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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.

Physical Therapy

Concussion Therapy

Many people suffer concussions and aren’t even aware of it.

About Concussions Symptoms of Concussion Time to Heal Appointments

About Concussions

Whoa! That was quite a blow to the head!

The impact was hard, but thank goodness you were able to walk away completely unhurt. Or were you?

Concussions can be caused by hitting your head or by the rapid force of whiplash, such as from an automobile accident or direct hit in a contact sport. Concussions are common and the effects are usually temporary, but they are still considered an injury to the brain and require evaluation and treatment.

Symptoms of Concussions

Not all concussions come with symptoms, but some of the more common ones to watch for include:

Balance problems.
Blurred or double vision.
Confusion fogginess, difficulty concentrating or slowed processing of information.
Dazed, confused or glassy-eyed stare.
Dizziness.
Fatigue or difficulty sleeping.
Headache.
Memory problems.
Nausea or vomiting.
Personality changes, such as aggression, anxiety, depression, irritability, mood swings or restlessness.
Sensitivity to light.
Slurred speech.

Time to Heal

When you suffer a concussion, your body needs time to rest and heal completely before resuming your normal activities — especially contact sports. Our physical therapists who specialize in neurological and vestibular (balance and eye) movements will work with your physician to help you manage your symptoms, restore strength and endurance, improve balance issues, reduce headaches and get you back to your normal routine as quickly and safely as possible.