Healthcare
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State’s biggest marijuana ‘dealer’ – daughter of former Montgomery County sheriff – is ‘Queen of Cannabis’
She learned to navigate the maze of retail sales from one of the most prominent salesman in the region — Al Boscov. From there, Chris Visco said, she has taught serial killers how to make lamps, run several political campaigns, and operated a bakery. Now, Visco, the daughter of the late John P. Durante, a former sheriff…
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Wolf administration announces process to add conditions to list of medical marijuana qualifying conditions
The Wolf Administration today announced that the Medical Marijuana Advisory Board has unanimously approved a process in which serious medical conditions can be added, changed or reduced (such as streamlining condition definitions) from the list of qualifying conditions recognized by the Medical Marijuana Act. “As medical literature surrounding the uses of medical marijuana expands, we want to…
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Pottstown Hospital workers settle contract with Tower Health
An overwhelming majority of workers at Pottstown Hospital voted to approve a new three-year union contract on Monday after reaching an agreement with owner Tower Health last week. The new contract includes across-the-board wage increases for the duration of the contract, seniority protections, and caps on health insurance costs for employees. “This contract was months…
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North Wales-based Teva releases generic EpiPen
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, based in North Wales, released limited doses of a generic version of EpiPenAuto-Injector. Its generic EpiPen, developed in a partnership with New Jersey-based Antares Pharma, is carrying a price tag of $300. That cost is the same as the generic EpiPen sold by Mylan, which makes the branded product as well. Mylan…
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Red Cross: Urgent need for donations now; Give by Dec. 19, receive a $5 Amazon.com gift card in thanks
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood and platelet donors to give now to ensure blood is available for medical treatments and emergencies during the holiday season. Blood and platelet donations often decline during the holidays. Regular donors are busy with holiday activities, and travel and severe winter weather may cause blood drive cancellations. Yet…
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Local ambulance companies being driven out of business by low reimbursement rates
It’s not a job he wants to do. But it’s one he spends more and more time doing. Ken Davidson spends more time than he’d like explaining ambulance bills to customers who are upset and sometimes irate. “People complain about a bill for transporting them a quarter-mile,” said Davidson, assistant chief of the Second Alarmer’s…
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Horsham’s Physical Therapy and Wellness Institute to add ‘office visits’ to its perks
Stuck at your desk and unable to get to much-needed physical therapy treatments? Physical Therapy & Wellness Institute, based in Horsham, has the remedy. PTW has started an “office calls” program whereby its therapists will come to a patient’s workplace to deliver treatments. Jim Fagnani, PTW’s co-owner and managing partner, said the service is being offered…
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BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center opens location in Collegeville
Overeating isn’t always the major reason for carrying extra weight. And sometimes it’s not how much you eat, it’s what you eat that causes issues. Now, women in Collegeville area searching for help in their weight loss journey have a new resource — BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Center, 305 2nd Ave., writes Donna Rovins in The…
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Nurses at Pottstown Hospital sign off on a three-year contract
Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP), based in Conshohocken and representing 325 nurses at Pottstown Hospial, confirmed that, after two years of negotiations, the union has ratified a three-year deal. The contract, according to the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP), includes average wage increases of 5 percent in…
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Pediatric dentist proves education is key to good dental hygiene
Dr. Kailey Housley may be a pediatric dentist for Children’s Dental Health, a network with more than 20 practices throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, including ones in Ambler, Limerick, and Plymouth Meeting. But given the extra time she spends informing patients and parents about issues that may affect a child’s dental health, she could also double…
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Nurse at Einstein Montgomery organizing team for Walk to End Alzheimer’s in honor family member
The number say a lot, but not all. The numbers tell the facts of this disease, but not the impact on families this disease has. Of the top 10 leading causes of death in the U.S. Alzheimer’s is the only disease that can’t be prevented, cured or slowed. But that alarming fact, according to act.alz.org, will…
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Restore Integrative Wellness Center to open marijuana dispensary in Elkins Park
After opening its first medical marijuana dispensary in Philadelphia’s Fishtown section last March, Restore Integrative Wellness Center is scheduled to open a second location. The Montgomery County site will be the 12th dispensary to open in southeastern Pennsylvania since the start of the year. The 5,000-square foot dispensary in Elkins Park, about the same size as…
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National Comprehensive Cancer Network moves headquarters to Plymouth Meeting
National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) picked up and moved from its former Fort Washington location to Chemical Road in Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County. The move was necessary to accommodate the nonprofit more space to host meetings and its growing staff. NCCN currently has an alliance of 27 leading academic cancer centers. Its new 65,000-square-foot office…
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HCR ManorCare steps up its game with community involvement
As a skilled nursing facility, HCR ManorCare has done much to provide and help its patients. Now, the Upper Merion-based facility is now stepping up its game in the community. HCR ManorCare King of Prussia recently donated a sign bearing the name of the provider of short-term, post-hospital services and long-term care to signify its…
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Audubon-based Globus Medical acquires developer of surgical planning software
Globus Medical, a company based in Audubon that specializes in products and technology used in musculoskeletal and spine injuries, acquired Nemaris Inc., a company that develops and markets surgical planning software. Dave Demski, the CEO of Globus, said the acquisition of Nemaris and its Surgimap platform — which allows health care professionals to simulate potential surgical…
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Bryce Sillyman named Pottstown Hospital COO
Pottstown Hospital has announced the appointment of Bryce Sillyman as its new chief operating officer. A Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Sillyman brings more than 20 years of leadership experience to his new position, writes Donna Rovins at pottsmerc.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Sillyman holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s in health…
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Elmwood Park Zoo joins with outside forces for jaguar surgery
Elmwood Park Zoo’s adult female jaguar, Inka, recently underwent dental surgery to help remove a badly damaged canine tooth. Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Michele Goodman recruited the help of veterinary dental specialist Dr. John Lewis of NorthStar Vets, veterinary anesthesiologist Dr. Andrea Caniglia of Veterinary Dental Specialists, and Brandywine Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Erica Miller to help with Inka’s procedure. [uam_ad…
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Tech Talk: EIR Healthcare unveils modular hospital room
EIR Healthcare, Philadelphia-based company, rolled out the prototype of its its first offerinng Wednesday: a prefabricated, modular hospital room that goes by the name of MedModular. The unveiling took place in a Delaware County warehouse, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] EIR is hoping hospitals will see the advantage of the prefab hospital rooms,…
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