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Chester County Hospital was founded in 1892 as the county’s first hospital. Since then, the non-profit has grown into a 248-bed acute-care inpatient facility in West Chester. It also has outpatient services in Exton, West Goshen, New Garden, West Grove, Jennersville, and Kennett Square. In 2013, Chester County Hospital became part of Penn Medicine, which is one of the world’s leading academic medical centers, dedicated to medical education, biomedical research, and excellent patient care. In addition to quality-driven medical and surgical services, Chester County Hospital also offers home health, inpatient hospice and skilled nursing care; occupational medicine; outpatient laboratory, radiology and physical therapy services; wound care; cardiopulmonary rehab; and a prenatal clinic for the underserved. Learn more at ChesterCountyHospital.org. In 2020, Chester County Hospital will complete the largest expansion in its history. The project will welcome a state-of-the-art procedural platform with 15 operating room suites, a 99-bed patient tower, a new main entrance and an expanded and renovated Emergency Department.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Administrators at the Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) rallied to support first responders in their fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). To help front-line healthcare professionals protect …
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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA — The Lincoln University community rallied together to collect more than 50 cases of personal protective equipment for area healthcare workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic.
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Due to the recent Coronavirus emergency, Chester County Hospital announced an updated list of temporarily closed locations and is revising hours at others.
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital is hard at work combating the COVID-19 virus and today, the hospital announced its staff currently has the gear they need to protect …
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CHESTER COUNTY, PA —The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, has quickly organized several much-needed efforts in our community during this unprecedented time …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital announced it has been named a 2019 Pinnacle of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Pinnacle of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing clients from health care …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Two doctors from Chester County were recently recognized for their extensive contributions and service in assisting the medically underserved people of Honduras, state Senator Andy Dinniman …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — The American College of Cardiology has once again awarded Chester County Hospital the HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence for its continued commitment to providing advanced …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has been honored as a 2019 top performer in the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award from Vizient. The hospital placed number …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Hospital has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients …
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