Chester County Hospital

A bright reminder from our hospital family that there is light at the end of the tunnel (or hall)! Thank you to our teammate Maryfe Walsh from 4 Tower for capturing this beautiful sunrise in the new Pavilion. #CCHstrong #Hope

Early detection of colon cancer is key because tomorrow can't wait. Join Colorectal Surgeon Anna Spivak, DO, on March 3 for an informational session to learn the ins and outs of colon health and what you can do to keep yourself protected. The event is free, but registration is required. #coloncancerawareness #ColonCancerAwarenessMonth

Pay your heart back this American Heart Month with some much-needed love and care. Here’s how: http://spr.ly/6016Hcawp #AmericanHeartMonth #HeartDisease #HeartDiseaseRisks

In 1882, Dr. Nathan Francis Mossell became the first African American to receive a medical degree from Penn. Shortly after, Mossell founded the Frederick Douglass Memorial Hospital and Training School to help increase access to medical education to other African American youths. It was the second Black hospital in the United States, offering not only medical care, but internships and training to Black doctors and nurses. #BlackHistoryMonth Learn more about Dr. Mossell's inspiring life and work. http://spr.ly/6187Hiax9

It's accurate to say that cardiovascular professionals don't miss a beat any year, but especially over the last year while protecting their patients, one of the most vulnerable populations, from COVID-19. We're so grateful to Chester County Hospital's cardiovascular professionals who have navigated and led during this crisis while continuing to deliver outstanding patient care and save lives in our communities. #CVPWeek21

Cardiac Rehab professionals play an important role in reducing the potentially devestating effects of heart disease. Join us in celebrating Chester County Hospital's Cardiac Rehab team in honor of #CRWeek21. Learn more about Chester County Hospital's comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Program: http://spr.ly/6183H9vId

Vascular surgeons treat a wide array of conditions that affect the blood vessels. Join this program, led by Chester County Hospital Vascular Surgeon Sean Ryan, MD, to learn about the most common reasons you might get referred, to understand your risk factors and how to take steps to avoid a visit with a vascular surgeon. To register, call 610-738-2300 or visit http://bit.ly/2LxTX7F

Some with autoimmune disorders like lupus or Crohn’s wonder: are the coronavirus vaccines safe for me? Chester County Hospitlal's Dr. Shafinaz Akhter addressed this question and others with NBC10 Philadelphia http://on.nbc10.com/qC8dRds

Congratulations to Chester County Hospital’s second annual Evidence-Based Practice Award Winners Kristie Boettcher, Maria Bolten (not pictured), Katie Costantini (not pictured), Megan Doble (not pictured), Ta-Seti Donald, Ayesha Gonsalves (not pictured), Sonya Hash (not pictured), Lisa Iozzo (not pictured), Mary McCarrie (not pictured), Chelsea McEvoy (not pictured), Mary Steffes (not pictured), Judy Suska (not pictured), and Trish Ward.

Congratulations to the 100+ Chester County Hospital physicians recognized as Top Doctors for 2020" by Main Line Today! Thank you to these dedicated physicians for continuing to provide the best care for our patients! http://spr.ly/6187HnMtU

New year, new you. Here’s how to set a realistic New Year’s resolution this year and improve your health for good. http://spr.ly/6189HXNZ9 #NewYear #NewYearsResolution #Goals #2021

Vaping is not new but we’re learning more about its dangers every day. Here’s an update on what you should know about vaping: http://spr.ly/6180HX9XY

95% of people say they would accept a life-saving organ, yet less than 50% of Pennsylvanians are registered organ and tissue donors. On #PADonorDay, help us save lives by registering and educating others about the power of donation. http://spr.ly/6186HVF0o

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized Chester County Hospital for demonstrating commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care for a third year in a row! http://bit.ly/2XemBgg

Halloween will be a little different this year due to COVID-19. Learn five helpful tips for a safe Halloween!

Happy Halloween from our tiniest trick or treaters! (Read the onesie ) Be safe, wear your masks, wash your hands, and remain 6 feet apart from those outside of your household as you enjoy the day’s festivities! #happyhalloween

Chester County Hospital proudly welcomed its first baby of the New Year at 1:59 a.m., January 1. Baby Amelie Luciana weighed 9 pounds 4 ounces and measured 22.5 inches upon her arrival. Mom, Dad, baby and her adoring nurses are all doing fine. Happy New Year!

Chester County Hospital received a ray of sunshine during this rainy week thanks to a generous donation from AJ Lovasz. AJ, a 13-year old self-taught crochetier, made 100 hats for the newborns at the hospital. His mother, Noriko, was notified about the need two months ago when family friends, Joe and Pat Kirkner, saw a post shared by RN Amy D’Antonio asking for donated hats. AJ got to work on his donation, diligently making hat after hat using his original baby cap patterns. ...Noriko shared that AJ’s autism helps him hyper focus, increasing the speed in which he was able to turn the hats around. Both AJ and Noriko were grateful for the opportunity to help the hospital, as it gave AJ something to do during the shutdown. Thanks to AJ, and the thousands of donations received over the last couple of months, the hospital is now well-stocked with hats for our newest patients and no longer in need of additional donations. See more

In just 30 years, advancements in breast cancer have saved countless lives. Catherine Porter, DO, Chair of the Breast Health Program at Chester County Hospital shares these game-changing discoveries: https://bit.ly/31NmrPz #BreastHealth #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Repost: Penn Medicine Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead!

Chester County Hospital is one of nine Pennsylvania hospitals to receive Healthgrades' 2021 Specialty Excellence Awards for cardiac care. This recognition shows that the hospital has demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes for heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment and heart valve surgery. Read more about this honor: http://spr.ly/6180GCymu

This little one rode her way to home in style after being discharged from the NICU last week! She spent two months with our NICU family and graduated after gaining 4 pounds and hitting all of her milestones. Way to go!

Starting an exercise at any age can be tough, but as you age, it may feel even more overwhelming. However, exercise is critical to staying healthy. Here’s how to stay moving as you get older: https://bit.ly/3kzOppA #StayingActiveAsYouAge #COVID19

Washing your hands is especially important to preventing the spread of viruses. When you can't access soap and water, use these tips for applying hand sanitizer effectively.

This National Respiratory Care Week, Chester County Hospital is honored to celebrate our dedicated respiratory therapists. These clinicians provide respiratory treatment to all patient care areas of the hospital, including pediatrics and the NICU. During the COVID-19 crisis, they have been an integral member of the care team as they provide seriously ill patients with the necessary breathing support to fight the virus, including the management of ventilators and regulation of oxygen. Thank you for all you do to serve our community. #RCWeek2020.

From myths about sugar consumption to genetics, there are plenty of misconceptions about breast cancer. Here are 5 facts about breast cancer: https://bit.ly/31y8IvW #BreastCancer #BreastCancerAwareness

Penn Medicine Experience Week is a weeklong recognition of the achievements and hard work of the Health System's employees. Locally, Chester County Hospital celebrated the week by welcoming Jennifer Lynne Croneberger, Speaker, Leadership and Culture Change Consultant and Coach, to share tips and tools to enhance the skill of Being Present - this year's theme. Our workforce took her virtual presentations to heart, as evidenced by the bevy of staff recognition cards highlighting the many ways colleagues displayed the act of being present in their day to day roles. #pennmedx

From wine to working out to your weight Cheryl Williams, CRNP, RNFA, a nurse practitioner at Penn Women’s Specialty Center, shares how your lifestyle choices may be impacting your risk of developing breast cancer: https://bit.ly/3lNeW2I #BreastCancer #BreastHealth #NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Pharmacists and pharmacy personnel make a big difference in the well-being of others. From immunizations to serving patients’ acute and chronic health needs to COVID-19 care, their expertise is an essential component to medical care. Chester County Hospital is grateful for your invaluable contributions to health and wellness. #NationalPharmacyWeek

Congratulations to Dr. Amanulla Khaji and the Electrophysiology team for implanting Chester County Hospital’s first Medtronic MICRA AV Leadless Pacemaker! Medtronic’s MICRA AV is the next step in the industry’s race to develop a completely leadless dual chamber pacemaker. Thank you to our dedicated Electrophysiology team for your commitment to providing advanced heart care to our community!