Health

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Patricia Delorenzo, age 59, of Milford, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today in Scranton to Health Care Fraud charges before U.S. District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo. According to United States Attorney Peter J. Smith, a criminal information was filed in November 2012...
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CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services has earned a permanent spot on the Jefferson-Eagles Breast Health wall, located on the 3rd floor of the Jefferson Breast Care Center in Philadelphia. On Oct. 11, the center unveiled the newly renovated floor with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $1.04 million raised for the renovations were in part thanks...
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Physicians Care Surgical Hospital, Royersford, PA, signed an exclusive contract to become a provider for Independence Blue Cross, Southeastern Pennsylvania’s largest provider of health insurance. “Physicians Care and Independence Blue Cross have been working diligently on this contract to offer the beneficiaries of the plan options in the 422 Corridor,” says David W. Orskey,...
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October is an important month for Philly Pretzel Factory in Pottstown.  Not only is it national pretzel month, but it is also breast cancer awareness month and local owner Dave Hurlock is committed to twisting for a cure. During the entire month, Philly Pretzel Factory will sell pretzels shaped as ribbons to raise awareness...
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The Borough of Pottstown has built a new online report form called “A cleaner Pottstown.” This form allows borough residents to notify the city of issues in their neighborhoods while helping others. We are working to improve the quality of life in Pottstown. We believe that for homeowners and renters alike we can help...
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Piles of old tires can not only look unsightly, but also can create a breeding ground for disease-carrying mosquitoes. To mitigate these problems, the Montgomery County Commissioners have authorized the Waste System Authority to hold a free tire collection so that residents can get rid of these hard-to-dispose-of items. On Saturday, September 25th from...
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The Freedom Valley YMCA Synchronized Swim Team (FVS) completed its 2010 season this summer with a strong showing at the Keystone State Games in York, but it was just one of several prestigious end-of-season competitions for the four-year-old team. Some of the team’s newest swimmers Gabrielle Bianco of Phoenixville, Jennifer Dinnocenti of Spring City,...
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Neuronetics, Inc., maker of the NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy® system, has been selected by the World Economic Forum as a 2011 Technology Pioneer. Through a rigorous screening process, the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers program identifies companies from around the world that develop and apply the most innovative and transformational technologies that...
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Limerick Generating Station employees walked, baked, and raffled their way to raising more than $12,000 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life recently held in Pottstown. Limerick’s maintenance department also donated their time and expertise to ensure the event had the electricity it needed to be a success. “The efforts of Limerick Generating...
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Weather permitting, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Delaware County Intercommunity Health Coordination will apply treatments the evening of Wednesday, July 21, in portions of Upper Chichester and Lower Chichester townships to control adult mosquito populations. The rain date for this application is Thursday, July 22. Adult mosquitoes in these areas have tested...
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