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2025 Magnet® Redesignation Feedback

The Magnet® designation for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center is the pre-eminent recognition for hospital systems in the United States.

ChristianaCare Health System was designated as a Magnet organization in 2010, 2015, and 2020 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® and are now applying for redesignation.

We invite patients, family members, staff, and other interested parties to provide feedback via email or direct mail. For more information, please click here.

Bone, Spine & Joint Care

Spine Surgery

Expert care for complex spinal conditions.

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Spine Surgery

Experience the difference of ChristianaCare's spine surgery program. Our team of world-class orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgical spine specialists offers personalized care using the latest techniques and technologies. From lumbar fusion to herniated discs, tumors and more, we're committed to providing the best possible outcomes for our patients.

Pain Relief

Are you tired of living with back pain? ChristianaCare specialists offer effective solutions for a variety of conditions, including:

Back pain: Our experienced surgeons specialize in back pain treatment due to herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and other conditions.
Discectomy surgery: This is just one procedure our team uses to relieve pressure on your spinal nerves.

Why Choose ChristianaCare?

Cutting-Edge Treatments: Benefit from minimally invasive orthopedic surgery, spinal fusion, and herniated disc treatment.
Personalized Care: Our team of experts develops customized treatment plans based on your individual needs and goals.
Proven Results: As a Blue Distinction Center, we're recognized for our expertise in delivering specialty care.
Comprehensive Care: Our program offers a full continuum of care, including preoperative evaluation, surgery, and postoperative rehabilitation.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our surgical suites are equipped with the latest technology to ensure the highest level of safety and precision.

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Meet Our Team

Our spine surgery team consists of over a dozen of highly skilled and experienced surgeons, neurosurgeons, and more. They are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care for our patients.

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Paul Boulos, MD

Delaware Neurosurgical Group

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Leif-Erik Bohman, MD

Delaware Neurosurgical Group

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Akul Patel, MD

Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists, PA

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The spine surgery team continues to add quality measures to ensure that the care patients receive is safest and of the highest quality.

Preparing Your Skin Before Surgery

Welcome to ChristianaCare! You have been scheduled for spine or orthopedic surgery. This guide will help you learn how to use a special cleanser to get your skin ready before your surgery. The cleanser is called Chlorhexidine Gluconate, or CHG. it will help prevent infection after surgery.

If you are allergic to CHG, do NOT use this cleanser. Instead, please use a liquid antibacterial soap like Dial, Safeguard, or Lever and follow the directions below. Please tell your care team about your allergy the day of surgery.

Follow these steps each day during showers for the 5 days before your surgery:

Wash your hair with your usual shampoo and rinse your hair and body fully.
Turn the water off after you finish washing your hair and before you apply the cleanser to keep it from washing off too soon.
Put the cleanser from your chin down, using a clean washcloth or your hands. Do NOT use it near your ears, eyes, nose, or mouth.
Wash your front and back, including your arms and legs for 5 minutes. Clean the area where you are having surgery extra carefully. Do not scrub too hard. Do not wash with regular soap after the CHG soap.
Turn the water back on and rinse your body well.
Use a clean towel to dry. Put on clean clothes and use clean bed linens. You only need to change the bed linens on the first day. Do not allow any pets on the bed after putting on clean bed linens.
Do NOT use any lotions, perfumes, colognes, or powders after showering. You may use deodorant
Do NOT shave the area of your body where you will have surgery during the week before your surgery

Morning of surgery:

Do not shower the morning of surgery. You can wash your face with soap and water in the morning.
Wear clean clothes and underwear to the hospital

Learn more from this tip sheet: Preparing Your Skin for Surgery (PDF).

What to Expect During Spine Surgery?

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Know your Risk - Spine Health Assessment

There are numerous factors associated with development of lower back pain, many of which can be effectively controlled while some cannot. At the end of this free assessment, you will receive personalized information to provide you with the best defense against back and spinal disorders.

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