Healthcare
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Face Significant Challenges
The burden of Alzheimer’s and other dementias weighs heavily on family caregivers in Pennsylvania and across the country, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Last year, 465,000 dementia family caregivers in Pennsylvania provided 822 million hours of unpaid care valued at $13 billion. Dementia caregivers in the Commonwealth also…
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Temple Health Appoints Next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital
Temple Health has announced that Richard Newell will step in as the next CEO of Chestnut Hill Hospital, effective April 8, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Newell is currently president and CEO of Phoenixville Hospital and Pottstown Hospital, both of which are owned and operated by Tower Health. He has led Pottstown…
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Norristown-based Gaudenzia, a Leading Substance Use Disorder Treatment Provider, Names First Woman CEO
Deja Gilbert, PhD, has been named the new president and chief executive officer of Norristown-based Gaudenzia, making her the first woman to hold that role in the organization’s 55-year history. Gilbert is a change leader and veteran executive in the treatment of substance use disorder. She will run one of the largest nonprofit providers of…
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Should You Give the Latest Social Media Diet Trends a Go?
From dating horror stories to videos of washing horses’ hooves to tutorials on the best way to make homemade slime, there’s almost nothing you can’t find on social media — and diet advice and weight-loss tips are no exceptions. Social media channels abound with diet advice and promote trends that promise miracle weight loss. Unfortunately, this…
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Healthy or Harmful? Chester County Hospital Shares Tips To Assess Your Teen’s Relationship With Food
As a parent, knowing what your teen is thinking would be a dream. When you ask questions about how school is going, how they’re getting along with their friends, or what they want for their birthday, you may often be left craving more insight into what makes your teen tick. Much to their dismay, parents…
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Main Line Health Joins Regional Child Gun Safety Campaign
Firearms remain the leading cause of injury and death for children. An average of 13 children die from guns every day. With that in mind, Main Line Health is joining the nation’s largest regional collaboration of health systems to kick off a year-long public service campaign on child gun safety, encouraging a community approach to…
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Exton Doctor Working to Offer Improved Healthcare at Lower Cost
Dr. Christine Meyer, a primary care doctor in Exton, is always looking or ways to provide better care for her patients, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, she and her team have increased the time they spend with patients to around 20 minutes from the previous 15. “It feels so good to be…
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Nemours Children’s Health Expands with Newest Location in Malvern
Nemours Children’s Health continued to expand its footprint in the Philadelphia suburbs with a new pediatric specialty care center in Malvern, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 43,000-square-foot specialty care and ambulatory surgical center will offer specialty, diagnostic, and surgical care. “The opening of this center signifies Nemours Children’s commitment to providing…
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Local Parents of a NICU Baby were Able to See Live Footage of Their Son with Angel Eye Camera
Finn McConnell was born prematurely at 27 weeks and 6 days at Paoli Hospital and spent the first 99 days of his life in the NICU, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. Finn’s parents were able to make use of the ‘Angel Eye’ camera, which made all the difference during their son’s NICU stay. The camera…
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The Greystone Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital To Host Wine & Dine with Coach Dick Vermeil
The Greystone Auxiliary to Chester County Hospital welcomes you to attend a Wine & Dine event with Super Bowl Winner and NFL Hall of Famer Coach Dick Vermeil. The event will take place on Saturday, Mar. 23, from 6-10 PM at the Radley Run Country Club (1100 Country Club Road, West Chester) Purchase tickets to…
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Crozer Health Plans Micro-Hospital on Springfield Hospital Campus
Crozer Health plans to turn the closed Springfield Hospital emergency department and medical center into a micro-hospital, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The hospital on Sproul Road is licensed for 38 beds, but for the last two years, it has been used only for outpatient care. The plan calls for a 10-bed inpatient…
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Mike Flanagan Named SVP of Business Development at ETHOS Treatment to Support Ongoing Rapid Growth
ETHOS Treatment LLC — which has experienced rapid expansion in the past few years, having grown to seven locations, telehealth services, and more than 40 counselors — has named Mike Flanagan Senior Vice President of Business Development. Flanagan will continue to drive ETHOS’s growth as the company executes plans to expand into new markets throughout…
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Chester County Student Discovers Classmate’s Heart Murmur During a School Lesson
Avon Grove Charter School student, Wyatt Nelson, discovered his classmate had a heart murmur during a biomedical science lesson, reports staff for NBC10 Philadelphia. The teacher, Marielle Veilleux, said, “In the class, they assume roles of different medical and biology professionals.” During a lesson on heart health, the students were given a hands-on approach, using…
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King of Prussia’s Universal Health Services Ranked as One of the World’s Most Admired Companies
Universal Health Services, Inc., headquartered in King of Prussia, is one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies in 2024”, according to Fortune. The large provider of hospital and healthcare services is being recognized for its commitment to patient-centered quality care and investment value. “This is the 14th year that UHS has been named to the…
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Tower Health Is Closing Two Urgent Care Locations, Including One in Oaks
Tower Health is undergoing some strategic consolidation of its urgent care locations to streamline the health system’s operations, writes WFMZ 69 News staff. The closures including locations in Hamburg in Berks County and Oaks in Montgomery County were made effective on February 25. To compensate, the North Coventry, Chester County, and Exeter Township locations are…
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Chester County Mothers Join Forces to Fight Racial Bias Hurting Black Mothers, Their Babies
Several groups and advocates gathered at Lincoln University to work on finding ways to fight racial bias that is hurting Black birthing mothers and their babies, writes Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. Talonda Rogers, a Black mother and founder of nonprofit The 4th Trimester MAHMEE (Maternal Advocates Helping Magnify Education and Empowerment), recalled the…
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Can Owning a Pet Decrease Risk for Heart Disease?
To the world, they’re “man’s best friend.” To you, they’re your fur baby who loves to make an on-screen appearance in the middle of an important video conference meeting. No matter how they’re labeled, it’s undeniable that pets become a part of the family and bring joy and unconditional love to your life. But can…
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Wilmington University Student Prepares Move to Educator Position at ChristianaCare Gene Editing Institute
Sarah LaTorre, a 24-year-old Wilmington University student, is preparing to move directly into a full-time educator position at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute after graduation in May with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, writes Maddy Lauria for the Delaware Business Times. LaTorre is currently interning at the institute where a diverse group of scientific and…
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