February 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine clinic partners are (l-r) in back Mickie McManamon of Epworth UMC; and Dr. David Tam and Dr. Bill Chasanov, Beebe Healthcare. In front are First State Community Action Agency representatives Bernice Edwards, Bruce Wright and Jamie Sayler. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
Working together at the Feb. 13 COVID-19 vaccine clinic are (l-r) Kim Blanch, Beebe Healthcare; Natosha Carmine, chief, Nanticoke Indian Association; Dr. David Tam, Beebe Healthcare; and Bernice Edwards, First State Community Action Agency.
Beebe Healthcare and multiple community organizations collaborated to coordinate a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for more than 300 seniors and eligible Delawareans Feb. 13.
Epworth United Methodist Church hosted the event and, along with First State Community Action Agency, worked with many community organizations to seek out populations who may have had a barrier to sign up or receive a vaccine in a traditional manner.
Beebe Healthcare, partners bring COVID-19 vaccine to vulnerable populations
Delaware News Desk
Beebe Healthcare and multiple community organizations partnered together to coordinate a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for more than 300 seniors and eligible Delawareans on Feb. 13.
Epworth United Methodist Church hosted the event and, along with First State Community Action Agency, collaborated with many community organizations to seek out populations who may have had a barrier to sign up or receive a vaccine in a traditional manner.
“Beebe Healthcare is proud to serve as the medical partner during these events,” said David A. Tam, president and CEO of Beebe Healthcare. “We know there are health disparities across Delaware, and we’re committed to closing that gap by partnering with many organizations to ensure no one is left behind. Now, with the state’s guidance, our focus is on providing the vaccine to everyone who meets the phase 1A and 1B criteria by utilizing community par
January 21, 2021
A volunteer coalition is seeking donations of personal hygiene, sanitation and household cleaning supplies for distribution to those unable to purchase the necessities with government Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
“Our partners providing frontline services to low-income and financially distressed individuals and families have identified the collection and distribution of non-SNAP-eligible products as one of their top priorities,” said Jen Mason of the Cape Community Coordination for COVID-19 coalition. “These products are especially important to combat the coronavirus spread throughout our community.”
The greatest needs are for laundry detergent, feminine hygiene products, spray disinfectant and pet food.
Also needed are household cleaning items and personal care products such as diapers, baby wipes, cotton swabs, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap and body wash, shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, toilet tiss
Darleen Fletcher
YORKTOWN Darleen Fletcher, after 87 years on earth, made her permanent move to heaven Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Fletcher; daughters, Suzanne Mills and Jane Kenyon; and brother, Donald Whitaker.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Kephart (Brad); four brothers, Richard, Michael, Robert and John Whitaker (and their spouses); five grandchildren, John Huey (Stevann), Zeke Gardels (Amy), Rachel Naab (Troy), William Stephens (Katie) and Jake Kephart (Taylor); son-in-law, Denny Kenyon; and seven great-grandchildren.
Her husband’s Army career moved the family to Council Bluffs, Iowa, 54 years ago. She lived there for 47 years until moving to Yorktown 7 years ago to live with her daughter’s family.