RIDLEY PARK, Pa. (WPVI) — Delaware County officials say Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. may be closing both Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Chester and Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park later this month.
Officials said Prospect made that announcement in court.
The exact date of the closures remains fluid as the company continues through bankruptcy proceedings.
In a news conference Thursday, the community expressed outrage over thousands of jobs that would be lost and patients whose care would be in jeopardy.
“These people do not have a voice. They have nowhere to go, and they deserve quality health care like every other American,” said Peggy Malone, president of the Crozer-Chester Nurses Association.
Last month, a federal judge in Texas signed an agreement as a temporary solution to keep Delaware County’s largest health system operating for the next 30 days. It was done with the hope that the health system and the state would have more time to form a long-term plan.
However, officials from Prospect informed a bankruptcy court on Thursday that there is only enough money to keep the hospitals open through March 14, according to the Delaware County Council.
State lawmakers are now calling for accountability.
“Today, we stay together to call the attorney general yet again to file charges to hold Prospect accountable,” said Rep. Leann Krueger.
In a statement, Attorney General Dave Sunday said in part that the closure is an “avoidable travesty,” and his office is engaged in doing what it takes to save the health care system.
One nurse says things have not been the same under Prospect’s ownership.
“They promised they would not close hospitals, they closed Delaware County Hospital. They closed Springfield Hospital, they closed the operating room at Taylor. All they’ve done is take services away; they’ve done nothing to help the system,” said Bonnie Broderick, of Boothwyn.
The judge ordered all parties to keep negotiating.
Delaware County government recently created a dedicated website, DelcoPA.Gov/Prospect, to keep residents up to date on the status of Prospect-owned hospitals, Prospect’s bankruptcy, and additional resources available to residents. Residents are also encouraged to use the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line at (484)-276-2100.
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