SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - As of Monday, Feb. 23, Beebe Healthcare said widespread power outages are creating telemedicine issues for patients who had virtual visits scheduled with primary and specialty care visits. They say walk-in care virtual visits will not be available Monday, Feb. 23.
Beebe officials said they will continue to monitor forecasts from the National Weather Service through a 24/7 command center and will announce additional updates on the health system’s website and social media pages. Beebe says plans for operations for Tuesday, Feb. 24 will be announced by 3 p.m. on Monday.
Beebe’s emergency departments in Lewes and Millville will remain open 24 hours a day. The hospital and the Margaret H. Rollins Lewes Campus will also remain open. Officials said preparations are being made to ensure a safe environment of care inside and outside Beebe buildings.
Beebe thanked team members committed to providing 24/7 care for Sussex County and urged the community to take the storm seriously, warning conditions could be dangerous.
Closures on Monday, Feb. 23:
All outpatient locations will be closed, including BMG primary, specialty and walk-in care; cancer centers; lab, imaging and physical rehabilitation services; Cape Pharmacy; wound care; the Beebe Outpatient Surgery Center; Specialty Surgical Hospital; cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation; and community outreach programs.
All elective surgeries, procedures and tests scheduled for Monday, including those at the Lewes Campus, are being postponed. Beebe said patients are being contacted by care teams. Patients who have a surgery, procedure or test scheduled for Monday and have not been contacted are asked to call 302-645-3300.
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