Healthcare
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Montco Surgery Centers Charge Less for Cardiac Procedures, Shifting Care Out of Hospitals
The newly opened cardiovascular surgery centers in Montgomery County are offering lower procedure costs, attracting profitable cases that would otherwise go to hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since opening a year and a half ago, AMS Surgery Center in Horsham has completed over 1,000 cardiac procedures, which previously required patients to visit…
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Creating Heart-Healthy Habits Starts in Childhood
You might think cholesterol and heart disease are only adult concerns, but research shows cardiovascular disease begins in childhood. Many teens have unhealthy cholesterol levels, meaning their good cholesterol is too low or their bad cholesterol is too high. And the risk increases dramatically with weight — with obese teens being affected at a rate…
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Nemours Children’s Hospital Approved to Offer Breakthrough Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington has been designated as a qualified treatment center (QTC) to offer a transformative gene therapy, LYFGENIA, to treat sickle cell disease. This designation marks a significant milestone in pediatric care for families across the Delaware Valley and beyond. As a QTC, Nemours is now authorized to collect stem cells and…
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Aspiring Landenberg Police Officer Thrives After Lifesaving Kidney Transplant
Landenberg resident DJ Riddell is pursuing his dreams of becoming a police officer thanks to a lifesaving kidney donation, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Riddell had dreamed of becoming a law enforcement officer for years. However, his plans were recently paused after getting diagnosed with liver failure. For treatment, Riddell got in touch with Kidneys…
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New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families
Parents are often looking for ways to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their day‑to‑day interactions with their children. Many caregivers share that they’re simply hoping for a little more ease at home, more moments of cooperation, more understanding during big feelings, and more tools to support their child’s growth. To meet that need,…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at an event Saturday organized by the nonprofit advocacy group, the Chester chapter of One Pennsylvania, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. City residents no longer have access to…
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Jeffrey Lurie’s $50M Gift Aims to ‘Advance the Ball’ in Autism Research
Jeffrey Lurie’s $50 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine is expected to do more than fund new labs, writes Ron Southwick for Chief Healthcare Executive. The donation could “advance the ball” in autism research. That’s how Daniel Rader, MD, interim director of the new Lurie Autism Institute, describes the potential of…
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Beyond Valentine’s Day: Choosing Therapy as an Act of Love
February tends to spotlight romantic gestures — flowers, dinners, cards, and curated moments of affection. The deeper truth is that love isn’t measured in a single day. It’s measured in the daily work of showing up for yourself and the people you care about. And one of the most powerful, often overlooked expressions of love…
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Nashville-Based Senior Care Provider Opens 3 New Philadelphia Health Centers in Former Rite Aid Locations
Nashville-based primary senior care provider ArchWell Health has expanded into Philadelphia, as it has opened three new health centers throughout the city, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Each of the three health centers — one in Germantown and two in North Philadelphia — have opened in former Rite Aid locations. ArchWell already…
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American Heart Month is Personal for Young CHOP Patient Celebrating with New Heart
For Kolin, a young patient at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, American Heart Month, observed each February, is especially meaningful this year as he celebrates life with his new heart, write Stephanie Stahl and Casey Kuhn for CBS News Philadelphia. Born with a congenital heart defect, Kolin spent 530 days at CHOP undergoing treatment and…
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Philanthropic Gift Launches Trauma Center Expansion at Jefferson Abington
Jefferson Health launches a huge fundraising campaign to modernize and expand the trauma center at Jefferson Abington Hospital, according to John George for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Longtime supporters Bruce and Judi Goodman made a donation to kick-start the $30 million campaign. In recognition of their donation, the facility will be renamed the Goodman Emergency…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania hospitals now run at a loss. It’s expected that 12 to 14 Pennsylvania hospitals will close in the next five years. Financial strategies like aggressive cost-cutting and sale-leaseback agreements used…
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Interventional Cardiology: Advancements in Cath Lab and STEMI Management at Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Introduction to Interventional Cardiology Interventional cardiology has revolutionized the approach to cardiovascular diseases, particularly in the management of acute coronary syndromes, such as ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI). This specialized field combines advanced imaging techniques and minimally invasive procedures to effectively treat heart conditions. At Roxborough Memorial Hospital, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art care in…
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New High-Tech Cap at Penn Medicine Reduces Noise for Newborns
Penn Medicine is using a new high-tech cap to reduce hospital noise for newborns, particularly premature babies who can get stressed by the constant beeping of monitors and alarms, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Karli Miller recently welcomed triplets at Penn Medicine. One of the babies is being treated at the Children’s Hospital…
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Riddle Roundtable Highlights Crozer Impact on Patients, Hospitals
Overcrowding at emergency rooms and long waits to see doctors continue to plague Delaware County following the closure of the Crozer Health system. State legislators and Main Line Health executives met last week, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Chronic patients no longer have easy follow-up visits or easy medication refills, said Phil…
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New Crozer-Chester Owner Plans to Restore Hospital, Emergency Services
Chariot Equities has purchased the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland for $10 million and hopes to have an agreement within six months with a health system that could restore hospital and emergency services there. The newly-created for-profit Chariot Equities completed the purchase on Wednesday. The plan is to open the first phase of the…
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CHOP Opens Newtown Autism Center With Partner, Plans Future Expansion
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is partnering with Soar Autism Center of Denver to establish a network of outpatient care centers in Greater Philadelphia, including the recently opened CHOP-Soar Autism Center in Newtown, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Plans include four additional centers across the region, expected to create roughly 300 jobs within…
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Kennett Square’s Genesis HealthCare Sells for $1 Billion in Fifth-Round Auction
Kennett Square-based Genesis HealthCare has agreed on its sale to 101 West State Street for $1.02 billion following five rounds of bidding last week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The bid for the bankrupt nursing home operator is structured to include $343 million in cash, a $100 million promissory note, and the assumption of $572 million in existing liabilities. 101…
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