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Join us in celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Day! Today, we honor the strength and resilience of all those affected by this disease. Let's come together to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. Together, we can make a difference! #BreastCancerAwareness #StrengthInPink

TGIF has a different meaning for us this Friday as we say thank goodness it’s flu shot season! Our caregivers spent the week getting vaccinated and doing their part to help protect themselves and our neighbors this flu season. To date, we administered over 8,000 flu shots! #TakeYourShot at protecting yourself this flu season by scheduling a flu shot. Learn more by visiting our website: ChristianaCare.org/flu #LoveOfHealth #FluFighters

This month, we join our Office of Inclusion and Diversity and the DiverseAbilities Employee Resource Group in celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Each October, NDEAM highlights the value and talent that workers with disabilities contribute to America’s workplaces and economy. This observance reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have access to good jobs, not just in October, but throughout the year. This year’s theme, “Access to Good Jobs for All,” underscores the importance of inclusive employment practices. There are a few ways we encourage our caregivers to anticipate the needs of others with disabilities: - Use Respectful Language: Avoid using outdated or offensive terminology when referring to individuals with disabilities. - Utilize Available Resources: Make the most of our Learning Space and the Caregiver Resource Center for educational materials, policy reviews, and other resources related to disability. - Update Workspaces: Take this month as an opportunity to ensure that all workspaces are equipped with current accommodations for individuals with disabilities. - Learn Common Icons: Familiarize yourself with common icons that assist persons with disabilities, as this can help in understanding and meeting various needs. - Acknowledge Invisible Disabilities: Remember that not all disabilities are visible. Be mindful and considerate of this fact. - Ask Before Assisting: Avoid assuming that assistance is needed. Always ask first. Learn more about inclusion and diversity at ChristianaCare here: https://lnkd.in/ekdqAC_q #LoveOfHealth #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth

Happy #NationalComingOutDay.🏳️🌈 Today we celebrate the courage and strength of those in the LGBTQIA+ community who have come out. At ChristianaCare, we embrace and support diversity. You are seen, heard and valued just as you are. As a leader in LGBTQIA+ healthcare equality, ChristianaCare understands the importance of serving the unique health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in our community. Check out our website for resources and links to services that can help to ensure an exceptional experience for LGBTQIA+ patients and their families. Learn more: https://ow.ly/knAQ50TJC0L #LoveOfHealth

Why do our caregivers get the flu vaccine? They get it for the #LoveOfHealth! As we roll on with day four of our week-long caregiver flu shot campaign, caregivers at our Wilmington Hospital campus lined up to get their flu shot to protect themselves and our neighbors this flu season. #TakeYourShot at preventing flu by getting vaccinated. Learn more and find a vaccination site near you by visiting www.christianacare.org/flu #LoveOfHealth #FluFighters #FightFlu #getvaccinatedtobeprotected #fluseason

This past weekend, our plastic and reconstructive surgery team from our Center for Breast Reconstruction, joined our neighbors for the 13th annual Dewey Goes Pink 5k in Dewey Beach, DE. They brought the "implant cornhole" game back for the second year in a row, and it was a hit! All funds raised through Dewey Goes Pink go to support the local Sussex County Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s (DBCC) mission to empower the community by raising awareness of breast health issues through outreach, education, and support services, in order to facilitate the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. #netDE #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth