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End of an era as Crozer-Chester Medical Center closes for good
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End of an era as Crozer-Chester Medical Center closes for good

Crozer-Chester Medical Center has closed for good as Delaware County secures funding for ambulance coverage.

May 2, 2025 6:09pm EDT
Why allergy season feels worse in 2025 and what you can do about it

Why allergy season feels worse in 2025 and what you can do about it

Experts say climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons. Here’s why your symptoms may feel worse this year—and what you can do to feel better.

May 2, 2025 5:32pm EDT
Broad Street Run 2025: Runners receive their bibs, share why they run
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Broad Street Run 2025: Runners receive their bibs, share why they run

Runners lined up to receive their bibs for the 2025 Broad Street Run and many share their stories about why they run.

May 2, 2025 5:18pm EDT
Crozer Health: ER closes leaving potential gaps in medical coverage; 'People are going to suffer'

Crozer Health: ER closes leaving potential gaps in medical coverage; 'People are going to suffer'

The emergency department at Crozer Hospital is closed as the end nears for the Delaware County hospital closing in bankruptcy in early May leaving potential gaps in medical coverage across the region.

April 30, 2025 5:57pm EDT
Crozer-Chester closure impacts community in far-reaching manner
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Crozer-Chester closure impacts community in far-reaching manner

The emergency department at Crozer Hospital is closed as the end nears for the Delaware County hospital closing in bankruptcy in early May leaving potential gaps in medical coverage across the region.

April 30, 2025 5:37pm EDT
Crozer Health closure: Delco delegation demands AG to open criminal investigation

Crozer Health closure: Delco delegation demands AG to open criminal investigation

Doctors and patients are sounding off after learning the Crozer Health closure will impact related and nearby medical practices.

April 29, 2025 8:46pm EDT
Champagne, white wine may lower sudden cardiac arrest risk, new study suggests

Champagne, white wine may lower sudden cardiac arrest risk, new study suggests

New research published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology identifies 56 factors linked to sudden cardiac arrest risk — and suggests champagne and white wine may offer surprising heart benefits.

April 29, 2025 7:47pm EDT
Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Dog detects woman's breast cancer before doctors: 'He knew all along'

Breanna Bortner, a 31-year-old from Minnesota, credits her dog Mochi with helping detect her breast cancer before doctors confirmed it.

April 28, 2025 2:28pm EDT
With the closure of Crozer, Taylor hospitals, over 75K must seek emergency medical attention further away
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With the closure of Crozer, Taylor hospitals, over 75K must seek emergency medical attention further away

Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital saw a combined 78,000 emergency room patients a year and those will now have to go to other already overburdened hospitals farther away.

April 25, 2025 10:55pm EDT
Gift of Life: Delco woman grateful for second chance after transplant

Gift of Life: Delco woman grateful for second chance after transplant

It’s National Donate Life Month and for one local mom, it’s personal. She’s a heart transplant recipient who is so grateful to the sweet soul who saved her life. To celebrate, she is taking part in the Gift of Life’s Donor Dash 5-K Sunday.

April 25, 2025 9:05pm EDT
Delco woman will participate in Gift of Life Donor Dash, feeling grateful for second chance
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Delco woman will participate in Gift of Life Donor Dash, feeling grateful for second chance

The 28th Annual Gift of Life Donor Dash is this Sunday and a Delaware County woman shares her story, explaining why she was given a second chance of life.

April 25, 2025 6:58pm EDT
Crozer closure: Patients turned away, as staff prepare for last days

Crozer closure: Patients turned away, as staff prepare for last days

As Taylor Hospital closes and Crozer-Chester Medical Center prepares for its last week, patients are being turned away for simple procedures and employees, some of whom have worked for decades, are heartbroken the end is so near.

April 25, 2025 6:05pm EDT
As Taylor Hospital closes, Crozer set to close next week, patients are turned away
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As Taylor Hospital closes, Crozer set to close next week, patients are turned away

As Taylor Hospital closes and Crozer-Chester Medical Center prepares for its last week, patients are being turned away for simple procedures and employees, some of whom have worked for decades, are heartbroken the end is so near.

April 25, 2025 5:36pm EDT
New blood test unveiled to enhance detection of common cancers

New blood test unveiled to enhance detection of common cancers

UK researchers created the test using AI to examine blood samples to detect cancer present in the body.

April 25, 2025 3:37pm EDT
USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

USDA withdraws plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry: What to know

The USDA will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their raw products, withdrawing a Biden-era proposal. Here's what to know.

April 25, 2025 7:39am EDT
Crozer closure: Delco residents fear dwindling healthcare access as hospitals prepare to close

Crozer closure: Delco residents fear dwindling healthcare access as hospitals prepare to close

As Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital prepare to close their doors, Delaware County residents are fearful about their future access to healthcare.

April 24, 2025 11:22pm EDT
Crozer closure: Community meeting regarding healthcare access does little to alleviate fears
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Crozer closure: Community meeting regarding healthcare access does little to alleviate fears

The Delaware County Health Department hosted a community meeting to help ease fears and offer support, but residents were not assured of anything as Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital prepare to close.

April 24, 2025 10:26pm EDT
Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025

Whooping cough on the rise again: What parents need to know in 2025

CDC data shows US whooping cough cases have doubled in 2025 compared to last year, raising concerns over vaccine hesitancy and declining immunization rates.

April 24, 2025 7:54pm EDT
Chester County family desperate for medical transport to bring sick dad home from vacation

Chester County family desperate for medical transport to bring sick dad home from vacation

A local family is desperate to bring their father, a Vietnam veteran and two-time Purple Heart recipient, back home to Chester County after he suffered a medical emergency while away on vacation in Las Vegas.

April 24, 2025 5:46pm EDT
Family desperate to bring home sick dad from Vegas vacation turned hospital stay
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Family desperate to bring home sick dad from Vegas vacation turned hospital stay

A Phoenixville couple took their first vacation in 10 years, only for the husband to experience a serious medical emergency and spend the majority of time in the hospital. Their family is desperate to bring the couple home.

April 24, 2025 5:38pm EDT
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