Healthcare
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Gianna Center of Philadelphia opens in East Norriton
The Gianna Center of Philadelphia is open for business in East Norriton at Suburban Community Hospital, 2701 DeKalb Pike, Medical Arts Pavilion Suite 207. Over 50 friends, patients and supporters joined Bishop John McIntyre and Montgomery County Commissioner Joe Gale for an office blessing and open house on Friday, April 26. Anne Nolte, Executive Director…
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Camber Spine announces move to new ultramodern KOP headquarters
Camber Spine is a medical device company in the Philadelphia area and a leading innovator in the medical field relating to spine and medical technologies. Camber Spine announced their move to a new corporate office at 501 Allendale Road in King of Prussia, PA to meet the needs of the companies future plans for expansion…
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Montco DA’s Office and Police Chiefs organize Drug Take Back Day
Forty-three locations throughout Montgomery County will be collecting unwanted, unneeded and expired medications as part of Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, organized by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Police Chiefs Association of Montgomery County. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019. While most locations are police…
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KOP Restaurant Week & KOP Shops for CHOP: Doubling up to do good
King of Prussia District hosts 5th annual King of Prussia Restaurant Week, March 11-17 Shining a spotlight on King of Prussia’s diverse dining and world-class shopping scene while raising money for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)’s King of Prussia Specialty Care & Surgery Center, King of Prussia District is proud to present the 5th annual…
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Tower Health and Drexel University sign medical school academic agreement; further plans for new campus
Tower Health and Drexel University have secured appropriate accreditation approval to establish a new four-year regional campus of Drexel University College of Medicine in West Reading near Reading Hospital. A 20-year academic agreement between Tower Health and Drexel University was signed today. The campus will be operational for the 2020-2021 academic year. “Our affiliation with…
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Einstein Healthcare Network selects Zynx Health for evidence-based optimization
Zynx Health™, market leader in providing evidence- and experience-based clinical improvement solutions since 1996, today announced that Einstein Healthcare Network, a leading academic healthcare system serving the communities of Philadelphia and Montgomery County, PA, is implementing Zynx Health solutions across its enterprise. The unified solution will offer a streamlined framework for managing evidence-based clinical decision support throughout their organization. [uam_ad…
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MCCC to hold Red Cross Blood Drive and Wellness Fair
February is American Heart Month, and one of the best health-related activities you can do this month is to give the gift of life through donating blood. You can make your donation at Montgomery County Community College’s American Red Cross Community Blood Drive and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at West Campus, South Hall…
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Surrey’s Weekend Respite Care gives caregivers much-needed break
Last month, Surrey Services for Seniors debuted a new program, Weekend Respite Care, that gives caregivers a much-needed break to reduce stress and refresh energy. The Devon-based nonprofit with additional locations in Broomall, Media, and Havertown boasts an array of services that facilitates aging in place, that helps older adults remain living at home with…
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Holy Redeemer Health System expands its digital presence
Holy Redeemer Health System, based in Huntingdon Valley in Montgomery County, announced it will expand its connection with Prepared Health, based in Chicago, and the company’s enTouch network. Holy Redeemer Health has used the network for the last year — using the network system to allow caregivers and case managers with the ability to collaborate in…
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A. Scott McNeal, DO, becomes the new President and CEO of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH)
Dr. Scott McNeal assumes the role of President and CEO at DVCH after 25 years of service as the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Delaware Valley Community Health, Inc. (DVCH), a community focused non-profit health care organization that provides affordable and accessible primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services in Philadelphia, Montgomery and…
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The Lincoln Center holds discussion on trauma
Over the past 20 years, treating the effects of trauma has become a priority in many of our county’s social services including: children and youth, drug and alcohol, the elderly, and mental health. Increased discussion on trauma has been impacted by decreased stigma, increased resources, and awareness of supportive and safe environments to discuss experiences…
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Main Line Health increases minimum wage to $15 an hour
Main Line Health announced to their employees earlier this month that effective January 2019, it will increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees across the health system, including full-time, part-time and per diem employees. This pay increase will benefit more than 1,200 employees. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Main Line Health is dedicated to offering fair…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital holds ribbon cutting of new Patient Pavilion
Bryn Mawr Hospital, part of Main Line Health,celebrated yesterday the official ribbon cutting of the new 256,418-square-foot, eight floor patient pavilion, which will offer patients and families a more spacious, enhanced design that is focused on patient comfort and healing. The new patient pavilion boasts a new labor and delivery unit, maternity unit, critical care units, as well…
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Tower Health Urgent Care expands in Conshohocken; held open house to celebrate
The new Tower Health Urgent Care facility in Conshohocken held an Open House and attendees received a free first aid kit, free blood pressure screenings, the opportunity to meet Tower Health Urgent Care providers, tour the facility, and were eligible for a variety of raffle prizes, including a $200 Visa gift card and two annual…
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North Montco Technical Career Center offering evening Certified Nurse Aide and Phlebotomy Technician programs
North Montco Technical Career Center’s Continuing Education Division will offer two health training programs, Nurse Aide starting January 22, 2019 and Phlebotomy Technician starting February 12, 2019. Both programs intend to alleviate the growing demand for health care professionals in these fields. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, these health care professions are expected to continue growing faster than average…
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Gov. Wolf, AG Shapiro announce new tool to report suspicious prescription drug activity
Governor Tom Wolf and Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the creation of a tool for reporting suspicious activity surrounding the prescribing or dispensing of prescription drugs, including opioids. The tool will be available starting today on the Attorney General’s website; on the Department of Health’s website; and within the state’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) site for registered users.…
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R-Health brings its ‘enhanced primary care’ philosophy to Clemens Food Group in Hatfield
It’s a match made with good health in mind. When an Elkins Park-based provider of “enhanced primary care,” R-Health opened on the campus of Clemens Food Group in Hatfield, it became its first direct care practice site in the state. R-Health and Clemens joined forces to give Clemens Food Group employees and their families the…
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro issues guidance on court ruling on Affordable Care Act
In the wake of Friday’s decision by a federal court judge in Texas on the Affordable Care Act, the Office of Attorney General Josh Shapiro is offering guidance on what the ruling holds, what the impact is for Pennsylvanians, and what may happen next in this important case. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Q: What did the Court’s…
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