Teamwork is the reason Cheryl Graf believes in Beebe
Cheryl Graf, director of employment and organizational development at Beebe, says she could not imagine working anywhere else because of the great team here at Beebe. “I love getting to meet new people and work with [team members] to help them advance their careers,” Cheryl said. “It’s very rewarding and we have a great team here.”
Updates from our South Coastal Health Campus
As progress continues to be made at the South Coastal Health Campus near Millville, team members and supporters gathered recently to sign a beam and a wall to commemorate this new facility, which will include a second cancer center and a freestanding emergency department to serve our community.
Celebrate Excellent Care Co-Founder Bob Schnepfe Honors Foundation President & CEO Judy Aliquo
By Diane Barlow Bob Schnepfe of Rehoboth Beach, Co-Founder of Beebe’s Celebrate Excellent Care, recently made a gift through his IRA to create an endowment for the support of Beebe Medical Foundation’s work in honor of Foundation President and CEO, Judy Aliquo. Funds from this endowment will help the Foundation carry out its mission to support Beebe Healthcare through its fundraising efforts.
Beebe Believer: Loretta Ostroski
Loretta Ostroski, Director of Patient Care Services, loves her job at Beebe and the community. As a Delaware native, Loretta is proud of the care provided at Beebe and proud of the team she considers family.
A Center for Surgical Excellence
As healthcare evolves, so too does the way people have surgery. Gone are the days when a person schedules surgery and is in the hospital for several days before going home. More and more surgeries are being done and the patient is going home the next day – or even the same day. Beebe Healthcare leaders have been watching this and are responding by planning to build a $124 million Specialty Surgical Hospital at the Rehoboth Beach Health Campus.
VIDEO TOUR: New Physical Rehab Center at Lighthouse Plaza
Recently, Beebe Physical Rehabilitation Services opened a new location – the Physical Rehabilitation Center at Lighthouse Plaza. This new space features a multi-purpose room for seminars and events, private therapy rooms for lymphedema management, speech pathology, and physical therapy. In addition, occupational therapy patients can work on their skills in a kitchenette setting.
Beebe Breaks Ground on South Coastal Health Campus
Beebe Healthcare broke ground on its planned South Coastal Health Campus which will include a freestanding Emergency Department and second cancer center on Route 17 in Millville on November 1. On an unseasonable warm fall afternoon, many Beebe team members, local community members, and supporters gathered for this celebratory moment to show their support for this significant forward progression.
[VIDEO] Beebe Celebrates South Coastal Health Campus Groundbreaking
Beebe leaders, team members, and supporters gathered near Millville on November 1 on the site which will be the future home of Beebe’s South Coastal Health Campus! This new campus on Route 17 will include a freestanding emergency department and a second location for Beebe’s comprehensive cancer center.
Beebe Medical Foundation: Our Philanthropic Arm
Beebe Medical Foundation is the philanthropic arm – raising funds for Beebe Healthcare through generous community support. Judy Aliquo, President & CEO of Beebe Medical Foundation talked with Jeffrey Hawtof, MD, about why she believes in Beebe. “My husband and I have had a house in the area for years, so even before I came to work here at the Foundation, I was familiar with Beebe,” said Judy. “We had our first experiences in Beebe’s Emergency Department and always experienced great care. I knew even then that Beebe would be an organization I could work for because it was easy to see how amazing the team was here and still is today!”
How A Holiday Rollover Can Be a Great Way to Give
Thinking of giving to Beebe Healthcare this holiday season? One of the most popular ways to give to is an IRA charitable rollover. This is a wonderful way to planning your giving for those with a traditional IRA who are 70 ½ years and older and must now take a Required Minimum Distribution from their IRA.
Giving Tuesday: Is it really better to give than receive?
By: Thomas J. Protack, Vice President, Beebe Medical Foundation November 21, 2018 When I was young, sometimes I expressed disappointment with the overall results of my birthday or Christmas presents. My parents would often say, “it is better to give than receive.” As I have grown older, I do agree it is better to give than receive, but I must admit I still enjoy receiving thoughtful gifts around the holidays or my birthday.
Beebe Medical Foundation Launches “I Believe in Beebe” Campaign
The Beebe Medical Foundation and Beebe Healthcare proudly announced the I Believe in Beebe Campaign on October 29 with $29 million raised to date—an historic investment from the community for their healthcare system of choice in Sussex County. The goal set for the I Believe in Beebe Campaign is $34 million dollars. These funds will be used to support Beebe’s multifaceted expansion projects,
Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus Gets a New Look
Beebe Healthcare’s Lewes campus is evolving so stay up-to-date on what you’ll see in the future. As the signs of spring begin to brighten Lewes, so too does the transformation of Beebe Healthcare’s Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus. The swift demolition of the white medical office buildings on the corner of Savannah Road and Fourth Street in February is one of the most noticeable steps toward Beebe’s renovation of the campus.
Wellness For All
With the end of February approaching, New Year’s resolutions are already just a memory for many. Among the most popular resolutions are commitments to health and wellness – to get back into an exercise routine, to eat better, and the like. Beebe’s Integrative Health and Population Health teams are here to support and empower our community members, no matter where they are in their wellness journey.
Welcoming Dr. Sandeep Khehra to Beebe Wound Healing
Beebe Wound Healing has a new podiatrist on its team – Sandeep Khehra, DPM. Dr. Khehra is working with patients who have ongoing wound issues. She has a special interest in diabetic foot wounds, which can often be the hardest to heal. “I am excited to work with the team here at Beebe Wound Healing because there are many innovative treatments that we are using now to better heal injuries,” Dr. Khehra said.
Innovative Technology Means Shorter Hospital Stays
“It is amazing to me that Beebe is able to bring such innovative technology to the community,” says Charley Senick as he reflects on the surgery he had at Beebe’s Center for Robotic Surgery. The surgery, which removed one-third of Charley’s lung, was performed by Kurt Wehberg, MD, board certified and fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon with Beebe Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr Wehberg is also Chief of Robotics and Vice President of Clinical Innovation at Beebe.
Karen Pickard receives Nursing Philanthropy Award
By Judy Aliquo, CFRE, President and CEO Beebe Medical Foundation It is terrific to celebrate amazing people, especially nurses. On May 7, the Beebe Medical Foundation honored an incredible leader and colleague, Karen Pickard, with our first Nursing Philanthropy Award. Karen is the Administrator to the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing.
Beebe Believer: Jamie Dickerson
When Jamie Dickerson was in nursing school, she was visiting her grandfather at Beebe’s Lewes Campus. She noticed the kindness and compassion shown by all the Beebe team members her family interacted with during that time, so when she finished nursing school, Beebe was the first place she applied.
Giving Back is the Greatest Gift of All
Winston Churchill famously said, “You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” This message is at the crux of who we are as humans. It speaks to the community mindedness that we have as humans – even when some of those old traditions of giving back may seem to have disappeared. At Beebe Healthcare, we are fortunate to have volunteers who help us in many facets of what we do. From the surgery center to sitting with patients at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus to selling crafts and managing the Beebe Treasure Chest Thrift Store – our volunteers are the heart and soul of Beebe.
Beebe Believer: Sean Ryan, MD
Vascular surgeon Sean Ryan, MD, began his career with Beebe Healthcare three years ago, joining the esteemed Dr. Mayer Katz at his practice, Beebe Vascular. Dr. Ryan says he was drawn to vascular surgery because of its complexity and the opportunity to develop long-term relationships with his patients, who are often grateful to reclaim a sense of normalcy.
