Bayhealth has received $750,000 in federal grant funds from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to develop rural residency programs. HRSA awarded approximately $20 million in Rural Residency Planning and Development Program (RRPD) grants to recipients across 21 states. The health system was among 27 nationwide that will receive …

Several Milford area businesses and organizations join State Representative Bryan Shupe in the Pack-A-Purse for Vets campaign. During the months of July and August, families are being asked to pack an old purse that is sitting in their garage, basement or attic with items to help homeless female veterans at the Home of the Brave in Milford. Home of the …

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) started work today to convert 19 existing tar & chip roads in Sussex County to asphalt. The work includes pavement overlays with wedging and patching, guardrail upgrades, ADA upgrades, pipe replacements, striping, top soiling, seeding, mulching, and restoration. The contractor began work on Deep Branch Road in Milton today (8/5). Work hours will be …

A bill seeking to bolster the number of nurses in The First State was signed into law yesterday (7/31) by Gov. John Carney. Drafted by State Rep. Bryan Shupe, R-Milford South, the Nursing Incentive Bill will increase the availability of nursing scholarships offered through the Delaware Department of Education by broadening the eligibility criteria to include non-profit hospitals and health …