March 7, 2021
Members of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware Elders Council shown are (l-r) Theo Braunskill, Doris Driggus-Cooper, Julia Cuyjet-Davis and Joyce Brown. Braunskill will be participating in the First Women of the First State program March 20. SUBMITTED PHOTO
During March, the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs will offer two livestreamed virtual programs in commemoration of National Women’s History Month, an opportunity to honor and celebrate women’s lives and historic achievements.
Programs are free and open to the public. For more information and registration instructions, go to history.delaware.gov/2021/02/15/hca-womens-history-month-2021.
The First Women of the First State is set for 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, via Zoom. Theo Braunskill, Elders Council member of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware, Old State House Museum Site Manager Nena Todd, and division Curator of Education Vertie Lee will discuss the role of women past and pr
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
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