Hospitals

Carroll - Hahnemann University Hospital

Hahnemann University Hospital to close later this year

Health Insurance

About 1 in 6 emergency room visits result in a 'surprise bill'

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Surgeons who mistreat co-workers put patients in danger, study finds

Surgeon stock photo

Children's Health

U.S. News ranks CHOP as second best children's hospital in country

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia ranked second best hospital

Children's Health

Nail polish, makeup spur one ER visit every two hours for young children

children personal care products poisoning

Never say ‘die’: Why so many doctors won’t break bad news

Doctor Mask Tape 06142019

Hershey Medical center reveals expanded emergency department

Hershey Medical Center ER

As ER wait times grow, more patients leave against medical advice

Emergency Room Wait Time 05202019

Here's how Philly-area hospitals 'score' in safety

Patient Blood Pressure 05162019

Robotic health care is coming to a hospital near you

Da Vinci Robotic Surgery 05092019

'Hospital openness' can lead to lower mortality rates and improved patient safety, study finds

hospital openness mortality

Penn Medicine shortens hospital stays for mothers and their newborn babies

Newborn Baby at Hospital

'Banana bag' administered to sober up patients at hospitals

wendy williams banana bag

Children's Health

CHOP ranked best pediatrics department in the U.S.

Carroll - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Buerger Cent

Penn Medicine just opened an entire center dedicated to spinal care and back pain

penn medicine spine center

Days before heading to ER, patients Google symptoms, illnesses

Google_Search_Computer

Confusing and high bills for cancer patients add to anxiety and suffering

02132019_medical_bills_Flickr

New Jersey hospitals restrict visitors in effort to limit spread of flu

hospital hallway pexels

With hospitals charging $32,093 to deliver a baby in the U.S., you should know what's in the bill

baby feet pexels

Prefab hospital rooms infused with smart technology look to reduce falls, infections

Carroll - MedModular prefab hospital room

Lancaster hospital employee charged with alleged indecent assault of patient

Lancaster General Hospital

These are the safest — and least-safe — hospitals in the Philadelphia area

Mercy Philadelphia Hospital

At least 91 people voted from Philadelphia hospitals on Election Day

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Philadelphia Eagles

Are 'Super Bowl babies' a real thing? Apparently, it's happening in Philadelphia

Carroll - Eagles' Super Bowl Win Celebrations and Destruction

Hospitalized on Election Day? Here's how you can still vote

Penn Votes Project

Penn Medicine breaks ground on new Radnor outpatient center

Radnor Penn Medicine

Delco stroke patients no longer will be sent to Philly for acute treatment

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The Monthly Migraine: The ER bill was $1,600, but the pain was worse

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Police: Patient attempted to rape nurse at Pennsylvania hospital

Christian Bonnett

Penn Medicine hospitals ranked among nation's best by U.S. News and World Report

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Watch Aretha Franklin's last performance in Philadelphia

Aretha Franklin

Children's Health

Three breast milk depots to open soon in Philly area

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Arrested development: Can we improve cardiac arrest survival in hospitals?

Woman impaled by rogue beach umbrella at Seaside Heights

Beach umbrella

How to build a better, safer, more welcoming hospital

07042018_healing_garden_Mayo_CC

CHOP unveils plan for new inpatient hospital in King of Prussia

CHOP Children's Hospital

Lancaster student 'temporarily restrained' by police, taken to hospital for treatment

ambulance

Preemie cams let family in, keep germs out

05312018_baby_hospital_Pexels

Being clear about your last wishes can make death easier for you and loved ones

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Pennsylvania hospital apologizes for telling patients to get care somewhere else

Stock_Carroll - Hospital ER Gurney

Hospitals lure diabetes patients with self-care courses, but costs can weigh heavily

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Spinal Cord Injuries

Magee Rehab fundraiser draws patients from all walks of life

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‘Nightmare bacteria’ stalk U.S. hospitals

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