• AI Is Changing The Way We Treat Cancer: From Diagnosing Disease to Personalized Treatment Plans

    AI Is Changing The Way We Treat Cancer: From Diagnosing Disease to Personalized Treatment Plans

    All across Chester County Hospital, there are examples of how state-of-the-art technology is redefining medicine. In particular, we’re highlighting two potentially groundbreaking innovations: the Ethos Therapy System and the Ion Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscope. The artificial intelligence-driven Ethos Therapy System is enabling our radiation oncologists to personalize treatment plans to an unprecedented degree, in real time. Meanwhile,…

  • Chester County Unveils Initiative for Mental Health Support and Housing Solutions

    Chester County Unveils Initiative for Mental Health Support and Housing Solutions

    Chester County recently unveiled its Human Needs Network, aimed at combating a mental health pandemic, housing crisis, food insecurity, and more, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY.  With this new initiative, Pennsylvania’s wealthiest county is placing counselors on the line as well as specialists on the streets to be able to reach people where they…

  • Joint Commission Recognizes ROW Psychiatric Services

    Joint Commission Recognizes ROW Psychiatric Services

    ROW Psychiatric Services achieved a three-year Accreditation by The Joint Commission on Behavioral Care Organizations for July 24, 2024 through July 2027. This accreditation means that ROW has demonstrated compliance with applicable Joint Commission standards in all performance areas. The Joint Commission is widely known for its leadership role in evaluating and accrediting thousands of…

  • September Events at Chester County Hospital: Virtual Workshops on Baby Safety, Childbirth, and More

    September Events at Chester County Hospital: Virtual Workshops on Baby Safety, Childbirth, and More

    Chester County Hospital is launching into the fall season with a full roster of online, educational workshops, ranging from childbirth to atrial fibrillation to recovery and beyond. Take a look at the Hospital’s September event details below and make sure to register to hold your spot. Sept. 18: Baby Safety Basics September is Baby Safety…

  • Changing Healthcare Putting an End to Independent Practices

    Changing Healthcare Putting an End to Independent Practices

    Drexel Hill dermatologist Anthony V. Benedetto who ran an independent practice for more than 40 years has now joined a bigger practice, a sign of the times, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Benedetto sold his practice, Dermatologic SurgiCenter, and works these days for Dermatology Partners, a growing Berks County practice. The new group…

  • Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion

    Penn Medicine Signs Merger Agreement with Doylestown Health in Major Expansion

    The University of Pennsylvania Health System and Doylestown Health have officially signed a definitive merger agreement, bringing the Bucks County health system under the Penn Medicine umbrella, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   This merger, initially outlined in January, is pending federal and state regulatory approvals.  Doylestown Health, which includes the 247-bed…

  • ETHOS Treatment Launches ETHOS Institute, a Continuing Education Program for Behavioral Health Professionals

    ETHOS Treatment Launches ETHOS Institute, a Continuing Education Program for Behavioral Health Professionals

    ETHOS Treatment LLC, a leading provider of care for individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders and mental health issues, has launched ETHOS Institute, a continuing education program designed for behavioral health professionals. Introduced in May 2024, ETHOS Institute aims to enrich the knowledge and skills of professionals in the field through quarterly webinars…

  • Crozer Health Ending All Operating Room Services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park

    Crozer Health Ending All Operating Room Services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park

    Crozer Health, the  financially distressed four-hospital system in Delaware County, is planning to end all operating room services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park by next month, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito said that the move comes after the health system recorded a reduction “in the complement of general…

  • Deal Struck With CHA Partners to Acquire Crozer Health as a Nonprofit

    Deal Struck With CHA Partners to Acquire Crozer Health as a Nonprofit

    Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. and CHA Partners LLC have announced a preliminary deal Aug. 5 to sell Crozer Health to CHA, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The purchase would return Crozer Health to nonprofit status. “We believe this is a positive step for our physicians, employees and the communities we serve, and will…

  • From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres

    From Second-Guessing to Trusting Her Instincts, Immaculata Nursing Grad Perseveres

    When Julia Darlak, who had long been interested in the nursing field, shadowed nurses as a high school student, she was surprised to meet so many who had earned their collegiate nursing education, whether it was a bachelor’s degree in nursing or graduate study, from Immaculata University. “I was inspired by their devotion to their patients’ holistic…

  • ‘Nurses Are the Heart and Soul of Healthcare’: IBX Honors Trio of Nurses Through Its Celebrate Caring Campaign

    ‘Nurses Are the Heart and Soul of Healthcare’: IBX Honors Trio of Nurses Through Its Celebrate Caring Campaign

    Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of heartfelt 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…

  • Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania

    Bucks County–Based Nonprofit Acquires Last Community Health Systems Hospitals in Pennsylvania

    Bucks County-based nonprofit WoodBridge Healthcare Inc., led by healthcare veteran Joshua Nemzoff, has agreed to purchase the last three Pennsylvania hospitals from Community Health Systems Inc., writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.   The $120 million deal encompasses Wilkes-Barre General Hospital and two Scranton facilities: Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital. The…

  • Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System

    Doylestown Health Advances Toward Merger with Penn Health System

    Doylestown Health is moving closer to finalizing its merger with the University of Pennsylvania Health System, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   The merger is expected to reach a definitive agreement within weeks, as announced by the leaders of both organizations.  Since signing a letter of intent in January, Doylestown Health and…

  • Applications Now Open for West Chester Christmas Parade, Title Sponsored by Chester County Hospital

    Applications Now Open for West Chester Christmas Parade, Title Sponsored by Chester County Hospital

    Applications for participants and sponsors earlier are now open for 2024 West Chester Christmas Parade, which will be held Friday, Dec. 6 with 6abc’s Adam Joseph and WMMR’s Kathy Romano returning as emcees. Voted “Best Local Parade” and “Best Family-Friendly Event” by readers of Main Line Today, the West Chester Christmas Parade title sponsored by Chester County Hospital attracts approximately…

  • CPR: Does Your Child Know What To Do in a Medical Emergency?

    CPR: Does Your Child Know What To Do in a Medical Emergency?

    In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to overlook teaching your children essential life-saving skills. While you prioritize their education and extracurricular activities, it’s crucial not to neglect preparing them for emergencies. One vital aspect of this preparation is ensuring they know what to do in a medical crisis. As parents, it’s…

  • Chester County Hospital To Provide Free, Hands-Only CPR and AED Training

    Chester County Hospital To Provide Free, Hands-Only CPR and AED Training

    Chester County Hospital recently partnered with Penn Medicine’s Center for Resuscitation Science Mobile CPR Project to boost the confidence of Coatesville area residents in administering CPR. To help reduce their hesitation in life-saving situations, two training sessions were conducted at Gateway Church in Parkesburg. Participants learned how to recognize a cardiac arrest, perform bystander CPR,…

  • Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Achieves Third Magnet Recognition

    Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Achieves Third Magnet Recognition

    Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) attained Magnet recognition for the third consecutive time, which is a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program® distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential is the highest national honor for professional nursing…

  • Medtech Company HandsFree Health Merges with California-Based Sibly

    Medtech Company HandsFree Health Merges with California-Based Sibly

    HandsFree Health, which markets voice-enabled smart devices for healthcare, has merged with California-based Sibly, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. HandsFree Health was originally based in Wayne but is now functioning as a virtual company. Following the merger, the company will operate as Quarvis Health. Sibly is based in San Mateo. The company…