Christiana Care Health Services is a nonprofit teaching health system founded in 1888, headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. It operates multiple hospital facilities including Christiana Hospital, Delaware's only Level I trauma center for adults, alongside Wilmington Hospital, Union Hospital, and a free-standing emergency department in Middletown. The system serves patients across Delaware and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey, establishing itself as one of the largest healthcare providers in the mid-Atlantic region.
The organisation maintains robust graduate medical education programmes with over 260 residents and fellows, reflecting its status as a teaching institution. Clinically, it delivers acute care, emergency medicine, and level I trauma services. Beyond traditional hospital services, Christiana Care operates a Center for Virtual Health that emphasises population health and value-based care models, demonstrating investment in evolving healthcare delivery approaches.
Recognition of the system's performance is evident across multiple measures. It has earned Magnet Status recognition four times for nursing excellence, received the Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals Award in 2022, and was named among Forbes Best Employers for Diversity & Inclusion in 2022. These credentials reflect operational standards in clinical quality, workforce development, and organisational culture.
