
Christiana Care Health Systems
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About Christiana Care Health Systems
ChristianaCare is a comprehensive, non-profit health system headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. It serves the entire state and parts of neighboring Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Established in 1888, it has grown to become one of the largest health care providers in the mid-Atlantic region.
The system offers a wide array of services to meet the diverse needs of its communities.
Hospitals
ChristianaCare operates three primary hospitals:
- Christiana Hospital in Newark, the flagship facility and Delaware's only adult Level I trauma center, featuring a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, the state's largest maternity center, and the Center for Heart & Vascular Health.
- Wilmington Hospital in Wilmington, offering specialized services such as the Center for Advanced Joint Replacement and the Roxana Cannon Arsht Surgicenter.
- Union Hospital in Elkton, Maryland, providing oncology, gastroenterology, and audiology services.
Outpatient Facilities and Specialized Centers
ChristianaCare operates numerous outpatient facilities and centers, including:
- The Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute in Newark, offering comprehensive cancer care.
- The Eugene du Pont Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute in Wilmington, focusing on preventive health and rehabilitation.
- The HealthCare Center at Christiana in Newark and the Concord Health Center in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, providing a range of outpatient services.
Recognition and Excellence
The health system is recognized for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. It ranks 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and is listed among the 100 Best Hospitals. In 2015, ChristianaCare achieved Magnet® re-designation for nursing excellence, demonstrating its commitment to outstanding nursing care.
Diversity and Work Culture
ChristianaCare emphasizes diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique talents of its employees, affiliated health professionals, and volunteers. This commitment enables the system to effectively meet patients' and communities' unique needs.
The organization offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and programs supporting work-life balance, including pre-paid tuition assistance for nursing staff.
Mission Statement
The ChristianaCare Way expresses the system's mission: "We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health. We do this by creating innovative, effective, affordable systems of care that our neighbors value."
Locations
- Chester, PA, USA
- Wilmington, DE, USA