what about fat? It can be confusing to understand the role that dietary fat plays in our health. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fat is one of three nutrients needed by the body. Fat helps give us energy, protect our organs and support cell growth and it helps our bodies absorb vitamins and other vital nutrients.

Learn more about the types of dietary fats and how they can be beneficial in a balanced diet: https://ow.ly/qew450WpSIV

We are used to seeing reminders about including enough fiber and protein in our diets, but what about fat? It can be confusing to understand the role that dietary fat plays in our health. Click here for Nutrition Services at ChristianaCare. Along with carbohydrates and protein, fat is one of three n...

07/14/2025

Have you ever felt like you’re just surviving, not thriving? You’re not alone. 1 in 5 adults in the US are living with mental illness.

On the latest episode of For the Love of Health, Dr. Mustafa M***i gives his insight on mental health misconceptions.

Watch now: https://ow.ly/Btwz50Wpr8c

07/14/2025

Thank you to Maryland Cruzin For A Cause and Missy Reynolds for their generous gift of $20,000 to the ChristianaCare Union Hospital cancer program. These funds will help support our cancer patients as they undergo treatment and diagnostic visits on our campus.

We are continuously overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and kindness from Missy and our Cecil County community ❤️ Through these efforts we are able to help more patients get the care they need.

07/12/2025

Looking for a delicious and easy dessert to enjoy during the warm weather? Stay chill and enjoy the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate with this cool icebox cake. With only four ingredients and no baking required, this make-ahead dessert comes together in a snap.

Stay chill and enjoy the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate with this cool icebox cake. With only four ingredients and no baking required, this make-ahead dessert comes together in a snap. Graham crackers are sandwiched between creamy layers of sweet vanilla yogurt that are flavored....

07/11/2025

In warmer temperatures, many of us know the importance of sunscreen outdoors. But what about water? More than half of our bodies are made of water. This helps our bodies perform needed tasks, like supporting our joints and carrying nutrients and oxygen throughout our bodies.

Keeping hydrated is especially important in warmer months when we sweat more. Learn more: https://ow.ly/60f250WnlrG

Keeping hydrated is especially important in warmer months, when we perspire more.