Healthcare
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Doylestown Hospital Introduces Minimally Invasive Technology to Diagnose Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths. But when diagnosed at the earliest stage, known as stage IA-1, the average five-year survival rate is 92%, according to a study in the journal Chest. Time matters. The earlier a lung cancer is diagnosed, the better the treatment results and potential for a cure. Early-stage…
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Bensalem-Based Addiction Treatment Center Launches New Program
A Bucks County addiction center is now offering a new program that is designed to help working professionals dealing with related issues. John George wrote about the center for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Livengrin, a drug and alcohol addiction treatment center in Bensalem, is launching a new program aimed at working professionals. The Workforce Professional…
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Axia Women’s Health Opens New Practice Near the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne
A health center has announced that they will be opening a new location in Bucks County in order to offer important services to local women. John George wrote about the new business for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Athena OB/GYN, which is part of the Axia Women’s Health network, recently opened a new location in Langhorne’s Town…
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Presented $25,000 Check by Local Nonprofit Founder to Support Treatment in the Area
Two of Bucks County’s foremost cancer treatment organizations recently collaborated in order to help those in need in the area. Keith Fenimore, the founder and Executive Director of Pine2Pink, presented a check to Fox Chase Cancer Center Buckingham in the amount of $25,000 to support the expansion of Fox Chase services in Buckingham. Those who…
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Unexpected Illness During Abroad Trip Leaves Bucks County Family in Need of Help
A Bucks County family is asking for help after their son took a turn for the worst while the family was out visiting another country. Bill Spadea wrote about the family and their son for New Jersey 101.5. The Small family of Bucks County found itself in dire need of help after an unexpected illness…
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Doylestown Hospital Appoints Richard Highbloom as Woodall Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Richard Highbloom has been appointed the inaugural Marvin and Dee Ann Woodall Endowed Chair in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Doylestown Hospital. Appointing the first endowed chair in the health system’s nearly 100-year history signifies another milestone in Doylestown Health’s ongoing campaign of program enhancements. As Chief and Medical Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Doylestown Hospital, Dr.…
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The Gift of an Organ Donation Gave a Yardley Man a New Heart, As Well as a Friend for Life
Despite loving all of his Philadelphia sports teams, a Bucks County resident is thankful to a kind Steelers fan for saving his life. Dave Uram wrote about the friendship for KYW Newsradio. A heart transplant gave 57-year-old Eagles fan Bill Soloway of Yardley a second chance at life and as well as a friend for…
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Local Nurse Helps Unconscious Eagles Fan, Aided by ‘A Guy in a Pink Dress’
Natalie Spencer, the director of nursing at Sanatoga Center in Pottstown, was at her first-ever Eagles game — the New Year’s Day match-up with the Saints — when she heard an abnormal sound several rows behind her at Lincoln Financial Field. Dave Uram reported its source and her quick response to it for KYW Newsradio.…
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After 50 Years of Helping Her Fellow Residents, Executive Director of Doylestown Health Clinic to Retire
A leader in the Bucks County health and wellness community has announced her retirement after decades of helping others. Michele Haddon wrote about the figure for the Bucks County Courier Times. Sally Fabian-Oresic, the executive director of the Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, is retiring after 50 years of service to the Bucks County community.…
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Bryn Mawr’s Harcum College Dental Hygiene Program Sets 2023 Date to Supercharge Kids’ Smiles
George Washington — one of the two honorees on President’s Day — may have suffered dental woes for most of his life, but participants in Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program are seeking to prevent the same misery in area kids. Its Sealant Day event (Feb, 20, 2023, President’s Day) will provide treatments and information to…
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ChristianaCare Physician Based in Kennett Square Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Respiratory Viruses This Winter
Health officials throughout the country are indicating that we are now facing a triple threat of respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — as we head into winter. Masking, social distancing, capacity limits, and school closures in 2020 and 2021 meant that we were more protected against these viruses. Now,…
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Recession-Proof Careers in Healthcare
By Ann Phalen Looking for a career where you can help people, but not sure what you can do? You are probably already aware of the many opportunities in the Nursing field, but did you know that there are a number of healthcare careers that not only give you the option to help people, but…
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This Bucks County Resident is in Search of a New Kidney. Read to Learn How You Can Help
A Bucks County resident is currently in search of a new kidney, and he is looking to his community to help him find an eligible donor. Don Brown, a resident of Bucks County for more than 21 years, suffers from stage 5 kidney disease and is in search of a living kidney donor. In January…
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Despite Previous Rejections, Bucks County-Based Healthcare Firm Tries to Buy Local Hospitals
A Bucks County hospital turnaround firm is working to secure several healthcare locations in the area, even after previous attempts failed. John George wrote about the business plans in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Stonebridge Healthcare, a Bucks County-based firm, has reached out to representatives of Tower Health in an attempt to buy some of their…
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This Newtown Dentist is Working to Help Patients With More Than Just Their Dental Health
A Bucks County dentist is working hard to help his patients get help for more health issues beyond their annual dental checkup. Bill Donahue wrote about the local dentist for Suburban Life Magazine. Robert A. Lantzy, D.M.D., whose office is located at 11 Friends Lane, Suite 100 in Newtown, is using his medical expertise to…
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This Medical Center Will Be Opening a New Location in Bucks County. Read To Learn When and Where
A Bucks County health center has announced that they will be opening a new location in order to offer important services to local women. Athena OBGYN, based in Abington, has announced that they will be opening a new center in Langhorne on Dec. 1. Located at 830 Town Center Drive, the center will give local…
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How a Heart Transplant Made This Yardley Man into a Steelers Fan
Despite loving all of his Philadelphia sports teams, Yardley resident Bill Soloway is quick to admit that his heart is with the Pittsburgh Steelers, writes Teresa Varley for Steelers.com. About a decade ago, Soloway received a life-changing diagnosis. He was suffering from Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. His only hope was a heart transplant, but he knew the…
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Doylestown Hospital Receives 13th Straight ‘A’ Grade for Hospital, Patient Safety
Doylestown Health has once again been ranked highly for its attention to the safety of their patients and staff on a yearly basis. The ‘A’ grade comes from the Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that focused on patient safety. With their latest ranking, the Bucks County medical facility is the only one in the entire…
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