Newsbites New “Stand By Me Minority Small Business” program will expand economic opportunities and increase access to capital for Delaware minority-owned small businesses
achievements in quality and safety are the result of unwavering focus by our caregivers on delivering the best outcomes and experience for every patient.”
Barclays US Consumer Bank today announced its financial investment of $1 million to the United Way of Delaware (UWDE), in partnership with the State of Delaware, to launch the Stand By Me Minority Small Business program, which will provide free financial coaching and business support services aimed at increasing market share and revenue for up to 50 Delaware minority-owned small businesses in underserved communities. The Stand By Me Minority Small Business program is a part of Barclays’ Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) plan and will also include financial grants for eligible participants, ranging from $3,000 - $9,000, whose businesses have met program milestones within the year-long engagement. Eligible Delaware minority small business owners can learn more about the program and apply starting March 15, 2021, until May 15, 2021, or until 50 program applications have been accepted, by visiting standbymede.org. “Minority-owned small businesses, especially Black and Latinx business owners, face many financial challenges, which have been exposed and accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Adam Ahmad, Community Reinvestment Act Officer, Barclays US Consumer Bank. “The Stand By Me Minority Small Business program is built on a proven model that offers minority small business owners not just a written plan and free training, but an experienced coach who will help the business owner put that plan into action. Through Barclays’ CRA plan, we strive to change the landscape and close the wealth gap amongst our minority population by giving back to the communities where we live, work and serve.”
Dental Associates of Delaware Adds Newest Location in Millsboro
ChristianaCare Rated among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek For the third year in a row, Christiana Care was ranked among the World’s Best Hospitals by Newsweek. ChristianaCare, headquartered in Wilmington, Del., was ranked the 70th best hospital in the United States and No. 2 in the greater Philadelphia area. Newsweek recognized ChristianaCare
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among the hospitals worldwide that “stand out for their consistent excellence, including distinguished physicians, top-notch nursing care and state-of-theart technology.” ChristianaCare was the only Delaware health system recognized by Newsweek. More than 2,000 hospitals were evaluated for the ranking. “At ChristianaCare, we are guided by our values, love and excellence, and we are committed to being exceptional today and even better tomorrow,” said ChristianaCare President & CEO Janice E. Nevin, M.D., MPH. “Our continued
The Board of Directors of Dental Associates of Delaware announced the addition of their newest location in Millsboro. Dr. Paul Collins joined Dental Associates of Delaware on January 1, 2021. Dr. Collins has been practicing in the Millsboro area since 1986 and established his current office in 1992. Dr. Collins and his exceptional dental team will continue to be the primary provider in that office. In the coming months, Dr. Collins will be joined by other dentists from Dental Associates of Delaware to increase their availability to serve the patients of Millsboro and its surrounding communities. Dental Associates of Delaware Millsboro is located at 28318 Dupont Blvd, Millsboro, DE. The newest location joins five other locations in Brandywine, Hockessin, Middletown, Newark, and Wilmington. For more information visit www.DentalAssociatesofDelaware.com.
Beebe Medical Group Welcomes Renowned, Trailblazing Breast Surgeon Diana Dickson-Witmer, MD Beebe Healthcare proudly welcomed preeminent breast surgeon Diana Dickson-Witmer, MD, FACS, to Beebe Medical Group. A board-certified surgeon, Dr. DicksonWitmer joins Beebe with decades of experience and expertise in the field of
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