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EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE
Christiana Care collaborates with community at Reeds Refuge Center health expo
Christiana Care medical students, health guides, social workers and blood pressure ambassadors shared health and wellness information with more than 100 children, teens and adults at the Reeds Refuge Center health expo in Wilmington’s Eastside neighborhood, Oct. 20. Guests received free blood pressure screenings, toothbrushes
and toothpaste, and information about diabetes, memory care, women’s health and healthy eating.
“We have been working very closely with the children and students of Reeds Refuge Center to provide health services,” said Christiana Care social worker Linda Brennan Jones, BALS, BS. “We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring partners in their health and bring
valuable information and resources to our local communities to help children and adults make informed decisions about their health.” ●
“We serve our neighbors as respectful, expert, caring
partners in their health.”
Linda Brennan Jones honored with Doing the Most Good Award
Christiana Care social worker Linda Brennan Jones, BALS, BS, received the Doing the Most Good Award at the Salvation Army's Annual Civic Recognition Dinner, Oct. 16 at the Chase Center in Wilmington. Brennan Jones was nominated by a local women's shelter because of her work helping our neighbors with compassion and generosity.
The Doing the Most Good Award is given to a group or individual who defines the meaning of a great volunteer and contributor. Brennan Jones was specifically praised for her efforts to "assist in every way possible." ●
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Christiana Care’s Matthew Burday, D.O., talks with kids at the Reed’s Refuge health fair.
Christiana Care social worker Linda Brennan Jones received the Doing the Most Good Award at the Salvation Army’s Annual Civic Recognition Dinner.