'I’m concerned this is going to cost lives down the line.' Local lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the uncertain future of a Delaware County hospital. RossDiMattei reports.
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pa. — Local lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the uncertain future of a Delaware County hospital. They are concerned it will close and leave thousands in the community without health care services.
For residents of Delaware County, the uncertainty and the fear of not receiving the medical services they need when they need them continues to exacerbate.Sound Engineer Ambushed By 5 Gunmen Outside Recording Studio In South Philadelphia: Police“They are putting our community at risk by the programs they are closing,” Delaware County Council Chair Monica Taylor said.
According to Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Crozer Health, it has lost millions of dollars since the start of the pandemic and that’s why the company is cutting services. “If you have a heart attack or if you need police or fire, those are usually helped or provided in cooperation but funded by the local governments,” Kevin Spiegel, the CEO of Crozer health, said. “Here, we’ve been doing this for free for 50 years.”
“First they shut down the maternity, then came the intensive care units and surgery. They recently announced they’re closing outpatient substance abuse clinics. They’re shuttering virtually every service,” state Rep. Mike Zabel said.“I’ve asked them, ‘Is this your intent to shutter Delaware County Memorial Hospital?’ And they have not denied,” he said.“I’m concerned this is going to cost lives down the line,” Zabel said.
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