Healthcare
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Taylor Hospital Owners Talking to Nonprofits to Run Hospital
The new local owners of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park are talking with nonprofit healthcare providers about running its day-to-day operations, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We want to be, basically, a landlord,” said Todd Strine, who leads the group of private investors who bought the 100-bed hospital for $1 million. “We want…
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Two Great Valley Students Create App to Support Sexual Assault Victims
See a need, fill a need. For Great Valley High School students Shraddha Arvind and Celine Cui, that need meant providing a clear route of resources and information for victims/survivors of sexual assault. As young women interested in the medical field, the pair were shocked to learn about the lack of coverage about SANEs —…
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King of Prussia to Open Montco’s First 24/7 Behavioral Health Crisis Center
Montgomery County announced plans for a new emergency behavioral health crisis center in King of Prussia, writes Rachel Ravina for the Reporter. Commissioners unanimously approved a three-year lease for a 49,112-square-foot property at 1201 W. 8th Avenue, marking the first concrete move toward establishing a facility dedicated to around-the-clock behavioral health care. “This is a…
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Penn Medicine Opens New $376 Million Research Center in Philadelphia
Penn Medicine officially recently opened a new research center, a $376 million project that has added eight floors to a seven-story office building housing the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new levels at 3600 Civic Center Boulevard house teams from the Colton Center for Autoimmunity…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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Protestors Arrested After Sit-In at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center sit-in protest on Monday morning led to the arrest of eight people, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rally was staged at the Upland Center by Put People First PA!, an organization advocating for Medicaid and hospital access. The group was protesting the closure of Crozer Health, hoping to…
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Private Investors Acquire Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1M
Private investors have snatched up Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1 million, with plans to re-establish medical services there that would include an emergency room, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The group of private investors, known as KQT Aikens Partners, is being led by Todd Strine, majority owner of the Delaware County…
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Helping Kids Thrive: Emotional Support Strategies for the School Year
Understand What’s Beneath the Behavior For many children and adults, the fall season brings a sense of renewal. Parents often feel relieved to return to daily routines after the unstructured summer months. Kids may be excited to meet new teachers and make new friends. But for some children, the school year can trigger anxiety, mood…
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Belmont Behavioral Health Opening a 24/7 Crisis Center in Delaware County
For individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency, help is on the way from Belmont Behavioral Health, which is opening a crisis response center in Delaware County, according to Sarah Gantz’s report for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Belmont Behavioral Health is one of the largest mental health providers in the Philadelphia area. The center will…
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North Philadelphia Gaining New Hospital Built Exclusively for Mothers and Babies
Temple Women and Families Hospital, a brand-new hospital built just for mothers and babies, is set to open in North Philadelphia next month, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. The facility’s main goal is to reduce both maternal and infant mortality rates. “We need to drive those mortality rates down, particularly in communities with a…
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Parent Company of King of Prussia-Based CSL Behring to Eliminate 3,000 Jobs Globally
CSL, the Australian biotechnology company behind CSL Behring in King of Prussia, plans to cut up to 15 percent of its global workforce, or about 3,000 jobs worldwide, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The cost-cutting initiative is part of a broader strategy that includes spinning off its vaccine business. It is still…
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After Selling Brandywine Hospital, Tower Health has First Profitable Report
Tower Health, the healthcare system in charge of some local and regional hospitals, has reported its first operating profit in seven years, and it’s all thanks to the sale of the former Brandywine Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a fiscal year that ended on June 30, Berks-based Tower Health reported a…
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Prospect Medical Sues Federal Agencies Claiming Bankruptcy Violation
Crozer Health’s parent company, Prospect Medical, is suing two federal health care agencies, claiming they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January. The July 11 complaint seeks at least $1.5 million for care that Medicare and Medicaid patients received at five Crozer Health ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, writes…
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Nancy Maratea, RN, of Chester County Hospital, Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care
In just two shifts, Nancy Maratea, RN, of Chester County Hospital’s Mother Baby Unit, made a profound difference in the life of a patient navigating one of the most vulnerable times of her life. While her clinical expertise was clear, it was Maratea’s compassion, advocacy, and attention to the smallest details that left the greatest…
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Celebrating 52 Years of Service: ChesPenn’s Legacy Shines During National Health Center Week
For more than five decades, ChesPenn Health Services has stood as a steadfast partner in supporting the health and well-being of communities. Founded in 1973 as the Children’s Clinic of Chester and Vicinity — a modest double-wide trailer staffed by three dedicated employees — the organization has grown into a trusted healthcare network, providing access…
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Chester County Hospital’s Michele Giglio Uy Honored as Penn Medicine Healthcare Hero
Chester County Hospital’s own Michele Giglio Uy, Nutrition Services Operations Manager, was recently celebrated as the Penn Medicine Healthcare Hero during the Philadelphia Union game on Saturday, Jul. 26. Giglio Uy plays an essential role in the hospital’s nutrition services department, ensuring smooth daily operations and delivering high-quality support to patients and the community. Her…
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Chester County Hospital Physical Therapist Offers Free Back Health Program
Benjamin Zelner, PT, DPT, OCS, brings years of expertise in helping patients improve mobility and manage pain to his role at Chester County Hospital. As a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, he understands just how common back issues are — and how much they can interfere with everyday activities. Zelner is passionate about empowering people to…
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Chester County Hospital Offers Lifesaving QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Chester County Hospital is expanding its commitment to the community’s mental and emotional well-being through the introduction of QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) training, a nationally recognized suicide prevention program. QPR training equips participants with the skills to recognize the warning signs of emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. Similar to how CPR is designed to save…
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