In May 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ended, marking a milestone in a pandemic that lasted more than three years, taking the lives of more than a million Americans and bringing unprecedented scientific breakthroughs and health care innovations to beat the virus.
Chester County Hospital's physicians, nurses, and staff from dozens of other health professions – from laboratory and pharmacy teams to respiratory therapists to the professionals who worked behind the scenes to support care at the bedside and in clinics – joined forces to provide exceptional care to patients during the pandemic.
Across Penn Medicine, teams cared for more than 27,650 COVID-19 inpatients, administered nearly 390,000 COVID-19 vaccines, and stood up more than 500 COVID-19 related clinical trials and other research studies to investigate how best to prevent and treat the virus.
I am proud of the courage displayed by every member of our hospital family, and I am beyond grateful to the Chester County community – our local neighbors, restaurants, service organizations, and businesses who supported us through an unimaginable time. The masks you made, the pizzas you delivered, the meals you prepared, the cards you sent, and the prayers you offered truly lifted us up.
Enjoy our latest issue of Synapse and the rest of summer filled with friends, family, and those you love.
Warm regards,
Michael J. Duncan
President and CEO, Chester County Hospital
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