Healthcare
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Micro farm, wild flower meadow part of proposed Radnor office building
The new office building at 155 Radnor off King of Prussia Road in Radnor will include landscaped grounds that have more than 250 trees, a seasonal micro farm, two-foot-tall wildflower meadows, and three rain gardens that will serve as a stormwater management system, writes Natalie Kostelni.for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brandywine Realty Trust enlisted Ballinger,…
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Delco Firm Managed Construction for New $14.5 M Kensington Health Center
The Crum Lynne firm, Target Building Construction, was construction manager for the $14.5 million transformation of a former historic bank in Kensington into the four-story Esperanza Health Center, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 35,000-square-foot health center is providing medical services in a medically underserved area. “We are excited to invest in the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Arthur Weisfeld, director Senior Community Services
Arthur Weisfeld is director and one of the founders of Senior Community Services, a Delaware County non-profit which provides activities, information and support to older persons throughout the county. Mr. Weisfeld is himself a youthful 72 years old. DELCO.Today recently spoke to Arthur Weisfeld about his work with Senior Community Services and about the role SCS…
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DELCO Careers – Erickson Living at Maris Grove
Located in Glen Mills, Maris Grove offers well-appointed, maintenance-free apartment homes, a wealth of amenities, and convenient services to accommodate everyone’s needs, making it one of Pennsylvania’s most popular senior living communities. Assistant Director of Nursing This position leads and mentors a team of clinical staff members; ensures appropriate staff is provided based on resident acuity…
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Get Your Tickets Now for the Nov. 7 Senior Community Services Awards Gala
Tickets are still available for Senior Community Services’ first-ever Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club. The night begins with a cocktail hour, giving attendees a chance to survey items in the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by an awards presentation honoring three…
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Firefighter Crisis Makes it to the State House; 23 Bills Introduced to Address Shortages
Helping emergency responders cope with the stress of their work is one of the actions being considered by the state legislature as it addresses a growing shortage of volunteer and career firefighters and EMS providers, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. “How would you feel if you had a fire or an accident or a life-threatening…
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DELCO Careers – Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Located in Darby, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 204-bed teaching hospital that offers advanced acute-care services in a broad range of specialties and is consistently recognized for clinical excellence. Office Manager – Cardiology This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the cardiology department; ensures that the scheduling, patient reception, clinical care, and discharge processes are completed in…
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Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Art Ability Helps People with Disabilities Find Inspiration Through Art
Painting has always been Carol Spiker’s passion, but it wasn’t until after her life-altering accident that she understood just what the brush and canvas truly mean to her. In 1998, Spiker – an active woman who worked for an ad agency, started a lacrosse program that ran for 26 years, and studied painting in college…
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Two Former Delco Women Hope Their Podcast Will Warn Younger Women About Breast Cancer and Save Lives
Two former Delaware County women knew their podcast, “Making the Breast of It”, was a much-needed platform for women in their 30s to warn them about breast cancer and provide support, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2017, Andy Sealy, 39, and Krysten Gentile, 37, were diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. Breast…
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Penn Medicine, Mercy Fitzgerald Partnership Leads to Cardiovascular Surgery Program in Darby
Cardiovascular surgery is now a reality at the Mercy Fitzgerald campus in Darby, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mercy Catholic Medical Center and Penn Medicine have formed a partnership to develop a cardiovascular surgery program there. The partnership continues a clinical affiliation between both health care providers formed last year. It allows patients…
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Douglas E. Carney of Swarthmore Leaves Children’s Hospital Real Estate Legacy, Heads to Boston
It would be hard not to notice the achievements of Douglas E. Carney. He oversaw real estate development and facilities at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the past eight years as senior vice president, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Carney’s watch, CHOP’s real estate footprint grew to 7.5 million square feet. It…
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Tickets On Sale Now for Senior Community Services Nov. 7 Awards Gala
Tickets and sponsorships are available now for Senior Community Services’ Inaugural Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning 6 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd, Springfield. The Gala will recognize three prominent figures within the Delaware County aging services community. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., where guests…
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Radnor to Get Its First Office Development in 30 Years With King of Prussia Road Site
Radnor will soon be getting its first office development in more than 30 years as a new campus is created at 144 King of Prussia Road, writes writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor commissioners approved a final subdivision plan on Oct. 7. The 34-acre campus will be anchored by the University of Pennsylvania…
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This Havertown Resident is Fighting Scleroderma Through Research and Outreach
Donna O’Sullivan was unprepared for the onslaught of symptoms that hit her from her scleroderma, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The Havertown woman had trouble breathing. Her skin turned white. She began convulsing. Oxygen and blood levels in her body dropped. Despite visiting numerous physicians, her symptoms worsened. Getting the right diagnosis and…
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Cancer Patients Are Warmly Greeted at Welcoming Center Named After Delco Principal
There’s a place where cancer patients and their families come for comfort and camaraderie without feeling as if they were in a hospital. Called the Dr. Delores King Educational Program, it is named for Marjani Harris grandmother, a 38-year Delaware County high school principal who died last December of an aggressive brain cancer, writes Jessica…
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Health Insurance Provider Comes to Delco With a Focus on Real Time Data to Lower Treatment Costs
Clover Health, a data-driven health insurance provider, is expanding into Delaware County’s Medicare Advantage market in 2020, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. It started offering coverage to Medicare Advantage patients in Philadelphia and Bucks counties this year. Clover Health was founded in 2014 with a mission of using data analysis and preventive care…
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Senior Community Services: Keeping Older Adults Independent, Active and Informed
Senior Community Services had a humble beginning 42 years ago, starting in a single room at a Yeadon senior center. Today, it is Delaware County’s largest nonprofit senior services agency, employing 60 people and overseeing 400 volunteers and a $3.5 million budget. Its mission is to help seniors live independent and meaningful lives. SCS works…
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Main Line Health Appoints New President of Riddle Hospital
Shelly Buck, DNP, RN, MBA,with 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, has been chosen as the new president of Riddle Hospital, it was announced Friday by Main Line Health. Her appointment was made after an extensive nationwide search. She will replace current president, Gary Perecko, FACHE, who is retiring. Buck will oversee the hospital…
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