In a bold move to address gaps in healthcare access, ChristianaCare has announced plans to build a new $65 million health campus in Georgetown, Delaware. What this really means is that the region's residents are about to get a major boost in the availability of quality, community-based medical services.
Bringing Care Closer to Home
The proposed 42,000-square-foot campus will feature a health center offering primary care, specialty care, behavioral health, and other outpatient services, as well as a small neighborhood hospital with eight emergency beds and eight inpatient beds. This integrated care model, similar to ChristianaCare's existing facilities in Pennsylvania, is designed to make it easier for Sussex County residents to receive timely, high-quality care close to home.
As ChristianaCare's President and CEO, Dr. Janice E. Nevin, explains, "Our goal is simple: ensure that every Delawarean can access the care they need, in the right place at the right time." The bigger picture here is that this new campus represents a significant investment in underserved communities, aiming to address long-standing gaps in essential healthcare services.
Filling a Critical Need
Sussex County, where Georgetown is located, has been designated a Medically Underserved Area by the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). With the region's population expected to grow by 8% and see a significant increase in residents aged 65 and older by 2030, the new campus couldn't come at a better time.
As reported by Delaware Online, ChristianaCare is partnering with Emerus Holdings, a developer of neighborhood hospital models, to bring this vision to life. The goal is to create a closer network of services that connects residents to the advanced specialty care available at ChristianaCare's regional hospitals.
A Promising Future for Healthcare in Delaware
In a time of uncertainty surrounding the future of healthcare in the U.S., ChristianaCare's investment in Georgetown is a promising sign. By expanding access to essential services and leveraging innovative care delivery models, the health system is positioning itself as a leader in community-based medicine. And as Delaware Business Now reports, this is just the beginning, with ChristianaCare exploring further expansion opportunities across the state.
For the residents of Georgetown and the surrounding region, this new health campus represents a major win, bringing high-quality, comprehensive care right to their doorstep. It's a testament to ChristianaCare's commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of all Delawareans, no matter where they live.