Healthcare
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Revival Gains Traction as Health System Weighs Lead Role
A year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center went dark, the shuttered Upland campus may be inching back to life. Chariot Equities’ plan to revive the hospital is gaining traction, with a Philadelphia-area health system now in a due-diligence period to potentially become the lead healthcare provider on the campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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‘Trained and Willing to Act’: IBX’s Matthew Lynch Recognized for Lifesaving CPR Response
When a driver became unresponsive in traffic last year, Matthew Lynch, Issues Resolution Manager at Independence Blue Cross, didn’t hesitate. He quickly began CPR, a skill he learned just months earlier, and saved the person’s life. “Bystander CPR can double or triple survival rates,” Lynch said. “You don’t need to be certified; you just need to…
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Delaware County Leadership: William Surkis, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital
Dr. William Surkis, Chief Medical Officer of Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in a small Manhattan apartment as the only child of a Holocaust survivor, working as tech support for his older neighbors, and volunteering in an ER at the peak of the AIDS epidemic. Although Surkis’s interest…
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IBX Registered Nurse Health Coaches Give Members Support That Helps Them Get Healthy, Manage Costs
Registered Nurse Health Coaches at Independence Blue Cross are helping members recover faster, avoid complications, and lower healthcare costs by providing early, personalized support. By connecting with members soon after a procedure, they help simplify recovery, coordinate care, and guide the next steps. This all makes the process easier for members and improves outcomes. “Healthcare can…
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Every Gift Helps a Child: Why Supporting Nemours Children’s Health Matters
For parents, few things matter more than the health and well-being of their children. Whether it’s a routine checkup, a broken bone, a chronic illness, or a life-threatening diagnosis, families want to know that expert care is available when they need it most. Across the Delaware Valley and beyond, Nemours Children’s Health has spent generations…
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Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group Brings $3M Primary Care Office to Springfield
More than a year after Crozer Health’s collapse left thousands of Delaware County residents scrambling for care, a new provider is moving in to fill the gap. Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group is investing $3 million to open a primary care office in Springfield, a bet that there’s plenty of demand in a market still reeling from the loss…
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Why More Delaware Valley Families Are Choosing Nemours for Their Children’s Healthcare
When it comes to a child’s health, parents want more than excellent medical care. They want a healthcare partner that understands their child’s unique needs, provides access to specialists when necessary, and supports their family every step of the way. That is one of the reasons so many families across the Delaware Valley turn to…
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How Main Line Health Survived a Punishing Winter and Kept Its Bottom Line in the Black
More patients, more revenue, and a bottom line that stayed positive despite everything winter threw at it. Main Line Health has reason to feel good about where it stands, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Main Line Health reported a razor-thin operating profit of $214,000 through the first nine months of fiscal 2026, according…
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ChristianaCare’s $50.9M Aston Micro-Hospital Opens Amid Delaware County Healthcare Crisis
ChristianaCare’s new micro-hospital in Aston opened its doors this week, marking a significant milestone for Delaware County residents still reeling from Crozer Health’s recent closures, reports Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The facility, located at 700 Turner Industrial Way, is built for around-the-clock care. Its 24/7 emergency department features 10 treatment beds and is projected to serve roughly 15,000 patients…
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New Micro Hospital Coming to Aston: ChristianaCare Expands Emergency Care in Delaware County
Residents of Delaware County are getting an upgrade to their local healthcare options, and it’s arriving just in time. ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston, is set to open in early June, bringing full-service emergency and inpatient care directly to the community. The new neighborhood hospital is expected to treat around 15,000 patients each year, offering 24/7 emergency care, inpatient…
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Blackbird Health Expands into Lancaster, Seeks Clinicians to Meet Demand for Pediatric Mental Health Care
As Blackbird Health officially opens its new pediatric mental health clinic in Lancaster, the organization is also actively recruiting clinicians to help meet the growing demand for children’s behavioral health services across the region. Located at 1390 Harrisburg Pike, the new clinic opened June 1 and represents a significant investment in expanding access to specialized…
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Philadelphia Lands French 3D Bioprinting Firm Ctibiotech As Life Sciences Sector Grows
Philadelphia’s life sciences scene has its newest contributor, with an European flair. Ctibiotech, a French biotechnology firm specializing in lab-grown human tissues, has chosen the city for its North American headquarters, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company planted its flag at BioLabs Philadelphia, as it eyes scaling its 3D bioprinting and…
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ChesPenn Health Services Makes History With Its First Women’s Health Fair
On May 8, ChesPenn Health Services marked a meaningful milestone — hosting its very first Women’s Health Fair at the East Side facility in Chester. The event brought together patients, staff, community partners, sponsors, and local leadership for a day centered entirely on women: their health, their wellbeing, and the resources available to support them…
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Delco Gives Back — and ChesPenn Health Services Feels the Love
Delaware County showed up for ChesPenn Health Services during Delco Gives, the county’s largest annual celebration of generosity, held May 6-7. The county-wide giving movement unites donors, nonprofits, and neighbors around a shared belief: that strong communities take care of their own. For ChesPenn, participation in Delco Gives is both a fundraising opportunity and a…
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ChesPenn Takes Its Mission to the Capitol: Advocating for the Communities That Need It Most
On April 29, ChesPenn Health Services joined fellow Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in Harrisburg for a day of advocacy alongside the Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers (PACHC) — bringing the realities of underserved communities directly to the people who make policy decisions. ChesPenn President and CEO Susan Harris-McGovern and Chief Operating Officer Elide…
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Where Traditional Healthcare Lacks, Downingtown Nonprofit Supports Families of Color with Postpartum Care
Downingtown nonprofit The 4th Trimester MOMMIE is dedicated to supporting families and mothers of color during the vulnerable postpartum period, writes Jade Pennyman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded by nurse Talonda Rogers, the nonprofit identifies and treats pregnancy-related symptoms through physical and mental health assessments, support groups, educational clinics, and therapeutic services. 4th Trimester providers…
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Paoli’s Bloom Sanctuary is Changing What Pregnancy Care Looks Like
Nearly every pregnant woman is told some version of the same thing: the aching pelvis, the shooting sciatic nerve, the grinding SI joint. That’s just pregnancy. Wait it out. It’ll pass after the baby comes. Dr. Brandie Keates has spent more than two decades refusing to accept that answer. “Common does not mean inevitable, and…
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When a Child Is Struggling, Parents Need Support, Too
If your child is struggling emotionally, behaviorally, socially, or academically, chances are your attention has gone entirely to them. You may be coordinating evaluations, sitting in school meetings, managing therapy appointments, researching symptoms late at night, and trying to keep daily life moving at the same time. Most parents instinctively focus on the child first.…
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