OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

Bayhealth team members, not only in Cardiovascular Services but throughout the organization, have a deep commitment to improving heart health in our community. They have demonstrated their passion for raising awareness about heart disease through regional events. Broad participation in activities such as Go Red for Women and Southern Delaware Heart Walks are prime examples of how Bayhealth goes the extra mile to support research and education to strengthen heart health and provide life-saving treatments.

Bayhealth employees participated in the American Heart Association’s local Go Red for Women event in February 2018. This fundraiser luncheon, which featured a fashion show and silent auction, advocates for more research and quicker action for women’s heart health. Collectively, Bayhealth team members volunteered their time and energy for this annual event by serving as committee members, participating in the fashion show and contributing gift baskets for the auction.

The Bayhealth Foundation plays an important role in helping to connect Bayhealth’s medical staff with the community by hosting physician engagement receptions for patients, their families and community members. Past forums held in central and southern Delaware have been an opportunity for medical leaders to share information on cutting-edge treatment options and answer questions posed by audience members. Bayhealth administrators and the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons who presented are pictured at the event held at Baywood Greens in Long Neck.

Bayhealth also participated in the 2018 Southern Delaware Heart Walk at Delaware Technical Community College in Georgetown. Pictured above are some team members and their children practicing CPR technique.

Pictured below is a small group of team members among the large Bayhealth contingency represented at the 2018 Southern Delaware Heart Walk held at Delaware Technical Community College Terry Campus in Dover.