Healthcare
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The Number of Vaccinated Bucks Countians is Rising, But So, Too, Is the Number of Infections
Over the past two weeks, the number of COVID-19 vaccines delivered in Bucks County has risen, with 11,000 shots last week, an increase of more than a third over prior weeks. But positive test results are also still climbing, reports Doug Gross of the Warminster Patch. There were 1,349 new coronavirus infections reported in Bucks County from March…
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Regional Medical Center Earns Spot on Newsweek’s Best-of List both Locally and Nationally
Doylestown Hospital has been ranked eighth in Pennsylvania and 142nd in the U.S. as part of Newsweek’s 2021 list of World’s Best Hospitals. “Doylestown Health is dedicated to continuous improvement in quality care and patient safety,” said President and CEO Jim Brexler. “Achieving regional and national rankings is not our goal, but we humbly accept this prestigious recognition of our amazing health…
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¿Cómo obtengo una vacuna? St. Luke University Health System Offers COVID Vaccine Information in Spanish
Shot-Line, St. Luke’s over-the-phone vaccination scheduling system, is now in Spanish — facilitating and expediting outreach to Spanish speakers who have yet to register for a COVID vaccine appointment. The health system is providing vaccines to Bucks County residents via its Quakertown campus. This unique outbound-dialing system, developed by and exclusively for St. Luke’s, enables those whose preferred…
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Effort to Stem the Tide of COVID-19 Gets a Major Shot in the Arm from Doylestown Hospital
Based on the principles of supply and demand, Bucks County residents seeking a COVID-19 vaccine may have a little easier time of it, given the addition of 10,000 available appointment slots provided by Doylestown Hospital, reports CBSPhilly. But like anything else in short supply, residents will need to hop on this opportunity quickly. They’re likely to…
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42,000 Doses a Week of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Coming to Bucks County
The state plans to set up a southeastern Pennsylvania regional vaccine center at which 42,000 doses a week of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will be given out to residents in Bucks and Montgomery counties, according to a Delaware County press release. Another regional center is planned for Chester and Delaware counties. The Johnson…
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Here’s How Many Bucks County Residents Are Receiving Their COVID-19 Vaccines
Supply and demand issues may persist, but at least geographically, it may be a little more convenient to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Bucks County, writes Doug Gross for the Yardley Patch. Neshaminy Mall’s vaccine operation is now up and running. The operations at the three Bucks County Community College campuses (Bristol, East Rockhill and Newtown Township) are shooting rapid-fire. And the ones at the…
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With Pediatricians Receiving Curiously Large Shipments of Vaccine, Area Doctor Turns Frustration into Action
Frustrated with the state’s rollout method for the COVID-19 vaccine, Chester County physician Christine Meyer started a Facebook group to help people who are seeking vaccination secure their appointments, writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meyer has been working on getting doses for her practice and its 20,000 patients, at least 5,000 of whom…
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NYT: Cases Continue to Remain About the Same, Keeping the Risk Level for COVID-19 Very High
The number of cases has remained about the same over the last two weeks, keeping Bucks County at a very high-risk level for the coronavirus, according to The New York Times. However, the numbers of hospitalized patients and COVID-19-related deaths have fallen once again compared to two weeks ago. The test positivity rate remains high, suggesting that the number of cases…
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Bucks County Residents Get COVID Clarity from Direct Questioning of Officials
In response to confusion regarding the who-where-when of COVID-19, a group of Bucks County residents took their issues directly to county leaders, writes Peter Blanchard of the Patch. Answering questions phoned in from residents were: Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie County Health Director David Damsker County Interim Director of Emergency Services Audrey Kelly Expressions of confusion and exasperation were common,…
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One of Lower Bucks Hospital’s “Hidden Heroes” Receives High-Profile Recognition
COVID-19 has ramped up the requirements for cleanliness throughout the healthcare industry. But despite the higher standards, Ike Irby at Lower Bucks Hospital has gotten the job done. His diligent efforts earned him personal thanks from U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, writes Peg Quann in the Bucks County Courier Times. Irby, whose tenure goes back 21 years, is part of the behind-the-scenes crew that ensures…
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Family Members Personally Thank St. Mary Medical Center Doctor Who Saved Them from COVID Tragedy
A St. Mary’s Medical Center physician who refused to give up on his patient received an emotional thank-you when the family returned in person to express their gratitude, reports Alicia Vetarelli of 6ABC. Gene Drak’s wife, a nurse, contracted COVID-19 in December. She inadvertently spread it to him. He spent 22 days at St. Mary’s with a team of 20 healthcare…
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Cases Remain About the Same, Keeping the Risk Level for COVID-19 in Bucks County Very High
The number of cases has remained about the same over the last two weeks, keeping Bucks County at a very-high risk level for the coronavirus, according to The New York Times. However, the numbers of hospitalized patients and COVID-19-related deaths have fallen compared to two weeks ago. The test positivity rate remains elevated, suggesting that the number of cases may…
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Yardley Son Vows to Get a Vaccine to His 92-Year-Old Homebound Dad
Yardley Son Vows to Get a Vaccine to His 92-Year-Old Homebound Dad Frank Cartelli of Yardley has taken every COVID precaution possible to protect his 92-year-old dad, but he’s struggling mightily to schedule an in-home vaccination for him, reported Tracy Davidson of NCB10. The Cartellis have overhauled their way of life to keep the coronavirus at bay: They never go out. All their shopping is done virtually,…
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J&J CEO Thanks Bucks Colleagues and Neighbors for Long-Haul Commitment to COVID-19 Vaccine
Following a thumbs up from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, company CEO — and Doylestown resident — Alex Gorsky thanked the general Bucks County community, writes Marion Callahan of the Bucks County Courier Times. Gorsky praised Bucks- and Montgomery-County front-line workers caring for patients. He recognized the area’s teachers whose return to classrooms, enabled his scientists and researchers to dig in diligently in onsite vaccine development. “This…
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Bucks County – Along with Delco, Montco and Chesco – Takes State to Task over COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
County commissioners, county council members, and state legislators representing Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties met for an hour on Sunday with Pennsylvania Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam and other Wolf Administration officials regarding the state’s allocation of COVID-19 vaccine to the aforementioned four counties. The meeting, long sought by elected officials, was arranged…
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Holy Redeemer Health System Gets New Name
Holy Redeemer Health System, now known as Redeemer Health, has announced a rebrand, including an updated name and new logo. “This rebrand is part of broader strategic initiatives to grow and expand the system to meet the changing needs of the communities we serve in Pennsylvania and New Jersey,” said Mike Laign, President and CEO of…
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New York Times: Bucks County Cases Continue to Dip, But Risk Level for COVID-19 Remains Very High
While the number of cases continued to go down over the last two weeks it still remains very high, maintaining Bucks County at a very high risk level for the coronavirus, according to The New York Times. The numbers of hospitalized patients and COVID-19-related deaths have fallen compared to two weeks ago, but the test…
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Sellersville-based Grand View Health Plans to Add Patient Pavilion, Convert to Exclusively Private Rooms
Grand View Health is planning to add a patient pavilion to its Sellersville campus that will allow the nonprofit to convert to 100 percent private rooms, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $184 million six-story, 190,000-square-foot building is expected to open in July 2023. Its decision to tap the bond market to pay…
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