Overview

• Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital are ceasing operations following approval from a Dallas bankruptcy court, marking a significant blow to Delaware County’s healthcare system.
• Ambulance diversions began at 8 a.m. on April 23, while walk-in emergency services will remain available for one week and EMS support is set to end on May 2.
• The closures will result in approximately 2,651 layoffs starting April 25, with the Delaware County Workforce Development Board offering support to displaced employees.
• Municipalities reliant on Crozer for EMS services are scrambling to secure alternative coverage, with many bracing for longer emergency response times and increased costs.
• Outpatient facilities in Broomall, Haverford, Brinton Lake, and Media will remain open while bids for their sale are being accepted, preserving some healthcare access in the region.