Healthcare
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Jenkintown Home Care Agency Received National Accreditation
A home care agency based in Jenkintown has received national accreditation for its skilled care division, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. Affinity Healthcare Solutions provides skilled care at home for people recovering from an illness or surgery, children with special needs, and those living with a vision or mobility impairment. The agency is now…
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Tower Health, Owner of Pottstown Hospital, Declines Recent $706M Offer
Tower Health, the owner of Pottstown Hospital, has rejected a $706 million offer from a recently formed nonprofit affiliated with StoneBridge Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Woodbridge put forth the bid last month to acquire the Berks County-based health system for $550 million in cash along with the assumption of finance…
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Penn Medicine to Build Outpatient Care Center in Montgomeryville
Penn Medicine bought the undeveloped property at 200 Dekalb Pike, between Welsh and Knapp roads in Montgomeryville, to build an outpatient care center, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The health system paid $7.5 million for the 12 acres of land. Penn Medicine Montgomeryville will be a four-story, 150,000-square-foot facility with an adjoining parking…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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Local Families Spread Holiday Cheer to Patients at Jefferson Abington Hospital
Two local families recently helped spread holiday cheer to young patients and families at Jefferson Abington Hospital. Jennifer Suit, Greg Simpson, and their son rallied their local community together to collect toys for children spending the holidays at the hospital. With the help of their neighbors, the family collected and donated dozens of new toys…
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Main Line Health Making Major Strides in Mission to Offer Best Care Possible
Bryn Mawr-based Main Line Health has been making major strides in its mission to offer the best care possible, and its patients are reaping the benefits, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. The healthcare system named Rosangely Cruz-Rojas as vice president and chief diversity and equity officer in August. Cruz-Rojas is the first…
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Wills Eye Hospital Selected by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Choice for Ophthalmology Care
The U.S. News & World Report has presented its list of top eye care institutions, and Philadelphia-based Wills Eye Hospital ranked second on the list. This is the 33rd consecutive year that Wills Eye has received a distinction as one of the nation’s top eye care hospitals. “This recognition is a testament to the dedication…
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Suburban Community Hospital, Two Other Area Hospitals May Be for Sale
A notice from a Los Angeles investment bank indicates that Suburban Community Hospital and two other area hospitals may be for sale, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The notice didn’t identify specifically which hospitals are for sale. It just said, “three Philadelphia-area hospitals.” The description, however, gives some clues. The three hospitals are…
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Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network Agree to a Mega-Merger
Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a merger that would create a mega health system across two states, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new regional health system would include 30 hospitals, a national research university, and a health insurance company. It would…
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Jefferson Abington Re-Designated As Baby-Friendly
Baby-Friendly USA, an accrediting body for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, recently re-designated Jefferson Abington as a Baby-Friendly hospital, writes Ryan Genova for Glenside Local. The BFHI assists in ensuring that families with new additions have the resources to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding. Hospitals that receive the Baby-Friendly designation have to go through a rigorous…
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Immaculata University Nursing Student Achieve High NCLEX Pass Rate
Immaculata University’s nursing students achieved a remarkable 97.92 percent first-time pass rate on the registered nurse licensure exam, or NCLEX, in the 2022-23 academic year, the most recent year for which data is available. The national NCLEX pass rate for 2022-23 is 90.16 percent. Immaculata’s nursing students receive extensive support to prepare for the exam, including a…
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StoneBridge Healthcare Still Wants in on Sale of Tower Health
Bucks County’s StoneBridge Healthcare has been interested in purchasing Tower Health for a while, but so far, no deal has been made, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. In another attempt to be involved in the sale of the health system that includes Pottstown Hospital in western Montgomery County, StoneBridge Healthcare may be entering…
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Prioritize Your Health: Your Guide to Healthcare in Montgomery County
Don’t let the fast pace of the holiday season keep you from taking care of your health. Too much stress and a lack of sleep can hurt your health. And you should never ignore signs of a serious condition like a heart attack or stroke. As a reminder to make sure you and your loved…
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CHOP CEO Madeline Bell to Receive 2023 William Penn Award
Madeline Bell, President and CEO of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, will receive the 2023 William Penn Award, the highest honor bestowed upon a business executive in Greater Philadelphia, from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. The award, which has been given annually since 1949, recognizes an individual for his/her outstanding contributions toward the…
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Temple Health Opens New ‘Healthy Together Hub’ in North Philadelphia
Temple Health is always searching for ways to meet patients where they are and the opening of a new hub aligns with that mission, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new ‘Healthy Together Hub’ was recently opened inside a North Philadelphia ShopRite. The hub will provide free health screenings and health education…
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Jefferson Health Launches Primary Care Program for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Jefferson Health has launched Pride at the Jefferson Center for Healthy Aging, a program dedicated to caring for Philadelphia’s aging LGBTQIA+ community. This program is the first of its kind, combining clinical care and research efforts to create a primary care home for LGBTQIA+ older adults. “Jefferson is proud to be at the forefront of…
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U.S. News Ranks Hospitals Based on Maternity Care, See How Montco Hospitals Measure Up
Two Montgomery County hospitals earned “high performing status” from U.S. News & World Report for maternity care, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Overall, 11 Philadelphia-area hospitals had high scores. U.S. News evaluated 680 hospitals nationwide focusing on the quality of labor and delivery services. Only 18 local hospitals submitted data to U.S. News…
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ETHOS Treatment Recognized as One of Region’s Fastest-Growing Businesses
ETHOS Treatment LLC’s remarkable success over the past three years has earned it placement on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 and the Philadelphia100 lists, both of which honor the fastest-growing businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region. With outpatient treatment centers in Philadelphia, West Chester, Plymouth Meeting, Collegeville, Broomall, Jenkintown, and Wyomissing, ETHOS helps adults…
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