Expansion of Keystone Health’s behavioral health and dental programs completed
Upgrades funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act helps the nonprofit center continue to provide quality care.
Fox Chase Cancer Center uses internet to communicate success
Hospital to post data on its website that allows prospective patients to view the center’s success comapred to community hospitals.
Local hospitals ranked in top 5% nationwide
Region recognized for quality and clinical excellence, coming in at No. 23 in a list of Top 50 Cities for Hospital Care.
Rise in whooping cough cases results in a public health alert
Number of reported cases in Montgomery County has more than quadrupled since last year.
Budget cuts may affect how PA handles elder care
Some think Pennsylvania’s gaping budget deficit could be fixed by squeezing waste out of Medicaid and welfare programs, while others think that welfare isn’t wasteful spending when two-thirds of it goes to the elderly and disabled
PA lawmakers plan to support stricter regulations on abortion clinics
Due to recent negative finding in abortion clinics, state lawmakers are moved to make regulatory changes.
Hormone therapy may just put patients at greater risk of breast cancer
Hormone therapy for menopause may be causing women to have a greater risk of developing breast cancer and other serious illnesses.
PA follows Ohio’s footsteps in prescription transfer limitations
A recent surge of frequent changes of pharmacies from patients looking for discounts, has moved PA officials to limit the number of times consumers can transfer prescriptions between pharmacies.
Penn gains accreditation from a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers
For their commitment to offering their patients a significant advantage in their battle against breast disease.
Wayne Memorial receives grant from USDA
Grant to be used for increasing quality and efficiency of provided care.