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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