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next wav A Century of Care. A Wave of Possibility.

At Bayhealth, our commitment runs deep — to you, your family and your health.

For more than 100 years, Bayhealth has been caring for

our neighbors — the people of central and southern Delaware —

with dedication, compassion and skill. We have grown alongside our

communities, always adapting to meet your needs. Now, The Next Wave is breaking. The future of healthcare in our region is taking shape, and we are ready to lead it.

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Today, we are nearly 5,000 team members strong, with over 400 inpatient beds, four emergency departments that treat nearly 125,000 annually, and more than 727,000 outpatient visits each year. Our commitment has never been stronger — but the needs of our growing population demand more.

Bayhealth is bigger and stronger than ever. Now, we proudly introduce The Next Wave — our commitment to bring even more innovation and healthcare access for you and the next generation.

Our Commitment Runs Deep

THE NEXT WAVE OF OUR COMMITMENT IS GREATER THAN EVER. WE’RE MAKING A BOLD INVESTMENT IN CARE, CONNECTION AND COMMUNITY.

The Next Wave at Bayhealth Kent Campus At Bayhealth Kent Campus, we are embarking on bold expansion plans with a phased approach — because our growing community deserves for us to grow alongside it to serve unprecedented demand.

Kent’s future at a glance

More inpatient capacity and more private rooms In the first phase of the project, our central tower will grow from four stories to 10 stories through a phased build-out. This addition will add 64 private, inpatient rooms, which will not only enhance the patient experience but also further improve patient outcomes.

Increasing emergency care capacity Our Emergency Department will be renovated and expanded. This will reduce the number of patients awaiting admission and shorten hospital stays for patients by making care more efficient. In periods where demand for emergency care surges, we will be equipped to care for everyone who walks through our doors.

Improving efficiency and logistics The Pharmacy and Laboratory will relocate to new space directly above the Emergency Department, improving turnaround times and efficiency. The Intensive Care Unit will also be enlarged to meet the growing needs of critically ill patients.

Enhancing the guest experience As we welcome more patients and guests, we must relocate and expand our cafeteria and kitchen. We’re ensuring patients, visitors and team members have comfortable, welcoming spaces to share meals.

JOIN THE NEXT WAVE Your support matters.

BE PART OF THE NEXT WAVE!

The Next Wave at Bayhealth Sussex Campus When the Bayhealth Sussex Campus opened in 2019, it had an immediate and transformational impact on the health and healthcare of the southern region. The new facility became home to leading-edge technology and enhanced resources that were previously lacking in the community. But the need continues to grow, and we will grow with it.

Creating access and more seamless care We will build a new 80,000-square-foot Medical Office Building that will house multiple specialties, making outpatient care easier for patients to coordinate visits and navigate care. Expanded Bayhealth Heart & Vascular Institute services will be consolidated under one roof. Improved facilities that promote better patient experience and support clinicians in providing superior care will also make it easier to recruit more heart specialists to Sussex County — ensuring faster, life-saving care for our growing population.

Medical specialties and services planned for the new medical office building • Plastic Surgery

• General Surgery

• Breast Surgery

• Orthopedics

• OB/GYN

• Sports Medicine

• Pulmonology

• General Cardiology

• Podiatry

• Cardiac Diagnostics

A commitment to quality in an outpatient setting Each day, more healthcare procedures are being performed in an outpatient setting, and the need for outpatient support will continue to grow. In response, Bayhealth remains committed to being on the leading edge of this wave by providing the highest quality of care for a wide array of outpatient procedures in a new interventional suite, including interventional radiology, interventional neurology, electrophysiology and c ardiac catheterization procedures.

We’re making plans for The Next Wave of outstanding healthcare. Please consider joining us through your gift. The Next Wave represents a more than $300 million investment in the future of healthcare for our communities. With your partnership, Bayhealth will begin making it a reality in 2026. Your gift will help us create spaces that heal, improve access to care and ensure our teams can deliver their very best work. Together, we can transform healthcare for generations to come.

MAKE A PLEDGE OR GIFT TODAY. To learn what your support can do, visit Bayhealth.org/Foundation or simply use the QR Code.

Our Commitment Runs Deep