Healthcare
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June 1 Update on COVID-19: Chester County Leads the Way in Share of Residents At Least Partially Vaccinated
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Chester County Hospital’s Event Calendar Packed with Virtual Health, Wellness Offerings
Chester County Hospital continues to offer many of its popular classes and programs as virtual events that you can take part in remotely and online through your computer or web-enabled device. Registration is required for all events. After you register, you will be contacted by e-mail with instructions for accessing and participating in the event…
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West Chester-Based Dentists Say the Grit-Your-Teeth Stress of 2021 Is Causing Yet Another Pandemic
While everybody is focused on COVID-19, there is another pandemic currently unfolding. It’s called bruxism, a habitual jaw-clenching, teeth-grinding malady, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Many people handle stress by grinding their teeth. Bruxism can happen when we are awake, but it can be significantly more damaging while we sleep. While it is…
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May 28 Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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May 27 Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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May 26 Morning Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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May 25 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: State Sees Third Day in a Row with Fewer Than 1,000 New Cases
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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May 25 Morning Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Check Out Where Pennsylvania Ranks Among States with the Best Responses to COVID-19
Now that the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has started its downward arc, analyses are beginning to emerge about state-by-state responses. SYKES, a business process outsourcing company, has rated Pennsylvania’s actions as one of the top five in the nation. To determine the most effective mitigation strategies, SYKES looked at eight key metrics: Average COVID-19…
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May 24 Afternoon Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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May 24 Morning Update on COVID-19: Chesco Ranks No. 1 in State in Percent of Residents with at Least First Dose
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Oxford Girl Born Without Rib Cage Continues to Defy Odds, May Be Going Home Soon
After being born two months early and without a rib cage, London Kelly, who is nearing her first birthday, may soon be able to leave the hospital. Her mom, Kristy Thompson, will be relieved of not only worry but also the difficult logistics surrounding her care, writes Kelly Rule for FOX29. Thompson is a single…
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Two Chester County Hospitals Earn an ‘A’ for Adherence to Best Practices in Healthcare
The Leapfrog Group’s hospital safety grades, an employee-driven hospital rating system, has awarded top marks to two Chester County hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit founded two decades ago by major national employers. It collects data to ensure better value for the $700-plus billion that employees spend…
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May 21 Afternoon Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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May 21 Morning Update on COVID-19
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Pennsylvania Further Eases COVID-19 Restrictions Two Weeks Before Full Lift
Pennsylvania further relaxed state COVID-19 restrictions this week. In another 14 days, most coronavirus-related mitigation measures (except for masking) will also go, write Erin McCarthy and Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Keystone State has increased the capacity for indoor events to 50 percent from 25 percent, and the capacity for outdoor events to…
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May 20 Afternoon Update on COVID-19: Seven-Day Average of New Cases Down 30 Percent from Week Ago
Editor’s Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health’s daily report for confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Chester County and Delaware County have not accurately reflected the actual number of cases in both counties. This is usually because of Delaware County cases that are incorrectly assigned to Chester County, which the Chester County Health Department corrects prior…
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Volunteers, Community Leaders Take to Streets of Coatesville to Combat COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
Volunteers and community leaders have taken to the streets in Coatesville to increase the local COVID-19 vaccination rate. Poverty often tamps down vaccination rates in blue-collar communities like Coatesville, as citizens struggle with logistics such as transportation, work schedules, and caregiving obligations. Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel of The Philadelphia Inquirer examined the boots-on-the-ground effort…
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