Lower Bucks Hospital
Lower Bucks Hospital is a not-for-profit acute care hospital serving Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It is affiliated with Prime Healthcare and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. It is recognized for its expertise in cardiology, emergency medicine, behavioral health, orthopedics, and general surgery.
Address: 501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 785-9200
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Medicaid Cuts Could Hit Home: Lower Bucks Hospital Named ‘At Risk’ in National Report
A new national report has put Lower Bucks Hospital on a short and sobering list: one of just 12 Pennsylvania hospitals flagged as financially at…
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Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease: A Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common yet often overlooked cardiovascular condition that affects millions worldwide. Characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to…
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Major Expansion at Lower Bucks Hospital Doubles ICU Capacity
Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol has doubled its Intensive Care Unit capacity after the recent completion of a major expansion, writes Dino Ciliberti for the…
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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…
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East Norriton’s Suburban Community Hospital Shifts Focus to Behavioral Health
Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton is undergoing a major transition, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Beginning July 1, the facility will become…
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Empower Your Heart: Prevention and Recovery Strategies for a Healthier Tomorrow
The heart muscle requires a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients to function effectively. A heart attack typically occurs when blood flow to the heart…
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Prime Healthcare to Convert Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol to Nonprofit
Prime Healthcare announced plans to convert Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol Township and Philadelphia’s Roxborough Memorial Hospital to nonprofit status by this summer, writes John George…
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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…
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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…
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Bucks County Responds to Blood Donation Need: Find Local Red Cross Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is urging individuals to give the gift of life this holiday season and hosts many blood donation locations in Bucks County,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Jim Cawley, President, Rosemont College and 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania
Jim Cawley, President of Rosemont College, spoke to VISTA Today about his idyllic childhood growing up in Levittown, his involvement in a diverse range of…
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Lower Bucks Hospital Recognizes Staff for ‘Heroism and Resilience’ During COVID-19
Lower Bucks Hospital recently commemorated the two-year anniversary of its first confirmed coronavirus case. It marked the somber remembrance by honoring its healthcare workers who…
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Bucks County Leadership: Dr. Vail Garvin, President & CEO of Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Vail Garvin, President & Chief Executive Officer at Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Levittown, overcoming polio…
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COVID-19 Hit More than Just Local Patients and Families; Hospital Finances Ailed, Too
COVID-19’s influence on hospital finances across the state is evident in light of analyses by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council (PCH4). Operating margins across the Commonwealth decreased by 1.89 basis points. …
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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.…
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