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The fight against cancer takes time, effort, and money. In a recent win in that fight The Bayhealth Cancer Institute raised $56,712 through their 2024 Go Pink! T-shirt campaign. To hit that big number they partnered with Premier Sponsor Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) to support breast cancer awareness and early detection efforts.

Delaware Governor-elect Matt Meyer continues to build out his cabinet. Thursday the Governor-elect announced three nominees, Matthew Heckles as Director of the Delaware State Housing Authority, Josette Manning as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, and Steven Yeatman as Secretary of the Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families.

State lawmakers, including Rep. Jeff Hilovsky, sponsored House Concurrent Resolution 160 (HCR 160), which calls for forming a Steering Group. This group, consisting of healthcare organizations, educational institutions, government officials, and community leaders, will guide the planning and implementation of the initiative to bring a medical school to Sussex County.