Pa. health department suspending operations at Delaware County Memorial Hospital

In a statement, Delaware County officials said the decision to close the hospital is because of inadequate staffing.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced it is suspending operations at Delaware County Memorial Hospital on Monday.

In a statement issued Friday night, Delaware County officials said the decision to close the hospital is because of inadequate staffing.

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Just last month, a judge granted a temporary injunction preventing Crozer Health from closing the hospital and turning it into a behavioral health facility.

The county said it is now exploring all legal options to try to keep the hospital open.

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