Healthcare
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VIDEO: Chester County Health Director Discusses State of COVID-19 in Chester County During Recent NoonZOOM
Breakthrough cases of COVID-19 do not mean that vaccinations aren’t working. That was one of several messages that Jeanne Franklin, Director of the Chester County Health Department, shared with the more than 150 people who attended a recent NoonZOOM on the state of the coronavirus in Chester County. Hosted by VISTA Today, NoonZOOMs are a…
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‘Driving on Turnpike with a Kidney in the Car at Three in the Morning’: Devon Man Retires from Career Saving Lives
Devon resident Howard Nathan is stepping down as president and CEO of the Gift of Life Donor Program. He exits his career after nearly four decades of connecting organ donors with patients in need. Emily Bobrow profiled his life-saving profession in The Wall Street Journal. The Gift of Life Donor Program is the nation’s largest…
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State’s Injection of Funds into Chester County Hospital Designed to Ease the Sting of Recent Closures
To ease the increased caseload resulting from the situations with Jennersville and Brandywine hospitals, Harrisburg is providing $2.1 million in state funds for expanded services at Chester County Hospital. The capital is designed to expand the hospital’s emergency department and boost inpatient health services. Susan Phillips covered the relief for WHYY. The funding, which will…
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Siemens Healthineers, with Operations in Malvern, Enters Distribution Deal for Breast Exam Tech with No Radiation
Siemens Healthineers, the global healthcare technology company with operations in Malvern, has entered into a definitive distribution agreement with UE LifeSciences for the Philadelphia-based company’s flagship product, iBreastExam, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Under the partnership, Germany-based Siemens will add iBreastExam to its…
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Knowledge Is Power: Chester County Hospital Uses Education to Promote Diabetes Management
Primary care providers, healthcare specialists, mental health professionals, friends, family — there are a lot of people who play at least a small role in managing your health. But the most essential influence on your overall well-being is you. Every day, you’re in charge of making critical decisions about your health, including what to eat,…
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Chester County EMS Council Assesses New Normal for Emergency Care After Hospital Closings
Following Jennersville Hospital’s closure and in anticipation of Brandywine Hospital’s exit, the Chester County EMS Council published a whitepaper on the status of local emergency medical care. More, it offers several mitigation suggestions to keep residents safe, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We just really want to make sure we can get as many people…
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Cosmetic Surgeon Lifts West Chester Professional’s Spirits, Among Other Things
When a 56-year-old marketing manager from West Chester realized her reflection in the mirror was starting to look saggy, she decided to make an appointment with Wayne’s Aesthetic Facial Plastic Surgical Center to consider her options. Debra Wallace profiled the resulting perk-up for Main Line Today. “I know we age, but I felt what I…
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Due to High Volumes, Chester County Hospital and Its Emergency Department Unable to Accommodate COVID-19 Testing for Mild Symptoms
Due to high volumes, Chester County Hospital and its Emergency Department are not able to accommodate COVID-19 testing for mild symptoms. COVID-19 is so prevalent in our community that if you have mild symptoms that can be managed on your own, and you are able to quarantine at home, it is not always necessary for…
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With One Nearby Hospital Closed and Another to Follow, Chester County Hospital Stays Ahead of Increased Demand
Chester County Hospital has been working hard to stay ahead of the increased demand created by three recent developments: the surge in COVID-19 cases, the closure of Jennersville Hospital, and the impending closure of Brandywine Hospital. Fran Maye covered its preparedness for the Daily Local News. “While COVID-19 positive rates are increasing across the region,…
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Wolf Administration’s Omicron Strategy Boils Down to a Vaccines-Versus-Shutdowns Decision
Gov. Tom Wolf once again reiterated that his administration’s strategy to fight the spread of the omicron variant of COVID-19 is the vaccine and not shutdowns, according to a staff report from WHYY. “The vaccine is our strategy, and people need to get the vaccine,” said Wolf. Wolf spoke during a regularly scheduled appearance on…
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Wall Street Journal Highlights Downingtown Family’s Contingency Plan if Schools Return to Remote Learning
A Downingtown family has developed a contingency plan to deal with Omicron-related disruptions to its elementary school schedule. Betsy Morris and Jennifer Calfas, for The Wall Street Journal, described this parental approach to sidestepping rampant scholastic stress. Lauren Lang has been considering her options in case her 10-year-old and 7-year-old get sent home after a…
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New Cannabis Dispensary Opens in West Chester to ‘Better Serve Its Expanding Patient Base’
Verano Holdings, a multistate cannabis company, has expanded its Pennsylvania footprint with the opening of a Zen Leaf dispensary at 300 Oakland Road in West Chester. The dispensary is part of the state’s Chapter 20 Clinical Registrant Program. As such, it will collaborate with the Drexel University Medical Cannabis Research Center to conduct ongoing research…
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Chester County Experiencing an Unprecedented Number of COVID-19 Cases
Chester County has recorded an unprecedented rise in new COVID-19 cases, the highest since the start of the pandemic nearly two years ago, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. The number of positive cases last week was nearly triple the number from four weeks ago, as Omicron continues to rage through the region.…
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Chester County-Raised Orthodontist Returns Home to Open Office in Hankin Group’s Weatherstone Town Center
Emily Funk Orthodontics has officially opened its doors in Hankin Group’s Weatherstone Town Center in Chester Springs. Emily Funk Orthodontics offers a wide variety of orthodontic services, including Invisalign, metal and ceramic braces, retainers, expanders, and more. The office is located at 240 Windgate Drive, Suite A6, and is welcoming patients Monday through Friday, from…
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Maternity Ward at Delaware County Memorial Hospital to Close
The maternity unit and neonatal intensive care units at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill are closing for good on Friday, Jan. 21, reports Siafa Lews for CBS Philly. The shutdown will mean patients will have to travel 12 miles to Crozer-Chester Medical Center for maternity care — a 30-minute car ride and a…
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WHYY: Loss of Jennersville Hospital Has Residents — Especially Seniors — Concerned About ER Access
The loss of Jennersville Hospital has caused a lot of anxiety for many southern Chester County residents. The distance to an accessible emergency room is a particular concern, especially for area seniors. Alan Yu and Kenny Cooper covered the worry for WHYY. For senior citizens living at Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford, access to immediate…
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Loss of Jennersville, Brandywine Hospitals Boils Down to a ‘Life-or-Death Situation’
Community leaders are voicing concern over the impending closure of Brandywine and Jennersville hospitals. A 6ABC report chronicles their worry about the access of healthcare for residents. Stephen Black, mayor of West Grove, called the closing of Jennersville Hospital tragic. “They have about 15,000 people that go to the ER over there,” he said. “Where…
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U.S. News & World Report Names Chester County Hospital One of Nation’s Best for Maternity Care
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Chester County Hospital for its high level of maternity care. The hospital earned the highest available rating of “high performing” in U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list of the 237 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. “It is gratifying to see our team’s hard work, quality care, and…
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