Healthcare
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Peripheral Arterial Disease: Understanding Risks and Recognizing Symptoms
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the limbs. Approximately 6.5 million people aged 40 and older in the United States are affected by this condition. In individuals with PAD, the legs or arms often do not receive enough blood flow to meet the…
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Rothman Orthopaedics’ Newly-Appointed CEO Eyes Nationwide Expansion
Rothman Orthopaedics has appointed Christian Ellison as its new CEO, having officially started his role on Wednesday, October 1, writes Wendy Ruderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prior to his new role, Ellison has been serving as CEO of the Denver-based network of ophthalmology practices and surgery centers, EVP EyeCare. A veteran healthcare executive who has…
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St. Luke’s Upper Bucks County Campus Opens Expanded ER in Quakertown
St. Luke’s Hospital recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its significantly expanded ER at its Upper Bucks County campus, writes Josh Popichak for Saucon Source. The campus has grown substantially since it was first opened six years ago. In 2024, ground was broken on the project to expand the emergency department to better serve the…
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Crozer-Chester and Springfield Hospital Properties to be Auctioned
Bankruptcy auctions are coming up for Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the recent sale of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park to local private investors and the sale of Delaware County Memorial Hospital to Upper Darby School District. Bids on the properties are due Oct. 7,…
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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year lease for a 49,112-square-foot property at 1201 W. 8th Avenue, marking the first concrete move toward establishing a facility dedicated to around-the-clock behavioral health care. “This is a…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new levels at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard house teams from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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St. Mary Medical Center to Expand MRI Facility at Middletown Campus
St. Mary Medical Center, one of Bucks County’s largest health providers, is working on expanding the MRI facility at its sprawling Middletown campus, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Sept. 8, the Middletown supervisors unanimously approved land development plans for the 1,600-square-foot facility. “It’s fairly small relative to the entirety of…
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Helping Kids Thrive: Emotional Support Strategies for the School Year
Understand What’s Beneath the Behavior For many children and adults, the fall season brings a sense of renewal. Parents often feel relieved to return to daily routines after the unstructured summer months. Kids may be excited to meet new teachers and make new friends. But for some children, the school year can trigger anxiety, mood…
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North Philadelphia Gaining New Hospital Built Exclusively for Mothers and Babies
Temple Women and Families Hospital, a brand-new hospital built just for mothers and babies, is set to open in North Philadelphia next month, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The facility’s main goal is to reduce both maternal and infant mortality rates. “We need to drive those mortality rates down, particularly in communities with a…
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Parent Company of King of Prussia-Based CSL Behring to Eliminate 3,000 Jobs Globally
CSL, the Australian biotechnology company behind CSL Behring in King of Prussia, plans to cut up to 15 percent of its global workforce, or about 3,000 jobs worldwide, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cost-cutting initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes spinning off its vaccine business. It is still…
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Prospect Medical Sues Federal Agencies Claiming Bankruptcy Violation
Crozer Health’s parent company, Prospect Medical, is suing two federal health care agencies, claiming they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January. The July 11 complaint seeks at least $1.5 million for care that Medicare and Medicaid patients received at five Crozer Health ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, writes…
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After Selling Brandywine Hospital, Tower Health has First Profitable Report
Tower Health, the healthcare system in charge of some local and regional hospitals, has reported its first operating profit in seven years, and it’s all thanks to the sale of the former Brandywine Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a fiscal year that ended on June 30, Berks-based Tower Health reported a…
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Main Line Health’s Four Hospitals Score Awards for Cardiac Care
Main Line Health earned national praise for its swift, high-quality heart attack care, receiving two honors from the American Heart Association, writes Main Line Times & Suburban. Main Line Health encompasses Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, and Riddle Hospital. The health system received the 2025 Mission: Lifeline Systems of Care Regional Award…
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IBX Announces Sunshine Award Winners of Seventh Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its seventh annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of nominations submitted by patients, colleagues, family members, and community members, these three nurses go above and beyond to exemplify dedication, compassion, and excellence in their field. Their stories reflect the profound…
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Upper Darby School District Agrees to Buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Upper Darby School District has agreed to buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings for $600,000, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The district has been trying to acquire the property for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We need to expand,” said Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel…
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Doylestown Health Ranks on List of Best Hospitals in the Philly Area and the State
U.S. News & World Report recently placed Doylestown Health as the 12th best hospital in the Philadelphia region and the 24th best in Pennsylvania, writes Ed Doyle for TAPinto Doylestown. On the list, Doylestown Health was “rated high performing” in 10 conditions and procedures for adult patients. Among these conditions and procedures were heart…
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Penn Medicine Hospitals Rank as Best Hospitals in Region and State
Penn Medicine’s hospitals ranked as the best hospitals in the Philadelphia region and Pennsylvania, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS. The West Philadelphia-based health system maintained its top position for another year despite not actively participating in the rankings process. University of Pennsylvania hospitals and Penn…
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