ChristianaCare rehabilitation center earns national recognition. Photo: The ranking evaluates clinical quality, professional reputation, specialized accreditation and patient experience. More than half of the score is based on quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. image provided by ChrisitanaCare. Newsweek again ranks Wilmington Hospital program among nation's best as ChristianaCare expands rehabilitation capacity in Delaware. WILMINGTON, Del. - ChristianaCare's Center for Rehabilitation at Wilmington Hospital has been named one of the nation's best inpatient rehabilitation facilities for the fourth consecutive year. Newsweek included the center among its Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers in the United States and ranked it among the leading rehabilitation facilities in Delaware. The ranking evaluates clinical quality, professional reputation, specialized accreditation and patient experience. More than half of the score is based on quality measures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. "We care for each patient like they are a member of our own family," said Dr. John Cheng, medical director of the Center for Rehabilitation. "Each patient, their family, their home situation, how they were before and how they want to be in the future, their goals and what they want to achieve in life - that's what we focus on." Growing demand for rehabilitation. The Wilmington center treats patients recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, extended hospitalizations and serious orthopedic conditions. In fiscal year 2026, the center discharged 890 patients with an average stay of 11.6 days. ChristianaCare also reported that 95% of patients were living back in the community 90 days after discharge, compared with a national average of 93%. "Many medical specialties aim to add years to a patient's life," Cheng said. "Our aim is to add life to their years." Jennifer Thomas, vice president of Rehabilitation Services, said patients are increasingly arriving with complex medical needs. "The patient always comes first," Thomas said. "Our expert team is dedicated to providing the best rehabilitation care with compassion and respect for every patient's unique journey." Preparing patients for home. Rehabilitation includes physical, occupational and speech therapy, with patients practicing everyday activities such as climbing stairs, cooking and shopping. Families and caregivers are also encouraged to participate in therapy and receive training before patients return home. "Since I've been here, it changed my life for the better," said patient Anthony Dobrosielski, who received occupational therapy following a fall. Major Newark expansion coming. ChristianaCare recently expanded the Wilmington center to 36 beds, allowing it to serve about 216 additional patients annually. A much larger expansion is planned for Newark. ChristianaCare expects to open a $75 million freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 140 Red Mill Road in 2028. The 92,000-square-foot hospital will have 73 beds and is expected to serve about 1,000 additional patients each year. "This transformative investment will significantly expand access to specialized rehabilitation care across Delaware," Thomas said. The project is part of ChristianaCare's broader $865 million investment in Delaware and is expected to nearly double the health system's current rehabilitation capacity. To go. * What: ChristianaCare Center for Rehabilitation * Where: Wilmington Hospital, 501 W. 14th St., Wilmington * Services: Inpatient rehabilitation for stroke, brain and spinal cord injuries, amputations, orthopedic injuries and other complex conditions. * Recognition: Named by Newsweek among the nation's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers for the fourth consecutive year. * Coming next: A new 73-bed ChristianaCare rehabilitation hospital is scheduled to open in Newark in 2028. * Learn more: Visit ChristianaCare.org and search for "Center for Rehabilitation."

CAIOs on the move: August 2026. As companies continue to formalize their approach to artificial intelligence, August brought several new appointments to AI leadership roles. Here are the 10 Chief AI Officer appointments and related executive moves announced during the month. Target appoints Chandhu Nair as first CAIO and SVP. Target appointed Chandhu Nair as its first chief AI officer and SVP. Nair will join the company after spending more than six years at Lowe's, most recently as SVP of stores, data, AI and innovation. ProofID announces Neil Evans as first CAIO. ProofID, an identity security specialist providing advisory, implementation, and managed services, has appointed Neil Evans its first Chief AI Officer. The newly created role supports the company's strategy to expand its AI capabilities and AI-powered identity services. Evans brings more than 30 years of technology leadership experience spanning software engineering, product innovation, and executive leadership. Sayee Bellamkonda joins osaic as Chief AI and Technology Officer. Osaic has hired Sayee Bellamkonda as its new chief artificial intelligence and technology officer. He joins from Vialto Partners, a global provider of tax and mobility solutions, where he was executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer. Nimrod Barak joins synchrony as CAIO. Synchrony has appointed Nimrod Barak as Chief AI Officer to lead the company's artificial intelligence strategy and accelerate innovation across its financial services enterprise. Liberty Bank announces marc Sylvain as first CAIO. Liberty Bank has named its first chief artificial intelligence officer, expanding the leadership team overseeing the lender's growing investment in AI. Marc Sylvain, who joined Liberty in 2024 as senior vice president of strategic planning and innovation, will lead the bank's AI strategy and oversee its newly created AI Center of Excellence. Monte Carlo appoints Nik Acheson as CAIO. Monte Carlo announced that Nik Acheson has joined the company as Chief AI Officer. Acheson joins from Highmark Health, where he led data and AI strategy, architecture, and engineering. Acheson's appointment comes as Monte Carlo accelerates its expansion into agent trust, helping enterprises monitor, troubleshoot, and improve production AI systems as they move from human-guided agents to fully autonomous operations. Emerson promotes Rudy Sengupta as Chief Technology and AI Officer. Emerson announced that Rudy Sengupta, Vice President and General Manager of Test and Analytics Software at Emerson Test & Measurement, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and AI Officer. In this role, Sengupta will be a member of Emerson's Office of the Chief Executive and shape the Company's technology and AI strategy across Emerson's leading portfolio of industrial software, control and intelligent devices. Drew Smith joins ChristianaCare as Chief data and AI Officer. Drew Smith has been named chief data and AI officer of ChristianaCare. Prior to joining ChristianaCare, he served as chief data and analytics officer at OhioHealth from 2023 to January 2026. Oura announces Han Chiu as AVP of AI and Software Engineering. Oura is pleased to welcome Han Chiu as Senior Vice President of AI and Software Engineering. Han joins Oura from Click Therapeutics, where he served as Chief Technology Officer and led engineering, data, platform, product, and design for FDA-regulated, prescription digital therapeutics operating under HIPAA. New York Life appoints Zhen Zhao as CAIO. New York Life announced the appointment of new Chief AI Officer Zhen Zhao. In this role, Zhao will lead the company's AI strategy, platforms and execution, driving the development and delivery of advanced AI and data science solutions, including agentic AI and machine learning capabilities.

ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield PA marks construction milestone. Milestone marks major progress in expanding access to healthcare in Delaware County. August 27, 2026 ChristianaCare, Springfield township and Delaware County leaders celebrated a milestone in the construction of ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. A ceremonial beam signing marked the completion of the structural phase of construction. Located at 351 North State Road, ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield remains on track to open in the fall of 2027. ChristianaCare is developing the hospital in partnership with Emerus Holdings, Inc., the nation's leading developer of neighborhood hospitals. "This is an exciting milestone for ChristianaCare and the Springfield community," said Pauline Corso, president of Ambulatory Network Continuity and Growth at ChristianaCare. "This campus reflects its commitment to the individuals and families who call Springfield home. It will bring care closer to where people live, making it easier to access the services they need while strengthening the overall health of the community. "This moment is a reminder of what's possible when organizations, community leaders and neighbors come together around a shared vision. We are proud to be part of Springfield's future." "Today's beam signing reflects the progress we are making toward delivering a new model of convenient, high-quality care for Springfield and the surrounding communities," said James Bennett, Market CEO, ChristianaCare-Emerus. "Through our partnership with ChristianaCare, we are building a hospital designed around the needs of patients, with 24/7 emergency care, inpatient services and seamless connections to a broader network of care. We are excited and proud to bring that vision one step closer to reality." Designed to meet everyday health needs. Unlike a standalone emergency department or urgent care centers, the ChristianaCare Springfield Campus will feature a 20,000-square-foot neighborhood hospital that is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The hospital will include a full-service emergency department equipped to treat common medical emergencies, such as falls, injuries, heart attacks and strokes, as well as a 10-bed inpatient unit for patients who require inpatient care, observation, or testing. The second floor will house a ChristianaCare Health Center offering a range of outpatient services tailored to community needs, including primary care, specialty care and other clinical services. Designed to meet the evolving health care needs of the community, the Springfield campus will make it easier for residents to access timely, coordinated care in a setting that is both convenient and patient centered. Part of a broader investment in southeastern Pennsylvania. The ChristianaCare Springfield Campus is part of ChristianaCare's continued investment in southeastern Pennsylvania, expanding access to high-quality care through a growing network of neighborhood hospitals and outpatient services. Along with ChristianaCare's neighborhood hospitals in West Grove (opened July 2025) and Aston (opened May 2026), the Springfield campus reflects the organization's commitment to bringing care closer to home and meeting the evolving health care needs of local communities. Together, these investments represent ChristianaCare's commitment to ensuring southeastern Pennsylvania residents have reliable access to the care and services they need, where and when they need them most.