Healthcare
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Nurse Entrepreneurs in Pennsylvania Eligible for $5,000 Award
For the second year in a row, Guardian Nurses Healthcare Advocates has partnered with The Nightingale Awards of Pennsylvania to recognize an entrepreneurial nurse in Pennsylvania with the 2024 Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award. Guardian Nurses is again sponsoring the $5,000 prize to be given to the winner. To be considered for the Guardian Nurses Entrepreneurial Award, applicants must…
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West Chester Doctor Working to Determine Why Black Women Have Higher Cancer Death Rates
A West Chester doctor is working with the American Cancer Society on a historic new study to determine why Black women have high cancer death rates, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. “Very few African American women have been included in the research that underpins a lot of the treatment, the medicines,” said Anthonise…
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ETHOS Treatment’s Cait Kish Honored with Caron Foundation Unsung Hero Award
Cait Kish of ETHOS Treatment LLC received the Unsung Hero Award from the Caron Foundation during the 22nd Annual Greater Philadelphia Community Awards Breakfast. The event is dedicated to recognizing individuals who have made significant, selfless contributions to raising awareness, promoting prevention, and delivering treatment as an alternative to the pain of addiction to alcohol…
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Fox Chase Cancer Center Receives $10.8M Donation From Late Philanthropist, Cancer Research Champion
Fox Chase Cancer Center was recently gifted with $10.8 million, which will be used to support pancreatic cancer services and research, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Specifically, the $10.8 million will support The Marvin and Concetta Greenberg Pancreatic Cancer Institute at Fox Chase, which was established in 2017. The donation comes from the…
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Men Can Get Postpartum Depression (PPD), Too
Having a baby changes everything. From the amount of sleep you get to how much “me time” you have, to how long it takes to get out the door, your life will never be the same after welcoming your little one into the world. While becoming a parent is rewarding, some changes can be challenging,…
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Probiotics and Prebiotics: What Are They and Should You Be Taking Them?
In the realm of health and wellness, the terms “probiotics” and “prebiotics” have been gaining significant attention. With products like kombucha growing in popularity in recent years, chances are you’ve stumbled across probiotics. You might have even seen them advertised on yogurt containers, dietary supplements, or skincare products. But what exactly are probiotics and prebiotics, and should you be…
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Area Patients Rank Riddle Hospital in Media as Loudest in the Region
It’s not a designation you particularly want, but a patient survey has named Main Line Health’s Riddle Hospital in Media as the loudest hospital in the region at night, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. More than a quarter of Riddle patients in the survey rated the area around their room at night as…
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Paoli Teen Fights Against Rare Genetic Condition and Insurance’s Influence on Its Treatment
For thirteen-year-old Juliet Zangrilli, of Paoli, everything changed in February when she was diagnosed with primary hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, writes Nicole Leonard for the WHYY. This rare genetic condition causes white blood cells to damage healthy blood cells and organs. In most cases, it is fatal if left untreated. Juliet’s symptoms appeared late and did not…
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Lehigh Valley Health Network Unveils New Micro-hospital in Gilbertsville to Public
Lehigh Valley Health Network recently unveiled its new micro-hospital in Gilbertsville to the public, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $40 million hospital is currently awaiting the imminent final approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to open its doors. The health system chose Gilbertsville for its second neighborhood hospital because it…
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Deciphering the Difference Between Behavioral Disorders and a Lack of Discipline
While parenting can be a beautiful journey full of joyful moments that many cherish, it may not always be perfect. This lifelong commitment can also come with uncertainties and challenges that teach parents many lessons along the way. One such challenge is understanding and properly addressing your children when they aren’t on their best behavior.…
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Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital Recognized for Excellence with ACC HeartCARE Center Designation
Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital (CCH) was awarded the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for 2024 by the American College of Cardiology (ACC). The ACC recognized CCH for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture, and cardiovascular care. Hospitals receiving the HeartCARE Center designation from the ACC have demonstrated their commitment to consistent, high-quality…
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Who (If Anyone) Should Be Taking Ice Baths?
Ice baths have gained popularity among athletes and fitness enthusiasts in recent years as a way to aid in post-exercise recovery and enhance overall fitness performance. From social media to TV shows featuring celebrities interviewing each other while in ice baths to viral vlogs showcasing everyday people participating in daily ice plunges, ice baths have become…
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Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston Made Her Mark in Male-Dominated Industry in 1800s
Chester County’s Dr. Ann Preston, the former dean of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania, led the way for female medical students in a male-dominated industry in the 1800s, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. While they were walking towards a lab at Pennsylvania Hospital, Preston and her female students received constant abuse…
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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 for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The move will place these hospitals under the ownership of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, which already manages 14 hospitals nationwide, including Suburban Community Hospital…
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The Hidden Dangers of Secondhand Smoke: Protecting Yourself and Others
Imagine you’re taking a walk downtown on a sunny spring day. Suddenly, you notice a faint smell in the air — the unpleasant scent of cigarette smoke. Even if you’re not the one smoking, you’re still breathing in secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke happens when others who are burning tobacco products — like cigarettes, cigars, hookahs,…
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Rothman Orthopaedic Institute’s Dr. Michael Ciccotti Honored For 30 Years of Service as Phillies Team Physician
The Philadelphia Phillies recently honored and recognized its long-time team physician, Dr. Michael Ciccotti, who is retiring from the team after 30 years. He is also the director of sports medicine at Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. For 25 of his years with the team, Ciccotti served as the head team physician and medical doctor. “I have…
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Crozer Health in Delaware County Is For Sale, But Is Anyone Buying?
It’s been more than three months since the Crozer Health system went up for sale as part of a Common Pleas court-sanctioned deal between the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Prospect Medical Holdings, the owner of Crozer Health. Neither Crozer nor state officials can say if any prospective buyers have come forward, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Local TowerDIRECT Ambulances are First in PA to Have Supplies for Blood Transfusions
TowerDIRECT ambulances, Tower Health’s nonprofit company, are the first in Pennsylvania to carry blood and supplies to be able to administer life-saving blood transfusions to patients en route to hospitals, writes Dave Mekeel for The Daily Local News. 50 TowerDIRECT paramedics are now trained in the Phoenixville and Reading areas where Tower Health still has…
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