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September 18, 2020
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State of Delaware Launches COVID-19 Tracking App
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COVID Alert DE is Latest Tool to Fight Pandemic Spread
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 The State of Delaware has launched COVID Alert DE, a mobile app available in the App Store or Google Play that will help Delaware fight community spread of COVID-19. The app will send an anonymous notification to a phone with the installed app if another app user tests positive and was within 6 feet proximity for 15 minutes or longer. Working off bluetooth technology and not GPS, the app does not compromise privacy or personal information and is only for users 18 years or older. COVID Alert DE also allows users to log symptoms and get more information on COVID-19 in Delaware. Since it's rollout four days ago more than 18,000 Delawareans have installed the app. Watch informational video.
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Interested in Offering the COVID 19 Vaccination?
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 The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is making preparations for the distribution of the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. DPH is working to identify health care professionals willing and able to become COVID-19 vaccinators via a short survey. This survey will assess the medical offices' capacity to store and handle the COVID-19 vaccines, as well as the number of staff and patients in the practice who may need to be vaccinated. Read more. Take survey. |
CDC to Hold COVID-19 Partner Update
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COVID-19 Vaccination Planning: What You Should Know
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 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is holding a conference call for health care professionals on Monday, September 21st from 3:00- 4:00 p.m. that will provide updates on the CDC's COVID-19 response, including the latest scientific information, and what everyone should know about protecting themselves and others. There will also be a review of CDC COVID-19 vaccination planning. To register. |
DPH Announces Latest COVID-19 Statistics
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19,366 Total Confirmed Cases - 620 Total Deaths in Delaware
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 According to the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH), Delaware has a total of 620 fatalities due to COVID-19. Individuals who have died ranged in age from 21 to 104 years old.
The seven-day average for the percentage of persons who tested positive for COVID-19 increased from 6.0% as of Sept. 10, to 7.2% as of Thursday, Sept. 17.
Fifty-eight individuals are currently hospitalized due to COVID-19 in Delaware, seventeen are critically ill.
The latest Delaware COVID-19 statistics include:
- 19,366 total laboratory-confirmed cases
- New Castle County cases: 9,480
- Kent County cases: 2,839
- Sussex County cases: 6,570
- Unknown: 477
- Age range: 0 to 104
- Hospitalized: 58; Critically ill: 17
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State Ends Drive Thru Testing Sites
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Take-at-Home Kits Available for Some Delawareans
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 In an effort to expand the number of COVID-19 tests given throughout the First State, mobile drive thru testing sites will no longer be offered and permanent testing sites will be replace them. Starting Monday, the state of Delaware will offer testing at eight Walgreens locations, six Public Health clinics, and five state service centers. In addition, the state is offering tests that people can register for and receive at home. Those eligible for the home kits are any Delawarean over the age of 60, as well as Delawareans from the following:
- Newark residents
- University of Delaware students
- Wilmington residents (especially zip codes 19801, 19802, and 19805)
- New Castle residents (those in zip code 19720)
- Dover residents
- Delaware State University students
- Individuals who attended the recent rodeo in Bridgeville
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ChristianaCare Data Breach
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No Social Security, Financial Account, or Credit Card info Compromised
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 ChristianaCare announced Monday it will be notifying more than 26,000 patients and others about a security incident experienced by a third-party vendor called Blackbaud. The vender provides nonprofit organizations with data services related to donors and fundraising activities. Blackbaud informed ChristianaCare on July 16 that it had discovered an unauthorized individual had gained access to the vendor's systems between Feb. 7 and May 20. Read more.
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Beebe Updates Visitor Restrictions
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One Well Visitor Per Day Allowed
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 Beebe Healthcare has updated its visitor restrictions to allow inpatients at the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus one well visitor per day from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Emergency department patients in Lewes and at the South Coastal Emergency Department will continue to be permitted one well visitor. Face coverings remain required at all Beebe care sites. Neck gaiters, bandanas, masks with an exhalation valve, or masks with only one layer are not permitted. Read more.
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DE Launches New Behavioral Health Treatment Referral Platform
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Confidential Online Referral System
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 The Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has announced the launch of a new online platform that allows Delawareans to find substance use disorder or mental health treatment services for themselves or a loved one. DHSS' Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH) has partnered with Appriss Health to develop the online Behavioral Health Referral Portal for Delaware. The new application enables those seeking mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services to anonymously search for nearby providers, evaluate the type of care needed, and submit confidential online referral inquiries to appropriate treatment providers vetted by DHSS. Read more.
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Saint Francis Healthcare Announces New President
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Brandon Harvath Replaces Dan Sinnott
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 Saint Francis Healthcare has officially announced Brandon Harvath as President and Chief Operating Officer. Harvath, who has been serving as interim President, oversees all operating functions of the hospital, physician practices and out-patient services. He also serves as the executive director of the Delaware Care Collaboration, Saint Francis' Accountable Care Organization. Previously, he served as vice president of operations for Pittsburgh-based Highmark. He also previously held leadership roles for Cigna, Independence Blue Cross and MBNA American Bank/Bank of America. Read more.
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Delaware Medical Journal Article Gets Attention
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 Longtime MSD member and Delaware Medical Journal (DMJ) editorial board member James Lally, MD was recently published in the DMJ in a commentary article regarding ventilator allocation during a pandemic. The article received broad attention and was recently published by Delaware State News. Well done Dr. Lally!
Read full article.
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John J. Goodill, MD Shares Importance of the PMP
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 MSD member and Chair of Delaware's Addiction Action Committee John J. Goodill, MD was recently interviewed by Delaware State News about the recently released Drug Situation in DE 2020 report. The report shows a downturn in prescription opioids being sold on the street, which is believed to be in part due to a reduction of prescriptions being written. Dr. Goodill explained the value of the prescription monitoring program (PMP). Read article. |
2020 Tilton Dinner Gets a New Look
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Garrett H.C. Colmorgen, MD to be Honored
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 The 2020 Tilton Award Dinner for medical achievement in Delaware will be held Friday, October 16th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Tilton Mansion, home to the University and Whist Club in Wilmington. This year's
awardee is long-time MSD member and maternal-fetal medicine specialist Garrett H.C. Colmorgen, MD. Dr. Colmorgen is being honored for his years of dedicated service to the profession of medicine and tireless dedication in reducing the mortality rate for infants and mothers as well as his outstanding commitment above and beyond to his patients - even the ones not born yet. Due to COVID-19 this year's event will be an intimate dinner with limited seating. To reserve your spot, contact Stacey Inglis at 302-658-5125. Read more.
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Dr. Margaret I. Handy Annual Memorial Lectureship
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 The Dr. Margaret I. Handy Annual Memorial Lectureship will take place Friday, October 9th from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. The annual event is designed to provide insights on cutting edge topics in neonatal/perinatal medicine and is held in honor of Dr Margaret Handy, Delaware's first pediatrician. This year's conference will address the topic of health equity in the perinatal population. The Medical Society of Delaware designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. To Register.
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David Y. Lee, MD, ChristianaCare Hospitalist Partners, Family Medicine
Kristie A. Zangari, DO, Beebe Healthcare Hospitalist, Internal Medicine
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MSD's Membership Department is pleased to announce the newest member of the Medical Society of Delaware. Welcome to the third oldest medical society in the country!
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If you know someone interested in joining the Medical Society of Delaware, please contact Michelle Seymour at 302-224-4905 or [email protected]. |
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Michelle M. Clark, MD
Kimberly O. Nalda, MD
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| MSD members are afforded a seven day review period from the date of this publication to comment regarding an applicant applying for membership. Please contact Mary LaJudice at (302) 224-5183 or [email protected] with any questions or concerns |
The Latin phrase Rerum Cognoscere translates to learn, examine, or become aware of facts or things. In this section we highlight measurable items of interest in health care from MSD, Delaware, the US, and the world.
6,688,236
Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States as of September 18, 2020.
Johns Hopkins University
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197,946
Total number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in the United States as of September 18, 2020.
Johns Hopkins University
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75%
The percentage of children under the age of 21 who died from COVID-19 who were hispanic, black, or American Indian.
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