Tick Disease Rates Rising In Chester Co.: Latest Statistics

Lyme disease and more are spreading around the region this spring as ticks continue to proliferate.

Phoenixville Hospital Gets 'C' Grade For Patient Safety

The hospital scored worse than average in several key safety metrics. Details:

How Safe Is Phoenixville Hospital? New Patient Safety Grades Released

How safe is your local hospital, and how does it compare to others in the region?

12 Phoenixville Doctors Named To 'Best Of' List

Some of the best doctors in the world are on your doorstep. Check out the full list:

Health Inspections In Phoenixville Area In November

The Chester County Health Department inspected restaurants and other eateries in the Phoenixville area in November.

$19.7M Allocated To Chester County For Opioid Settlement

Chester County Department of Drug and Alcohol Services seeks input from the community in a survey on how to use the funds.

Phoenixville YMCA to Host Battle of the Badges

Phoenixville and Schuylkill Township police are participating in a blood drive for the American Red Cross at the Phoenixville YMCA.

Cancer-Linked ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Valley Creek: Study

The United States States Geological Survey, a government agency, analyzed water samples from 161 streams.

Iodide Tablets For Those Near Limerick Plant

Tablets are available at Kimberton Fire Company, by mail, or at the Chester County Services Center, 601 Westtown Road, West Chester.

DEP Declares Code Orange Air Quality Action Day For Chester County

Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity again on Tuesday, July 18.

Department of Environmenal Protection Declares Code Orange Tuesday

Children and those with breathing issues are asked to stay inside on July 18.

Code Orange Day Declared Thursday: UPDATE

The state Department of Environmental Protection recommends that children and those with respiratory limit outdoor activities.

Air Quality In Chesco Thursday Night: Unhealthy

The air quality in Chester County is in the"unhealthy" category Thursday night.

Air Quality In Chesco: "Very Unhealthy"

The AirNow report at 11 a.m. today shows that air quality remains unhealthy and is expected to improve Friday.

Air Quality In Chesco: Very Unhealthy

The air quality is predicted to continue to be unhealthy Thursday.

Code Orange Continues In Chesco: State Officials

Code Orange means young children, the elderly and those with respiratory problems should limit outdoor activities.

Lyme Disease Season Is Coming: Chesco Officials Warn

Chester County commissioners presented a proclamation to the county's health department recognizing the detrimental impact of Lyme disease.

May Is Mental Health Month: DA

Chester County has several hotlines residents can call for help with mental health issues.

Bike Rodeo For Kids May 6 In Tredyffrin

Registration is required to participate in a bicycle rodeo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 6.

$18M Jury Verdict To Phoenixville Woman Upheld By Judge

Judge Edward Griffith denied requests to overturn the jury award for 27-year-old Kerri Downes whose breast cancer was misdiagnosed.

TowerHEALTH To Provide Emergency Services In Phoenixville

Ambulances will be stationed at the Phoenixville Fire Company 24/7.

Phoenixville Hospital Recognized For Excellent In Birth Services

The hospital earned a five-star rating from Healthgrades, a hospital information provider based in Denver, Colo.

Potassium Iodide Pills To Prevent Exposure To Limerick Power Plant

The pills are available Thursday at the Kimberton Fire Company

$218M State Grants Go To Chesco Recreation Areas

The funding was awarded to the Bryn Coed, a nature preserve in Chester Springs, and to West Vincent Township for access to French Creek.

Phoenixville YMCA: Back To School Celebration

The public is invited to tour the YMCA for free and learn about discounts and promotions available for new members.

$18M To Phoenixville Woman In Malpractice Case Is Correct: Lawyer

Kerri Downes, 26, was misdiagnosed by a certified nurse practitioner when treated for a lump on her breast at age 22, a jury concluded.

Tower Health Plans To Keep Phoenixville Hospital Open: Philly.com

The nonprofit health system continued to run low on cash reserves, but has no plans to close Phoenixville Hospital.

Low Stress: Chesco Has The Lowest Stress From COVID, Study Says

Chester County has the lowest level of stress of 67 counties during the pandemic, according to My Biosource, a COVID research center.

High Pollution Levels Call For Staying Indoors, DEP Says

The Department of Environmental Protection recommends avoiding outdoor activities Wednesdat due to high levels of pollution.

Phoenixville Hospital Provides Mobile Vaccine Clinics For 5,000

The mobile vaccine clinic is highlighted in Tower Health's 2022 Community Health Assessment.

Chester County Rises To Medium Level Of COVID-19 Cases

The number of positive COVID-19 cases rises 27% in the last week, the Chester County Department of Health reports today.

Phoenixville Hospital Provides Notice Of Data Privacy Incident

The employee who improperly accessed patient medical records has been terminated, and new safeguards are being implemented.

Phoenixville Health Care Access Director Tracy Shantz Retires

Renae Bierer is promoted to new executive leader at the end of May

New Stretch Of Schuylkill River Trail Opens In Southeastern PA

Another two-mile piece in the crown jewel of the Philadelphia region's trail network has been completed.

Coatesville VA Director Responds To Report To Close Hospital

Jeffrey A. Beiler II says the hospital will continue to provide quality care to 19,000 vets in Delco, Chesco and Montco counties.

Tower Health Updates Mask Policy

Phoenixville Hospital requires staff, patients and visitors to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Phoenixville Area

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Chester County and across PA.

Hospital Capacity In Phoenixville Area: See Latest Numbers

See how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Chester County and across PA.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Phoenixville Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Chester County.

How Close Are Phoenixville Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Chester County.

Chester County Government: Hospital Closures

Brandywine Hospital and their emergency department are scheduled to close on January 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.