Health Care

Studies have suggested that Red 40 can cause neurobehavioral problems in some children. But some experts say more research is needed.

Organizers say they want better job security, protections against being fired unfairly and salaries that keep up with the cost of living.

Critics of private equity say these companies are purely profit-motivated, putting dividends before patient care and safety. Proponents argue companies can improve efficiency.

The change comes less than a year after Suburban Community Hospital was converted to a smaller “micro hospital” last summer which resulted in layoffs.

They say the Trump administration’s massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.

The rate of hepatitis C infections is higher among Vietnam War veterans and others who may have been exposed during their service more than 50 years ago.

The cash-strapped Chester Upland School District stands to lose $2.2 million in annual tax revenue with Crozer Health’s closure.

Delaware County lawmakers sent a letter to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, asking him to “leave no stone unturned in holding” Crozer Health’s owner accountable.

The joint venture of Jefferson Health, the city school district and Esperanza College aims to address the shortage of health care workers.

The imminent breakdown of Crozer Health, Delaware County’s largest health system, is leaving many communities without proper ambulance coverage.

Researchers at Saint Joseph’s University are collaborating with Bancroft, a New Jersey nonprofit, to pilot AI technology with people in assisted living communities.

With Crozer Health shuttering, key behavioral health services will be eliminated as early as Monday.

Fabric Health, a Washington-based company, helps residents, parents and families with Medicaid, food assistance and other social services.

Crozer Health’s bankrupt parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, says it will cost $20 to $30 million to close the two hospitals.

For-profit parent company Prospect Medical Holdings moved Monday to shutter Delaware County’s largest hospital system.