Healthcare
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Blackbird Health Welcomes Michael Tang as Chief Medical Officer
Blackbird Health has welcomed Dr. Michael Tang as its new Chief Medical Officer. He brings deep clinical expertise and leadership experience in integrated behavioral health. A Leader in Integrated Pediatric Mental Health Care Dr. Tang is a quadruple board-certified physician in child and adolescent psychiatry, adult psychiatry, pediatrics, and addiction medicine. Throughout his career, he…
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Wayne-Based Teleflex Pressured by Activist Investor to Consider Acquisition Offers
Irenic Capital Management is pushing Wayne-based Teleflex to evaluate potential acquisition offers and replace Dr. Stephen Klasko in his role as chairman, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The activist investor sent a letter last week to the medical device company’s board, urging it “to immediately take a more constructive and responsible approach to evaluating strategic alternatives.” …
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Lyric.ai in Newtown Square Processes Health Insurance Claims for 190M
Nine of the 10 biggest health insurers turn to a Newtown Square company to help process health insurance claims for 190 million Americans, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lyric.ai provides the technology that sustains the payments vital to U.S. healthcare. Carolyn J. Wukitch started at the company 35 years ago when it was still…
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Doylestown Hospital Listed Among Nation’s Best for Safety, Patient Experience
Penn Medicine Doylestown Health has earned a spot in the top five percent of hospitals in the country for safety and patient experience, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. According to a new Healthgrades report, 438 hospitals across 40 states earned the 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award, which puts them in the top 10 percent…
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With FDA Decision Looming, Plymouth Meeting’s Inovio Cuts Workforce to Preserve Cash
Over the past year, Plymouth Meeting-based Inovio Pharmaceuticals has reduced its workforce by 16 percent to preserve cash as it waits for the Food and Drug Administration ruling on its new drug application, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The FDA will determine by October 30 whether INO-3107, an experimental therapy from Inovio…
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Crozer Closure Added 1,000 Clients to MVP Recovery Programs
The impact that Crozer Health’s closing had on Delaware County can be clearly seen in the caseload of MVP Recovery, a behavioral health service in the county, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The same year that Crozer Health and its remaining two hospitals closed, MVP Recovery picked up 1,000 more clients, about…
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When Graduation Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom
Understanding Post-Graduation Depression — and How to Move Forward Graduation is often framed as a triumphant milestone — a doorway into independence, possibility, and adulthood. But for many young adults, the weeks and months after high school or college don’t feel exciting. They feel disorienting. If you’re a young adult who feels unmotivated, anxious, or…
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Growth Opportunity Center Launches New Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program
Southampton-based Growth Opportunity Center, a long‑trusted provider of mental health and developmental services, has a launched a new Attention & Executive Function Coaching Program for youth, teens, and adults. This program offers practical, skills‑based support for individuals who want better tools for managing focus, organization, planning, and follow‑through in their everyday lives. To ensure accessibility…
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Bucks County Leadership: Tom Peterson, CEO, Blackbird Health
Tom Peterson, CEO of Blackbird Health, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in New England, balancing athletics and academics as a competitive swimmer at Harvard, and the personal experiences that ultimately led him to pediatric mental health leadership. After building and exiting successful businesses, Peterson returned to school mid-career to earn a counseling degree…
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Genetic Testing Saved West Chester Man’s Life, Who Now Advocates for Others
A genetic test saved Dennis Massimo’s life by catching cancer early, prompting the West Chester resident to start advocating for others to do the same, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. Massimo learned of his diagnosis after researchers at the Penn Medicine BioBank in Philadelphia tested blood collected during his 2016 tonsillectomy. The sample had been stored for future research with his…
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Local Investors Complete Purchase of Closed Springfield Hospital
KQT Aikens Partners 2, a Delaware County investor group, has completed the purchase of the former Springfield Hospital for $1 million, according to KQT leader Todd Strine. The deal was secured on Tuesday. The hospital is the last of Crozer Health’s four hospitals to be sold in bankruptcy liquidation proceedings of Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.,…
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ChristianaCare’s Aston Micro-Hospital Set to Open This Summer
Construction crews are finishing up Delaware County’s first micro-hospital in Aston. The $50 million micro-hospital in Aston from ChristianaCare is set to open in June 2026 and will serve about 15,000 patients each year, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. It will be located on the first floor of the building. A health center…
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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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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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Doylestown Welcomes New Endocrinology Practice to the Area
Advocare Advanced Endocrinology opened a new office in Doylestown, bringing its services to the surrounding Bucks County communities, writes Advocare Advanced Endocrinology staff for Patch. The new medical practice specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of both metabolic and hormonal conditions. Advocare Advanced Endocrinology blends evidence-based care with modern technology, supporting patients with complex and chronic disorders. The…
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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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