Ticks & Chiggers in Delaware: Symptoms, Diseases, and How to Stay Safe

Delaware’s great outdoors are full of life—and that includes ticks and chiggers. From Lyme disease to alpha-gal syndrome, learn how to spot common tick species, understand the symptoms of tick-borne illnesses, treat itchy chigger bites, and prevent exposure with practical steps to stay safe all season long.

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Pharmacy Closures Are Disrupting Care Across Coastal Delaware

Pharmacy closures in Coastal Delaware are causing prescription delays, making on-site medication dispensing an important option for faster, more reliable care.

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Sussex doesn’t need a medical school; it needs doctors

Sussex County urgently needs more physicians, but using Rural Health Transformational Program funding to build a medical school is not the fastest or most effective solution. A stronger investment would be expanding residency programs and offering physician incentives that are proven to bring doctors into underserved communities sooner.

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Vitamin D Guide: Sunshine, Foods & Safe Supplements

As days shorten, vitamin D can dip. This guide explains why it matters, how to get it from sun, food, or supplements, safe limits, and when to talk with your clinician.

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Narcan to Reverse an Opioid Overdose

Naloxone reverses opioid overdoses in minutes. Learn how to use Narcan, recognize the signs, and save a life with help from Atracare.

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Atracare & The Medical Society of Delaware: Fighting for Prior Authorization Reform

Have you ever been frustrated waiting for an insurance company to approve a procedure, surgery, or even a prescription? You’re not alone — and Atracare is taking an active role in helping change that.

In a recent Public Service Announcement, Atracare’s own Will Albanese highlights an important patient advocacy effort happening right now in Delaware. The Medical Society of Delaware is working to reform the prior authorization process, which often delays care while insurance companies decide whether to approve medically necessary treatments.

These unnecessary delays can stretch from days to weeks, creating unnecessary stress and sometimes preventing timely care altogether. That’s why new legislation, supported by the Medical Society of Delaware, is so important. The proposed bill would require insurance companies to respond to prior authorization requests within hours, not days, helping patients get the care and medications they need without frustrating hold-ups.

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The Top 6 Things Seniors Can Do to Boost Longevity and Quality of Life

As we age, taking proactive steps toward a healthier lifestyle can significantly improve longevity, heart health, mood, and overall quality of life. While age-related conditions like heart disease become more common, they are not inevitable. With a few lifestyle adjustments, seniors can maintain their vitality and well-being. Learn More >

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Atracare Hot Topics: Alpha-gal Syndrome Now Reportable in Delaware

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) has identified six cases of Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS), making it a reportable condition in the state. AGS causes an allergy to mammalian meat and is linked to lone star tick bites. Click here to learn more.

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Atracare Hot Topics: COVID Cases on the Rise: FLiRT to Blame

This summer, COVID-19 cases are rising across the US. Atracare’s Lewes & Ocean View Urgent Cares report a significant uptick in positive cases, due to the FLiRT strains of COVID-19. Click here to learn more about what this means for you.

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