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Jefferson Health, Lehigh Valley Health Network To Merge

In a statement late Tuesday morning, Jefferson Health and the Lehigh Valley Health Network said they “signed a non-binding letter of intent to create a leading integrated care delivery system, including a national research university, and an expanded not-for-profit health plan.”. Pending regulatory approvals, the health systems plan to

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Lower Bucks Hospital Opens Public Vaccination Clinic

WEBLower Bucks Hospital opened its public vaccination clinic in Bristol Township on Tuesday. The hospital’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic moved patients who qualify under Phase 1A of the state’s plan from registration to inoculation orderly and quickly. Patients received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Michelle Aliprantis, the spokesperson

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PA Health Officials Place New Benchmarks On Vaccine Providers

WEBPennsylvania received approximately 175,000 doses of both COVID-19 vaccines this week. Providers have administered 1.6 million of the 2.6 million doses its …

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Intermediate Unit Hands Out Caring Community Awards

WEBProvided Bucks County Intermediate Unit: County Health Department Director Dr. David Damsker receives a Caring Community award from Bucks IU Executive …

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COVID-19 Omicron Boosters Being Distributed, Bucks County …

WEBVaccine providers across the county and state will begin administering the new COVID-19 boosters to those who want them as soon as this week. The Bucks …

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Capital Health Plans Surgical Hospital In Middletown

WEBThe exterior of facility Capital Health will be overhauling. A New Jersey health system will continue its expansion into Bucks County with the creation of a “multi …

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COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance Updated Again By County Health …

WEBThe Bucks County Health Department has again updated it’s COVID-19 mitigation measures and masking guidance for schools after previous plans received …

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After Lying Low, Dr. Damsker Returns To Stress 'COVID-19 …

WEBAfter months out of the spotlight, Bucks County Health Department Director Dr. David Damsker has emerged in a county video on COVID-19. Damsker, who has a medical degree and one in public health, has largely been out of public view since his school COVID-19 mitigation guidance in August caused a flap.The state’s top health …

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Falls Twp. Hospital Receives Award From National Watchdog

WEBJefferson Bucks Hospital in Falls Township recently received a high-ranking award from a national watchdog organization that scrutinizes hospital records, reflecting …

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Health Officials: Get Your Flu Shot

WEBThe Pennsylvania Department of Health recommends the flu shot or nasal spray for all residents six months of age and older. “Every flu season is different and this …

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First-Of-Its-Kind Crisis Stabilization Center Planned For Bucks County

WEBDesigned for 24-hour observation, treatment, and supervision, the crisis stabilization center aim to either prevent or alleviate behavioral health emergencies or …

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Bucks County WIC Program Moves To New Provider

WEBAnyone with questions on the program can contact MFHS at 1-800-367-6347 ext. 1019 ext. 1119 or ext. 1054. MFHS has opened three new WIC centers in Bucks …

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County Approves Multi-Million Dollar Mental Health Diversion …

WEBThe Bucks County Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a more than $16 million mental health diversion center that advocates and officials have said is …

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PA Mulls End Of Medical Non-Compete Agreements

WEBThe agreements have also attracted the ire of medical groups. The American Academy of Family Physicians calls non-compete agreements “lose-lose” and …

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Lower Bucks Hospital Appears To Be On The Market

WEBThe news broke as the nurses’ union has been negotiating a new contract ahead of a planned strike on Friday. “We believe it’s incredibly important that Lower …

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After Woes, Lower Bucks Hospital’s New CEO Has Vision For …

WEBMotte comes to Lower Bucks Hospital with more than 23 years experience in acute-hospital management. Most recently, he served for eight years as CEO of St. Alexius Hospital, a 337-bed hospital In St. Louis, where he was also president of the Lutheran School of Nursing, affiliated with St. Alexius. Bucks County offers him new challenges.

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$225M In COVID-19 Relief Slated For PA Health Care Workers

WEBThe proposal, which passed the General Assembly unanimously, will allocate $210 million in reserved federal stimulus money directly to hospitals and mental health …

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St. Mary Medical Center Welcomes New President & Chief Medical …

WEBDr. Edward O’Dell DO is the hospital’s new chief medical officer. Magro and O’Dell will remain as president and chief medical officer respectively at Nazareth …

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State Looks To Expand Access To Doula Services In 2024

WEBThe state agency held a meeting with stakeholders in October to identify ways to expand access to doula care under Medicaid in 2024. “DHS is working toward …

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