Meet 101-year-old Fern Hadley

It isn’t often you get to meet someone living in your backyard who has also lived through both World Wars.

Fern Hadley, who celebrated her 101st birthday Dec. 28, is also the oldest resident at Regal Healthcare Center in Hockessin.

Ask Aunt Steph: A husband had a vasectomy knowing his wife wanted more kids

Ask Aunt Steph is a bi-monthly advice column by Stephanie Baffone, LPCMH, NCC, a licensed, board-certified mental health therapist, freelance writer and beloved aunt to 41 nieces and nephews.

Delaware Division of Public Health identifies radioactive box holders at Bed Bath & Beyond

Metal tissue box holders containing low levels of cobalt-60 radioactive material were found Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Bed Bath & Beyond store on Brandywine Parkway in Wilmington, the Delaware Division of Public Health said in a press release.

PAINTING A PICTURE TO THE PAST

Mildred Fertig, a resident at Rockland Place, has enjoyed painting since she was very young. But now, with late stage dementia, her memories of one of her favorite past times seemed long gone.

That was until Donna Teleis, a certified Art Without Boundaries therapist brought the innovative program to Rockland in June of 2011.

Brain injury support group plans dinner, meeting

The New Castle County support group of the Brain Injury Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road in Wilmington.

Brain Injury Association to hold meeting in Wilmington

The New Castle County Support Group of the Brain Injury Association will hold a monthly meeting for people affected by brain injury at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the du Pont Hospital for Children.

Tips to living a healthy lifestyle after the holidays

It happens every year. People vow to lose weight as soon as the holidays are over. Then the winter months fly right on by and before you know it, it’s summer time and that decision to get healthy was never fulfilled.

 

Autism Delaware distributes updated parent packet

An updated parent packet, designed specifically for the parents of children who have been newly diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, will be distributed by Autism Delaware.

Jastrebski selected as foundation's community health leader

Deborah Jastrebski, founder and chief executive officer of Practice Without Pressure, was selected a 2011 Community Health Leader by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

UD study uses nurturing techniques to lower stress among children

The University of Delaware's New Directions Early Head Start program is beginning a new study on nurturing techniques and their effect on stress in children from low-income families.

UD faculty members discuss health care policy at research colloquium

Three University of Delaware faculty members discussed health care policy at a research colloquium on the campus on Nov. 9

Workshop provides grief support and coping methods for the holidays

If you recently lost someone close to you, then the thought of celebrating the holidays without them could make you wish you could just fast-forward to the new year.

Red Cross seeks Kent County volunteers

The American Red Cross is asking Kent County residents to help the volunteer-led organization serve the community and is holding a volunteer orientation from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the Kent County Public Safety Building in Dover.

Free memory-loss screenings offered in Wilmington

Senior Helpers is offering free memory screenings and information about aging on Tuesday, Nov. 15 in Wilmington.

Delaware physician Rizzo honored by American Lung Association

The American Lung Association recently honored Dr. Albert Rizzo.

Inaugural Delaware Chiari Awareness Walk raises $10K

The inaugural Delaware Conquer Chiari Awareness Walk Across America raised over $10,000 in donations this past September.

The nurse will see you now

RN, MSN, NCSN…It’s quite a mouthful. It’s also just part of what makes Nancy Nadel one of the best school nurses around.

Three events to help mark 25th anniversary of AIDS Walk Delaware

Three area events will mark the 25th anniversary of AIDS Walk Delaware in New Castle, Sussex and Kent counties.

Wilmington-Newark fifth smoggiest mid-sized area in nation

In a recent report by Environment America, Wilmington-Newark was ranked fifth smoggiest mid-sized metropolitan area in the country and 15th over all.

Division of Public Health announces flu clinic schedule

The Division of Public Health has announced its flu schedule from Oct. 11 to Dec. 1.

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