Healthcare
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Monday Morning Update – March 30th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website and an update published by County officials Sunday, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 27 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday, down slightly from 33 new cases reported Saturday. The decrease mark the third…
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Conshohocken-based Greater Philadelphia YMCA Lays Off Most of Workforce in Region
In what appears to be Pennsylvania’s largest layoff yet from the coronavirus pandemic, Greater Philadelphia YMCA has laid off 4,000 employees from its 16 branches and 12 early-learning centers across the region, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Only 61 employees currently remain, all of whom have taken pay cuts, according to President and…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Sunday Morning Update – March 29th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 33 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday down from 58 new cases reported Friday. These positive individuals are from 20 municipalities, only one of which, Franconia Township, is…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 28th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Friday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 58 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Friday down from 94 new cases reported Thursday. These positive individuals are from…
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Amidst Shortage of Personal Protective Equipment Across the Region, Main Line Health Seeks Donations
Main Line Health has received a tremendous outpouring of support from the community wanting to help the MLH team on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic. As there is a shortage of personal protective equipment across the country, Main Line Health would greatly appreciate any donations of the following: Gowns Masks N95 masks Goggles…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 27th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Thursday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 94 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday. These positive individuals are from 44 municipalities, 6 of which including Hatfield,…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 27th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Thursday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 94 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday. These positive individuals are from 44 municipalities, 6 of which including Hatfield,…
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Coronavirus Restrictions Force KenCrest to Temporarily Close Montgomery County Programs, Creating More Challenges for People with Disabilities
Coronavirus restrictions have forced KenCrest to temporarily close its Montgomery and Chester county programs, creating more challenges for people with disabilities, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The social-services organization helps around 350 people in the two counties who participate in both work and leisure activities. Among them is Michael, a client of KenCrest’s…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 26th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Wednesday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 60 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. These positive individuals are from 27 municipalities, four of which including Ambler,…
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Main Line Health Offers Advice on Managing Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
By Main Line Health As the coronavirus pandemic continues to change the way of life for people around the world, many of us are left feeling stressed, anxious, scared, and unsure of what to expect. These reactions are normal, but they can also take a physical and mental toll. “Crisis affects us all in different…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 26th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Wednesday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 60 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. These positive individuals are from 27 municipalities, four of which including Ambler,…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Evening Update – March 25th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Wednesday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 60 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday. These positive individuals are from 27 municipalities, four of which including Ambler,…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 25th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Tuesday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 23 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday. These positive individuals are from 17 municipalities, none of which are reporting…
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Update: Increased Availability of Test Kits Prompts County to Relax COVID-19 Testing Criteria
Updated (3.25.2020 at 5:28 AM) Citing the availability of testing supplies at the County’s COVID-19 drive-thru COVID-19 Testing Center in Upper Dublin, Commissioner Valarie Arkoosh announced Tuesday afternooon, individual testing criteria would be, “somewhat relaxed.” The expanded criteria for testing is as follows: NEW: Persons of any age and with symptoms of sudden illness (such…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Morning Update – March 25th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Tuesday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 23 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday. These positive individuals are from 17 municipalities, none of which are reporting…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Evening Update – March 24th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 website as well as the commissioner’s press conference Tuesday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 23 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday. These positive individuals are from 17 municipalities, none of which are reporting…
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Montgomery County COVID-19 Afternoon Update – March 24th
Based on the information found on the County’s COVID-19 dashboard as well as the commissioner’s press conference Monday afternoon, here is quick snapshot of the spread of coronavirus across Montgomery County. There were 26 new positive Montgomery County COVID-19 cases reported on Monday. These positive individuals are from 12 municipalities, four of which are reporting…
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Inquirer Journalist Shares How He Learned of The Hill School Doctor Who Prevented Deadly Measles Outbreak in 1934
Tom Avril, who wrote about the Montgomery County doctor who prevented a deadly measles outbreak at The Hill School in 1934, first learned about J. Roswell Gallagher in an article published in The Wall Street Journal, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Johns Hopkins University professor had mentioned Gallagher and provided a brief description of the…
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