Healthcare
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How Animal, Art, and Music Therapy Support Healing for Children
At just 18 months old, Carli was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, beginning a journey filled with uncertainty. Despite normal MRIs and no birth trauma, her mobility challenges grew more severe over time. By age nine, walking had become exhausting. After years of searching for answers, Carli’s family found hope at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington,…
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Mental Health Diversion Center Celebrates Grand Opening in Doylestown
Last week, the Bucks County Commissioners celebrated the grand opening of the new Diversion, Assessment, Restoration, and Treatment (DART) Center in Doylestown, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. The single-story facility was constructed at the former Bucks County Women’s Community Corrections Center. It will serve adults suffering from mental illness in the criminal justice system to promote recovery through community support and treatment and…
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After Pandemic Delay, Capital Health Moves Forward With Langhorne Micro-Hospital
After being delayed and nearly derailed by the pandemic, Capital Health’s plan to build a micro-hospital next to Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne is back on track, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hospital is slated for the site of a former specialty medical center specializing in bariatric surgery, purchased by…
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Are Artificial Sweeteners Safe for Kids? What Parents Should Know
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids ages two to 18 consume about six teaspoons of sugar per day. According to most sources, kids in America are consuming at least three times that amount. Added sugar — the kind that’s put in sweetened drinks, flavored yogurts, and even healthy low-fat packaged foods to make them taste better…
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since opening a year and a half ago, AMS Surgery Center in Horsham has completed over 1,000 cardiac procedures, which previously required patients to visit…
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Need a Primary Care Provider in Chester? ChesPenn Is Here for You
If you’re looking for a primary care provider in Chester, look no further than ChesPenn Health Services, the city’s sole provider of Primary Medical/Dental services. Located at 125 E. 9th Street, ChesPenn Health Services is a free-standing Community Health Center (CHC) serving the community of Delaware County for 53 years by Board Certified Physicians, Chiropractors,…
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Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood
You might think cholesterol and heart disease are only adult concerns, but research shows cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Many teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels, meaning their good cholesterol is too low or their bad cholesterol is too high. And the risk increases dramatically with weight — with obese teens being affected at a rate…
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Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington has been designated as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA, to treat sickle cell disease. This designation marks a significant milestone in pediatric care for families across the Delaware Valley and beyond. As a QTC, Nemours is now authorized to collect stem cells and…
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New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families
Parents are often looking for ways to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their day‑to‑day interactions with their children. Many caregivers share that they’re simply hoping for a little more ease at home, more moments of cooperation, more understanding during big feelings, and more tools to support their child’s growth. To meet that need,…
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Delaware County Council Declares an End to Health Emergency
Delaware County Council issued a health disaster declaration after Crozer Health collapsed more than a year ago. On Wednesday evening, the council voted unanimously to end the declaration, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “At this juncture, all of our municipalities have contractual arrangements in place for emergency medical services. I’m sure that will continue…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at an event Saturday organized by the nonprofit advocacy group, the Chester chapter of One Pennsylvania, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. City residents no longer have access to…
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Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love
February tends to spotlight romantic gestures — flowers, dinners, cards, and curated moments of affection. The deeper truth is that love isn’t measured in a single day. It’s measured in the daily work of showing up for yourself and the people you care about. And one of the most powerful, often overlooked expressions of love…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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The Complete Parent’s Guide to ADHD Testing
If you’re wondering whether your child might have Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), you’re far from alone. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental conditions in childhood, affecting roughly one in 10 in children in the U.S. Still, deciding whether — and how — to pursue testing can feel daunting. Parents often ask: What does ADHD…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania hospitals now run at a loss. It’s expected that 12 to 14 Pennsylvania hospitals will close in the next five years. Financial strategies like aggressive cost-cutting and sale-leaseback agreements used…
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Chester County Hospital Recognized Among Nation’s Best Hospitals in 2026 Rankings
Healthgrades, one of the most widely used platforms for finding doctors and hospitals in the United States, named Chester County Hospital in West Chester among America’s 50 Best Hospitals for 2026, according to a new report released by Healthgrades. Healthgrades evaluated hospitals based on patient outcomes, assessing clinical performance at roughly 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common…
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Riddle Roundtable Highlights Crozer Impact on Patients, Hospitals
Overcrowding at emergency rooms and long waits to see doctors continue to plague Delaware County following the closure of the Crozer Health system. State legislators and Main Line Health executives met last week, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Chronic patients no longer have easy follow-up visits or easy medication refills, said Phil…
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Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding
The closing of Crozer Health last year has caused patient numbers to spike at Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals. Now the state has released $6 million in additional funding to both hospitals so they can expand their healthcare services to help cover the surge, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About $5 million of…
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