Healthcare
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Doylestown Welcomes Its First FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center in Bucks County
Doylestown is officially the first Bucks County town to welcome FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The Sarasota-based franchise, which was founded in 2012, has over 550 locations, offering personalized comprehensive patient care across a variety of services that help patients recover from injuries and surgeries. The Doylestown…
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Jefferson Health Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery is Leaving for Smaller Local Health System
Rohinton Morris, M.D., chief of cardiothoracic surgery at Jefferson Health is heading to Tower Health to serve as the chief there, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Tower Health is based in Berks County and oversees Pottstown Hospital. On why he is making the move, Morris said that he has grown frustrated with the…
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Montgomery County’s First Micro-Hospital Will Change the Healthcare Landscape
Micro-hospitals are a growing trend in healthcare to reach more patients right in their communities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Montgomery County will soon have one of the 10-bed hospitals with small emergency departments in Gilbertsville. Micro-hospitals also referred to as neighborhood hospitals are designed to reach patients in areas that can’t accommodate…
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Chester County Hospital Sheds Light on RSV: The Respiratory Illness You Should Know About
If you’re a parent or caregiver, you know there are a lot of illnesses that can affect children. Conditions like ear infections, the stomach flu, the common cold, and hand, foot, and mouth disease have become commonplace in many households. Sometimes, it might feel like your child is sick more often than they are well.…
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Doylestown Approves Plans for New Mental Health Center and Veterinary Expansion
Doylestown Township’s Planning Commission has given preliminary approval to two significant building projects: a new mental health crisis center and an expansion for an existing animal hospital and doggie daycare, writes Ed Doyle for TAPintoDoylestown. The mental health crisis center, to be located at the edge of the Doylestown Hospital campus, is a collaborative…
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Here’s Where Bucks County Residents Can Donate Blood Amid National Shortage
With blood donations down to emergency levels nationwide, American Red Cross officials are asking Bucks County residents to give blood or platelets to help address the shortage, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Severe winter weather has caused hundreds of blood drives to be canceled across the country, potentially leaving some hospitals in short supply…
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Penn Medicine and Doylestown Health Unveil the Story Behind Their Long-Awaited Merger
The merger between Doylestown Health and University of Pennsylvania Health System has been more than a decade in the making, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Kevin Mahoney, Penn Medicine’s CEO said that the healthcare system and Doylestown Health have been discussing a potential partnership for years. “I think this is…
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St. Luke’s University Health Care Network Expands with New Bucks County Property Acquisition
St. Luke’s University Health Network is set to broaden its footprint in Bucks County with the purchase of an 8.5-acre site in Upper Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property, previously home to Frederick’s Flowers & Gifts, was acquired for $8.25 million from Del Ron Enterprises Inc., as per county…
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Doylestown Health Pursues Game-Changing Merger with Penn Medicine
In a major move, Doylestown Health is pursuing a merger with The University of Pennsylvania Health System to further expand the presence of Penn Medicine in Bucks County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The merger, announced Thursday, aims to expand access to advanced health care in the northern suburban communities outside…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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Local Families Spread Holiday Cheer to Patients at Jefferson Abington Hospital
Two local families recently helped spread holiday cheer to young patients and families at Jefferson Abington Hospital. Jennifer Suit, Greg Simpson, and their son rallied their local community together to collect toys for children spending the holidays at the hospital. With the help of their neighbors, the family collected and donated dozens of new toys…
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Lower Bucks Hospital Among Trio Potentially on Sale in Philadelphia Region
Lower Bucks Hospital could be one of three regional hospitals that are on the market, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A notice from investment bank Xnergy announced that three Philadelphia area facilities were on sale but did not name them. However, the description matched up with the hospitals owned by Prime…
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Nurses at Lower Bucks and Suburban Community Hospital Consider Strike Over Healthcare and Staffing
Nurses at Bristol’s Lower Bucks Hospital and Norristown’s Suburban Community Hospital are ringing in the holiday season with a potential strike, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contract affecting nearly 200 nurses expired this October, and negotiations since then have centered around better healthcare benefits and increased staffing. Dec. 22 is…
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StoneBridge Healthcare Eyes Facilitating Tower Health Acquisition With Nonprofit
Bucks County-based StoneBridge Healthcare is in the running to potentially negotiate an agreement with a nonprofit interested in acquiring Tower Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal between nonprofit WoodBridge Inc. and the Berks County-based health system calls for a cash payment of $550 million, the takeover of all finance…
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CHOP CEO Madeline Bell to Receive 2023 William Penn Award
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will receive the 2023 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a business executive in Greater Philadelphia, from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. The award, which has been given annually since 1949, recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding contributions toward the…
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Jefferson Health Launches Primary Care Program for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Jefferson Health has launched Pride at the Jefferson Center for Healthy Aging, a program dedicated to caring for Philadelphia’s aging LGBTQIA+ community. This program is the first of its kind, combining clinical care and research efforts to create a primary care home for LGBTQIA+ older adults. “Jefferson is proud to be at the forefront of…
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Doylestown Hospital Earns Prestigious ‘A’ Grade in Safety for Seventh Year in a Row
The Leapfrog Group, a national watchdog organization, has awarded Doylestown Hospital an “A” in the safety category, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. The group grades hospitals based on over 30 performance measures that include everything from errors and accidents to injuries and infections. Leapfrog also looks at the systems implemented by hospitals to prevent…
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CHOP Expert Shares Insights on How Social Media and Online Communities Can Influence Offline Behavior
Social media can be your child’s window into the world, letting them see how others experience joy, as well as letting some into their own life. But unlike the window in your home, blocking out unwanted content isn’t as simple as drawing the blinds — and that’s not something parents should turn a blind eye…
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