High-quality health care is safe, effective, patient-centered and equitable. Across Penn Medicine, we take this responsibility to heart. Congrats to the Chester County Hospital team on their recent recognition by Vizient, Inc. as a 2024 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership top performer.

You’re invited to our TRUNK OR TREAT EVENT! Join our Pediatric Unit team for some safe, fun, trick or treating Sunday, October 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Chester County Hospital. Please RSVP to help us estimate our number of participants. spr.ly/6188UeMI2

Congratulations to Kapil Rangavajhala, MD, recently named medical director for Critical Care Services at Chester County Hospital. Learn more about our Critical Care Services: spr.ly/6018UTe5y

A new study links light pollution with an increased risk of #Alzheimers. Quality #sleep is a pillar of brain health, so it "wasn't a surprise" to see that evening light exposure that disrupts sleep is associated with #dementia, says Jason Karlawish. spr.ly/6017UQemR

Join us in celebrating our incredible team of 140 Emergency Department nurses who work tirelessly to provide exceptional care to more than 65,000 patients each year. Thank you for making a profound difference in the lives of those who come to us for care. #EDNursesWeek

Chester County Hospital graduate interns recently visited Coatesville to provide healthy food cooking demonstrations and tasty samples for clients of CYWA. Learn more about CYWA here: spr.ly/6014UI9Vi

Who should get genetic testing for #breastcancer? BasserBRCA director Susan Domchek, MD, outlines the factors that may put you at elevated risk. spr.ly/6016qPuxq

Is the "3-2-1 rule" the secret to better sleep? Psychologist Jennifer Goldschmeid, PhD, spoke with HuffPost about the popular bedtime routine. spr.ly/6011qPRDt

Chester County Hospital’s (CCH) NICU team recently completed a ten-day readathon for the fourth annual Babies with Books (BWB) initiative. BWB is a friendly reading competition between NICUs worldwide to encourage reading with babies in the NICU.

The West Chester Christmas Parade, sponsored by Chester County Hospital, seeks applications for 125 parade marshals to help prepare floats, local Olympians, and the 2024 Mummers Champion String Band for the parade. Chester County Hospital vista.today/2024/10/west-c…

Shingles affects eyes of 100,000 people each year in the US, but there has been no long-term treatment for it. Now, researchers have shown that extended use of an existing treatment reduces the chance of disease-related vision loss. spr.ly/6013qljav

🎃👻 What a fantastic day for our Trunk or Treat Halloween event at Chester County Hospital on Saturday! #TrunkOrTreat #FamilyFun #ChesterCountyHospital

mRNA vaccines saved millions from #COVID19. Now, they have the potential to fight a host of diseases, from norovirus and malaria and to ALS and cancer. In this clip, mRNA vaccine pioneer and 2023 The Nobel Prize Laureate The Drew Weissman Lab explains exciting future of #mRNA.

Early detection & personalized care are key in breast cancer treatment, says Dr. Hayley Knollman. Her advice? Focus on mental & emotional health post-treatment. Set goals, big or small, to stay motivated—like a coffee date or a special trip. spr.ly/6015qA5g5

The main entrance to Chester County Hospital will be closed from 7:00 am-4:00 pm daily from Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1 for new macadam installation. Only emergency vehicles will be given access, if needed.

Competitive juices are running high at Chester County Hospital. Our annual “Gourd-geous” contest inspired a creative collection of decorated pumpkins, submitted by a variety of hospital departments and enjoyed by patients and staff alike. Employees will vote for the winner.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last Sunday for our NICU reunion. It was so great to reconnect and see so many NICU graduates enjoying the season!

Research finds that a decline in balance is tied to muscle loss amid #aging, says Dr. John Vasudevan. He suggests that, instead of just focusing on balance, to focus on exercises that maintain the entire body. spr.ly/6017SzR5h

Our staff members look forward to working with 72 students from the Allied Health Class of the Technical College High School Brandywine Campus as they begin their rotations at Chester County Hospital. Welcome to these enthusiastic students!

Chester County Hospital’s Behavioral Health Response Team is providing both staff and patients with resources and solutions when patients show signs of behavior that might turn violent. Learn more here: spr.ly/6018SP4uE