Healthcare
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Trauma and the Brain: Signs You Might Be Living in ‘Survival Mode’
The ongoing pandemic and the isolation at home may mean you and your children are feeling the effects of the “survival brain.” During times of crisis, chaos, and traumatic experiences we enter “survival mode.” Normally, our prefrontal cortex, or the thinking brain, handles executive problem solving, organization, emotional regulation, critical thinking, and decision making. It…
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MLH Researcher Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from American College of Cardiology
Dr. Charles Antzelevitch, professor and executive director of cardiovascular research at Main Line Health’s Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, has received the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American College of Cardiology, a nonprofit medical association, for his groundbreaking research into abnormal heart rhythms. “We are so proud that Dr. Antzelevitch has been named for…
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Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital’s Popular Art Ability Program Now Accepting Submissions
By Main Line Health As a healthcare organization, the safety of our constituents is our highest priority. While our commitment to Art Ability remains strong, in light of the current pandemic, we have decided to pivot the annual Preview Reception and Dinner & Auction events to a virtual format. As we celebrate Art Ability’s 25th…
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DCCC Offering COVID-19 Courses
Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Corporate College is offering two courses related to COVID-19, reports Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County’s Daily Times. The Corporate College is located at the Marple campus. Contact Tracing is a one hundred hour online program intended to develop COVID-19 contact tracing skills. According to the report, students will learn medical…
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Inquirer: Chester County Falling Short of Two Benchmarks Required for Transition to Green Phase
With its number of coronavirus cases on the rise, Chester County is now the only county in the Philadelphia region to not meet two important benchmarks required for transitioning to the green phase, write Marie McCullough, Sarah Gantz, and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to state data, the latest 14-day count of new…
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Day Care is Open. Here’s What It Could Look Like
By Wendi Rank Day cares can open in the yellow phase, but expect some changes, report Nydia Han and Heather Grubola of 6 ABC. Temperatures will be checked at drop-off, according to the report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allow for temperatures to be taken at home instead of on-site. Parents may…
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Kennett Square-Based Genesis HealthCare Sees ‘Clear Flattening of the Curve’ in Its Facilities
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare, one of the state’s largest nursing home operators, has made significant progress in controlling the coronavirus spread in its facilities, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We have seen a clear flattening of the curve over the last two weeks,” said Richard Feifer, Genesis’s Chief Medical Officer. The company runs…
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Info on COVID-19 Testing in Chester County
By Wendi Rank Chester County residents with symptoms of COVID-19 are encouraged to call their healthcare provider for testing. Residents without a regular provider can call the Chester County Health Department. Chester County Hospital is testing county residents whose provider has ordered a test. Residents are not charged a co-pay. There is no fee for…
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Main Line Health Hosts Ninth Annual – and First Virtual – Healthcare Disparities Colloquium
Main Line Health hosted its ninth annual – and first virtual – Healthcare Disparities Colloquium last Friday. Each year, employees from across Main Line Health join community leaders and healthcare partners to discuss research, initiatives, and ideas that will allow us to address disparities in care and better serve patients. “Each year, we are proud…
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LCH Expands Behavioral Health Team; New Staff, Technology to Provide More Access to Care
May was National Mental Health Awareness Month. The topic of mental health has been top of mind for many as families continue to quarantine and essential workers perform their job duties with the added risk of exposure. Others are feeling the stress of losing their jobs or trying to care for loved ones with limited…
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Low Employee Wages Another Reason Why Nursing Homes Have Been Hit So Hard by COVID-19
Nursing homes nationwide are a hotbed for COVID-19, and low wages for employees might be one of the reasons why, according to a report from the editorial board at Bloomberg. Residents of long-term care facilities are a large portion of the COVID-19-related deaths in Pennsylvania. The situation is similar in all 50 states, where the…
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Main Line Health: Easy Exercises for Seniors to Do at Home
By Main Line Health Now that we’re spending more time inside, it’s easy to get accustomed to spending most of your time sitting. And without our usual gyms and exercise classes to keep us moving, it can be easy for anyone to fall into a sedentary lifestyle. But the risk is especially great for seniors.…
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Dunwoody Village to Hold ‘Social Distancing Interviews’ for Nursing Positions on Wednesday
Dunwoody Village’s excellent reputation as a five-star continuing care retirement community is due in large part to the dedicated, talented, and caring team members who provide exemplary care and service to its residents. Safety is extremely important at Dunwoody Village, especially in this very difficult time, and its administration would like to meet you for…
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New Coronavirus Tracker Map Provides Comprehensive Picture of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, Counties
During a pandemic, having precise and updated information on the spread of the virus is of critical importance. As a result, Live Pennsylvania coronavirus tracker map compiles data from multiple sources – including state and county health departments on a daily basis to give a comprehensive picture of the coronavirus on both state and county…
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Aggressive, Robust Early Plan to Protect Pennsylvania’s Nursing Home Residents Never Got Fully Implemented
In mid-March, Pennsylvania already had an aggressive and robust plan to protect residents in nursing homes, but it never got fully implemented, write Aneri Pattani and Rebecca Moss for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the coronavirus had become widespread statewide, emergency response officials had created a three-page draft for quick-strike teams of medical professionals to be…
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First Responders Salute Front-Line Workers at Chester County Hospital
First responders lined Chester County Hospital’s main entrance to salute and cheer front-line staff for their heroic efforts during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Local News. “It’s overwhelming,” said nurse Amy Hitchcock. “They are doing a lot themselves, and it shows what a great community we are. When I came in,…
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Main Line Health Offers Tips on Managing Stress When You Can’t Leave Home
By Main Line Health Let’s face it: Spending several days — or weeks! — cooped up at home can be stressful, especially if you’re there with family, roommates, children, pets, parents … whoever! For many people, family dynamics can be a trigger for stress and anxiety and the unhealthy coping techniques that accompany them. “Consider…
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This Isn’t the First Public Health Crisis for Doctor on the Front Lines at Chester County Hospital
Dr. Don Emery, 70, the Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit at Chester County Hospital, is clocking 100-hour weeks on the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19, writes David Gambacorta for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is not the first public health crisis he has had to deal with, a fact that makes him uniquely…
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