Beebe plants pinwheels for child abuse prevention

Child Abuse Prevention Month is recognized every April throughout the United States. Prevent Child Abuse Delaware is leading the charge in Delaware with programs, activities and social media campaigns that help recognize the importance of preventing child abuse from ever happening.

Beebe Healthcare participated in the Pinwheels for Prevention Program by planting pinwheels at the medical center in Lewes and at the Rehoboth Beach Health Campus on Route 24 April 20.

"Shining attention on the positivity that pinwheels signify brings awareness that supports Prevent Child Abuse Delaware's mission to make sure every child has a safe and nurturing childhood, one free of abuse and neglect. PCAD hopes to achieve its mission through increasing resources and training in Sussex County," said Marcy Jack, Esq., BSN, CPHRM, vice president and chief quality officer for Beebe Healthcare, and board member of Prevent Child Abuse Delaware.

"Beebe Healthcare's vision for Sussex County to be one of the healthiest counties in the nation aptly aligns with PCAD's mission. I believe activities like planting pinwheel gardens help spread the word throughout our community that prevention of child abuse and neglect is truly possible," Jack said.

The Pinwheels for Prevention Program will be implemented throughout the month in all three counties. Pinwheel gardens will be planted in schools, hospitals, organizations and government agencies using the PCAD pinwheel to represent the shared belief that all children in Delaware have the right to grow up in safe, nurturing homes, free from abuse and neglect.

April 7 was Wear Blue Day, and Beebe Healthcare team members participated throughout the day by showing off blue attire.

For more information, go to www.pcadelaware.org.