Healthcare
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TODAY: Pennsylvania’s Mask Mandate Lifted
It’s the time we have all been waiting for: the PA mask mandate is finally lifted today. Approximately 60% of the state’s residents have been vaccinated against COVID-19, writes Hannah Kanik of Philly Voice. Effective today, the mask mandate for all Pennsylvanians has been lifted, regardless of vaccination status. The universal order first went into…
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Phoenixville Woman Designs Mental Health App to Help Ease Panic Attacks
Phoenixville’s Alexandra Dodge, a graphic and interactive design student at Temple University, has designed a mental health app that guides users through panic attacks, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dodge is one of the millions of Americans who are dealing with an anxiety disorder. She knows from personal experience how debilitating the symptoms…
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June 23 COVID-19 Update: Under 50 Cases Reported in Montgomery County; PA Ranks 8th Among 50 States For First Dose Vaccinations
Montgomery County reported 34 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 16-22nd) bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,191 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 14 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 3 are on ventilators. There are three new…
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Montgomery County Announces Updated Masking Guidance Effective June 21 for Summer Camps and Summer Schools
The Montgomery County Office of Public Health (OPH) has announced that as of today, June 21, 2021, masking for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals at summer camps and summer schools will be optional, unless required by a business or organization. “Informed by the latest data, this updated masking guidance for summer camps and summer schools will…
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Local Man Survives 120 Days in the ICU, Receives Warm Welcome Home After Six-Month Battle with COVID
After spending more than six months in the hospital in the ICU fighting COVID-19, Kevin Culbertson of East Goshen received an emotional homecoming, writes Fran Maye for the Daily Local News. Around two dozen of his family members and friends welcomed him back with cheers. Neighbors placed hundreds of support signs on their lawns to…
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U.S. News and World Report Names Local Hospital Second-Best Hospital in America
For the third consecutive year, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has ranked second on U.S. News and World Report’s annual list of the country’s top children’s hospitals, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. To determine these rankings, U.S. News and World Report gathered clinical data from close to 200 medical centers, measuring patient safety,…
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Avenues Recovery Center Acquires Valley Forge Medical Center in East Norriton
Avenues Recovery Center is continuing its growth through the acquisition of Valley Forge Medical Center in East Norriton, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Avenues Recovery Center was started by health care entrepreneur Hudi Alter in 2016. The goal was to address two main issues with substance abuse treatment. He too often noticed…
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June 15 COVID-19 Update: Numbers Plummet in Montgomery County; Over 11.2 Million Vaccinations to Date in PA
Montgomery County reported 54 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 9-15th) bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,135 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 25 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 4 are on ventilators. There are zero new…
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Norristown’s Suburban Community Hospital Docs Seeing Fewer COVID-19 Patients, But Worry About Future for Unvaccinated Residents
Local hospitals, including Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown, are seeing significantly fewer COVID-19 patients to the great relief of doctors and nurses, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s refreshing,” said Richard Lucas, chair of the Suburban Community Hospital’s department of emergency medicine. “It feels like the first spring day after a long winter.”…
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COVID Care: Montgomery County Wins 2020 GIS in Excellence Award for COVID Hub
Montgomery County was recently awarded the 2020 Geographic Information System (GIS) in Excellence Award for the County’s COVID-19 Hub and dashboards. The hub provided the region with an up-to-the-moment integration of GIS map and health data about the spread of COVID-19. The award was presented by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) on May…
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June 9 COVID-19 Update: Under 100 New Cases Reported in Montgomery County in the Last Week
The latest COVID-19 update for Montgomery County reports 99 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the last seven days (June 2-8th), bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 59,082 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 42 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 6 are on…
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Montgomery County Hospitals Suffered Major Financial Hits During Pandemic
The majority of Montgomery County hospitals saw their revenue and margins fall sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, write Paul J. Gough and Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council looked at overall operating margins for hospitals throughout the state in the year ended June…
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SCORE Award Winner: Philadelphia Integrative Medicine
Each year, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of their local economy and small business community. On Thursday, June 10, at noon, SCORE presents a one-hour virtual event to honor its 2021 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Learn how they were able to navigate COVID-19…
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Matthew Musket, PT, DPT, of Pottstown’s CHDC Receives Clinical Excellence Award From Alvernia University
Community Health & Dental Care, Inc. (CHDC) congratulates physical therapy provider, Matthew Musket, PT, DPT for receiving the Clinical Excellence Award from the Alvernia University Physical Therapy Department at the Class of 2021 Celebration event held on May 14, 2021, at Berkshire Country Club in Reading, PA. According to the recognition award letter sent to…
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“Bringing a New Experience to Patients in the Commonwealth,” Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens in Montgomeryville
Laurel Harvest Labs, a vertically integrated medical cannabis company has partnered with Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and officially opened its Montgomeryville dispensary located at 721 Bethlehem Pike. The new medical marijuana dispensary offers a variety of medical-grade cannabis products to patients with approved medical conditions in Pennsylvania. Additionally, Laurel Harvest Labs…
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Local Leaders Sound the Alarm Over the Future of Tower Health’s Hospitals in Nearby Chester County
Chester County and state medical leaders worry that Brandywine, Phoenixville, and Jennersville hospitals will close, writes Kelly Rule for FOX29. They believe that the hospitals’ owner, financially troubled Tower Health, will shutter them if it cannot find a partner. The history of one particular hospital in Coatesville – built by African-American physician W.C. Atkinson in…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Holds COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Community Members
Dozens of the Manor College community received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination last Wednesday. Manor College partnered with Walmart to provide the vaccine to members of the Manor community. Members of the community 12 and older were eligible to receive the first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine thanks to a partnership between the…
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June 2 Update: COVID-19 Cases Sink in Montco; 54% of Pennsylvanians Age 18+ Fully Vaccinated
Montgomery County reported 78 new positive cases of COVID-19 through the weekend, as of Wednesday, June 2, 2021, bringing the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases to 58,983 countywide since March 7, 2020. There are currently 63 people hospitalized in Montgomery County hospitals due to severe COVID-19 symptoms. Of those COVID-19 patients, 15 are on ventilators. There is…
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