Healthcare
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Haverford College Students Give Respite to Dementia Caregivers with Weekly Smile Virtual Program
Haverford College students are among volunteers providing respite to caregivers of older adults, often with dementia, through the Weekly Smiles virtual program, writes Stacey Burling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program that pairs student volunteers with seniors who need caregiving is a joint effort from the Penn Memory Center and Temple University’s Intergenerational Center in…
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U.S. News & World Report: Montgomery County Healthiest County in Pennsylvania, One of Top 200 in the US
Montgomery County has placed among the 500 healthiest counties in the nation and is the highest-ranked county in the Philadelphia region, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World Report, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings are based on data sourced from various public institutions, including the Centers…
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27 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Tuesday Sept 22, Montgomery County reported 27 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 266 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 538 new cases over the last two weeks, 76 fewer cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 7-day count…
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Community Health & Dental Care Celebrates Grand Opening of Barto Location
Community Health & Dental Care will be celebrating the Grand Opening of its 4th health center location on Saturday, Sept 26, 2020 from 10 AM – 12 PM at 1315 Route 100 North in Barto. As part of the celebration, there will be a Ribbon Cutting with representation from Upper Perk Valley Chamber of Commerce…
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Blue Bell’s Andrew J. Norton, Leader at Main Line Health, Dies Aged 64
Andrew J. Norton, of Blue Bell, a former senior vice president and chief medical officer for Main Line Health, died of complications from a rare autoimmune disease on September 6 at Lankenau Medical Center. He was 64, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Norton joined Main Line Health eight years ago and continued…
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36 New Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Monday Sept 21, Montgomery County reported 36 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 300 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 556 new cases over the last two weeks, 52 fewer cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 7-day count…
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Two Local Doctors Explain Science Behind Specific COVID-19 Precautionary Measures
With a lot of confusion going around regarding COVID-19 related safety measures, Michael Savage, the Ralph J. Roberts Professor of Cardiology, and David Fischman, Professor of Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, recently laid down the science behind some of the more specific precautionary guidelines for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The six-foot…
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Philly Voice: Refusing to Wear a Mask in Public During the Pandemic Could Become a Crime in PA
Refusing to follow the state’s mandate to wear a mask in public during the pandemic could potentially become a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. State Sen. Art Haywood, whose district includes a part of Montgomery County, introduced a bill earlier this month that would classify not wearing a mask as…
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61 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 18, Montgomery County reported 61 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 310 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 611 new cases over the last two weeks, 17 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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68 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Thursday Sept 17, Montgomery County reported 68 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 292 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 603 new cases over the last two weeks, 17 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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29 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Wednesday Sept 16, Montgomery County reported 29 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 264 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 598 new cases over the last two weeks, 25 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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In a World of Full of New Normals, Is Telehealth Right for You?
By Wendi Rank As a longtime nurse, my mom is distrustful of telehealth, a popular option since COVID reared its ugly head. But my dad, an octogenarian with Parkinson’s disease, is better off seeing his doctors from home. A tumble in June landed him in the emergency department. Three weeks later, a cough, body aches,…
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68 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 1 New Death
As of Tuesday Sept 15, Montgomery County reported 68 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 287 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 617 new cases over the last two weeks, 41 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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Einstein Healthcare Network Struggling; Merger with Thomas Jefferson University Put on Hold
A merger between Einstein Healthcare Network, which has operations in East Norriton, and Thomas Jefferson University that might save the already struggling Einstein has been put on hold until both sides present their witnesses in front of a federal judge, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. Hospitals in Pennsylvania have received $2.8 billion collectively from the…
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60 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, 0 New Deaths
As of Monday Sept 14, Montgomery County reported 60 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 270 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 608 new cases over the last two weeks, 33 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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41 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Montgomery County, No New Deaths
As of Friday Sept 11, Montgomery County reported 41 new positive cases of COVID-19, according to the county’s COVID-19 website. The county reported 309 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days, and 613 new cases over the last two weeks, 35 more cases than were reported during the previous 14-day period. Montgomery County’s 14-day count…
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To Keep COVID-19 at Bay, Ursinus College Adopts One of Most Aggressive Testing Policies in Region
In an effort to keep the coronavirus off its campus, Ursinus College in Collegeville has adopted one of the most aggressive testing policies in the region, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The small liberal arts school is testing all its students for the virus every week. Meanwhile, faculty and staff who spend at…
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37 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Montgomery County, 0 New Deaths
Based on the information found on the county’s COVID-19 website, here is a snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. As of Thursday afternoon, Montgomery County reported 326 new coronavirus infections over the previous seven days. Montgomery County’s 14-day count trend continues to tick upward. The county reported 620 new cases over the last two…
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