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At Penn Medicine, evolving patient needs guide expansion
Penn Medicine’s expansion strategy is guided by a common goal — building spaces that can adapt to medical innovation and evolving patient needs. From research laboratories and hospital wards to community-based clinics, leaders at the University of Pennsylvania Health System say facilities are designed to breed innovation and bridge the gap between scientific discovery and patient care.
PA Times
Op-Ed: Life Is Too Expensive: My Plan to Lower Your Costs
By Rep. Brendan Boyle I am proud to live in Northeast Philadelphia and be raising my family here. The Northeast is a great place to live and work. Recently, though, things have become harder for most Northeast families. Whenever I speak to my neighbors, there is one thing that always comes up in our conversation: […]
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ERAs Health & Longevity, new direct primary care practice, now open in Blue Bell
Jennifer Hwang, DO, soft launched ERAs Health & Longevity of Blue Bell on August 18. The new direct primary care practice is membership-based, meaning patients pay an annual fee. The facility has two doors: one for mid-life adults who want to stay ahead of their health, and another for older, aging adults.
Main Line Media News
Narberth Ambulance advances pre-hospital care with whole blood capability
NARBERTH — Narberth Ambulance has officially launched a pre-hospital whole blood program in partnership with the Blood Bank of Delmarva, bringing life-saving care directly to patients before they reach the hospital. Whole blood transfusion on our ambulances allows our paramedics to support a patient’s critical condition in both traumatic...
beckersspine.com
Drexel names orthopedic surgery chair
Philadelphia-based Drexel University College of Medicine named Asif Ilyas, MD, academic chair of orthopedic surgery, according to a Sept. 2 LinkedIn post. Dr. Ilyas had served as interim chair of the department since December 2025. He is also a professor of orthopedic surgery and pediatrics and associate dean of clinical research.
DELCO.Today
ChristianaCare Hospital, Springfield Marks Construction Milestone with Beam Signing
Construction crews, hospital executives, and local officials marked a milestone Aug. 26, signing a ceremonial beam to celebrate the completion of the structural phase for ChristianaCare Hospital in Springfield, according to a press release from ChristianaCare. The new hospital, at 351 North State Road, is still on track to open...
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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Issues Updated Clinical Guidelines for Pediatric Oxygen Administration
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia released updated clinical guidelines on August 28, 2026, regarding the administration and medical use of oxygen gas. The documentation outlines standardized protocols for therapeutic oxygen delivery, including indications for use, safety precautions, and technical specifications for clinical environments. These guidelines detail the physiological requirements...
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Doctor who treated kids during '90s measles outbreak in Philadelphia urges vaccinations
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — During the winter of 1991 into 1992, Philadelphia saw around 1,400 cases of measles with nine deaths, according to a physician who treated kids during that time, who says it’s frustrating to once again see more cases. Dr. Paul Offit said CHOP and...