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Beebe Healthcare recently presented the first Dr. Saliba Clinical Excellence Award to long-time emergency department physician Kevin Bristowe.
The new yearly award is given to a Beebe Medical Staff clinician to honor the excellent care provided to patients and the community. The Medical Executive Committee votes on candidates who demonstrate compassionate, high-quality care, involvement with the medical staff, and commitment to Beebe, including advancing and supporting the organization’s mission, vision, and strategic direction.
In that time, he held various roles, including serving as the medical director for the Emergency Department and Sussex County EMS for many years. Dr. Bristowe has been a part of numerous committees and projects at Beebe and with the state to improve healthcare in Sussex County.
The award honors Anis K. Saliba, a pioneer in the medical field and a pillar at Beebe Healthcare. Dr. Saliba was triple board-certified in general, thoracic, and critical care surgery. He served as President of the Medical Staff and Chief of Staff while performing countless surgeries and providing medical care for community members. In 1988, he was appointed to the Board of Directors, serving for 33 distinguished years, including two decades on the medical group’s board.
His impact and generosity are still felt and seen around Beebe. An honorary plaque naming the Dr. Anis and Sue Saliba Family Waiting Room hangs on the wall of the Same Day Surgery lounge, the Saliba Building on Savannah Road across from the hospital holds the offices for Beebe Cardiothoracic Surgery, and a nursing scholarship is given to a senior student at the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing every year since 2017.
Bayhealth welcomed Internal Medicine Physician Bo Fu, DO.
“Dr. Fu made Delaware his home years ago and we’re so pleased that he’s now joined our team and this local practice,” Bayhealth Vice President, Physician Services and Clinical Integration Lawrence Ward, MD, MPH, FACP, said. “Dr. Fu takes a thoughtful and thorough approach to patient care. Having him onboard will be extremely beneficial in meeting the growing demand for primary care physicians in our area and helping our community members stay healthy.”
Before joining Bayhealth, Dr. Fu completed his internal medicine residency at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware. He earned his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York.
Jasmine Garces-King, DNP, MHA, CCRN, TCRN, ACNP-BC, has been appointed chief advanced practice officer of the Medical Group of ChristianaCare.
In her new position, Garces-King will provide system-level administration, direction, coordination and evaluation of the operational, financial and human resource functions and activities for advanced practice clinicians (APCs) across the enterprise.
Garces-King also will lead programs that support both ambulatory and inpatient clinical practices. She will help ChristianaCare meet its strategic goals and workforce needs by providing leadership and direction for APCs. Additionally, she will advance broader workforce development initiatives for both APCs and physicians.
Garces-King holds a Doctor of Nurse Practice from Chatham University, a Master of Science in Nursing from Rutgers University and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Phoenix. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Felician University.
Rob Passarelli, an artist and educator, has joined the Wilmington University’s College of Technology as the chair of the undergraduate Game Design and Development and the Animation and 3D programs.
“Rob’s extensive knowledge and enthusiasm are sure to invigorate both programs,” Dr. Anthony J. Carcillo, dean of the College of Technology, said.
Passarelli began his relationship with WilmU in 2014 as an adjunct, instructing students in digital arts, special effects, gaming and animation using state-of-the-art software.
He graduated from the Savannah College of Arts and Design, where he focused on fine arts and illustration. He earned his master’s in Education at WilmU.
His career path is creative and diverse. In addition to teaching, he has worked as an artist and devoted 29 years to professional golf. His work includes paintings and illustrations commissioned by golf clubs in the Philadelphia region.
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore welcomed Sara Larch to its Board of Directors.
Larch is Vice Chair of the Beebe Healthcare Board of Directors in Lewes, DE. She has over 30 years of real-world industry experience in large healthcare organizations, and 9 years at Deloitte Consulting as Managing Director and National Leader of the Physician Enterprise practice. Larch was the COO of University of Maryland’s 900-physician organization and Vice President of Inova Health System. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and a Master of Science in Health Administration.
“When I retired a couple of years ago, I was interested in staying involved in healthcare and finding a community organization, like Easterseals, with a great history and an important mission that improves our community by improving people’s lives,” Larch said. “As a new Board member, I have more to learn about Easterseals. I hope to bring my experiences to the Board and look forward to identifying where I can make the most difference.”
