{{Short description|Four-hospital health system based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox company | name = Crozer Health | logo = Crozer_Health_Logo.png | logo_caption = Logo used since 2020 | area_served = Delaware County, Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, western New Jersey | key_people = Peter Adamo, Chief Executive Officer | industry = Health care | revenue = | operating_income = | net_income = | assets = | equity = | owner = | num_employees = | parent = Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. | divisions = | subsid = | footnotes = | homepage = {{URL|www.crozerhealth.org/}} | foundation = Delaware County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | location_city = Springfield Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. | location_country = | caption = }} '''Crozer Health''' was a four-hospital health system based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and serving Delaware County, northern Delaware, and parts of western New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web|title=About Crozer-Keystone Health System|url=https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/|publisher=Crozer-Keystone Health System|access-date=17 April 2014}}</ref>
== History ==
=== Formation 1893-1990 === In 1893, the 48-bed Chester Hospital opened to serve the growing population of Chester, Pennsylvania.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bullock III|first=John A.|title=Chester Hospital|url=http://oldchesterpa.com/chester_hospital.htm|work=OldChesterPa.com|access-date=17 April 2014}}</ref> Ten years later, the J. Lewis Crozer Homeopathic Hospital opened nearby in Upland, Pennsylvania.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bullock III|first=John A.|title=Crozer Home for Incurables, Crozer Hospital|url=http://www.oldchesterpa.com/crozer_home.htm|work=OldChesterPa.com|access-date=17 April 2014}}</ref> In 1958, the J. Lewis Crozer Homeopathic Hospital was renamed Crozer Hospital and in 1963 merged with Chester Hospital to officially become the Crozer-Chester Medical Center.<ref>{{cite web|last=Upland Borough|title=Crozer Hospital|url=http://uplandboro.org/uplands-crozer-hospital-history-through-1968/|access-date=17 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419013819/http://uplandboro.org/uplands-crozer-hospital-history-through-1968/|archive-date=19 April 2014}}</ref>
Plans for a new hospital in Upper Darby Township, Pennsylvania, were drawn in 1925 and the Delaware County Hospital was chartered. It opened to the public on July 1, 1927, with 56 beds and 11 bassinets. The hospital was renamed Delaware County Memorial Hospital in 1959.<ref>{{cite book|last=Crozer-Keystone Health System|title=Celebrating Our First Decade and One Hundred Years of History|year=1999|publisher=Piccari Press, Inc.|location=Warminster, Pennsylvania|page=13}}</ref>
In 1970, the Crozer-Chester Medical Center expanded its campus by taking over the grounds of the Crozer Theological Seminary.<ref>{{cite web|last=Upland Borough|title=Crozer Theological Seminary|url=http://uplandboro.org/uplands-crozer-theological-seminary/|access-date=17 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025136/http://uplandboro.org/uplands-crozer-theological-seminary/|archive-date=19 April 2014}}</ref> This school originated as a normal school, built by the textile manufacturer John Price Crozer and was used as an Army hospital during the American Civil War and as part of the Pennsylvania Military Academy.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Cope|first1=Gilbert|title=Historic Homes and Institutions and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs of Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania|date=1904|publisher=The Lewis Publishing Company|location=New York|page=8|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-MwwAQAAMAAJ|access-date=10 March 2018}}</ref>
The Crozer Theological Seminary served as an American Baptist Church school and trained seminarians for entry into the Baptist ministry from 1869 to 1970.<ref>{{citation | last = Brackney | first = William H. | title = A genetic history of Baptist thought : with special reference to Baptists in Britain and North America | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=JI_8p6y01xIC&pg=PA369 | access-date = 2009-10-06 | year = 2004 | publisher = Mercer University Press | place = Macon, Georgia | oclc = 260116581 | page = 369 | isbn = 978-0-86554-913-5}}</ref> Martin Luther King Jr. was a student at the school from 1948 to 1951 and graduated with a Bachelor of Divinity degree.<ref>{{cite book| title=To See the Promised Land: The Faith Pilgrimage of Martin Luther King, Jr| page=[https://archive.org/details/toseepromisedlan0000down/page/150 150]| last=Downing| first=Frederick L.| publisher=Mercer University Press| year=1986| isbn=0-86554-207-4| url=https://archive.org/details/toseepromisedlan0000down/page/150}} </ref> In 1970 the school moved to Rochester, New York, in a merger that formed the Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School.<ref>{{Citation | date = 1970-05-17 | title = BAPTIST SEMINARY PLANS TO MERGE; Crozer Theological to Join With School in Rochester | periodical =The New York Times | pages = 36 | url = http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F10717FB395417768FDDAE0994DD405B808BF1D3 | issn = 0362-4331 | access-date = 2009-10-06 | first=George | last=Dugan}}</ref>
=== Crozer-Keystone 1990-2016 ===
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital formally merged in 1990 to create Crozer-Keystone Health System, making it the largest provider of healthcare services in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Springfield Hospital (est. 1960) joined the system later that year.
In 1992, the health system acquired Sacred Heart Medical Center (est. 1983) in Chester, Pennsylvania and renamed it Community Hospital.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bullock III|first=John A.|title=Sacred Heart Hospital|url=http://www.oldchesterpa.com/sacred_heart_hospital.htm|work=OldChesterPa.com|access-date=17 April 2014}}</ref> Finally, Taylor Hospital (est. 1910) joined Crozer-Keystone Health System in 1997 as its newest member.<ref>{{cite news|last=Hollreiser|first=Eric|title=Crozer-Keystone acquires Taylor Hospital|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/stories/1997/05/12/story7.html?page=all|access-date=17 April 2014|newspaper=Philadelphia Business Journal|date=May 12, 1997}}</ref>
In November 2013, Crozer-Keystone Health System joined Noble Health Alliance.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carey|first=Kathleen|title=Crozer-Keystone joins health alliance|url=http://www.delcotimes.com/general-news/20131121/crozer-keystone-joins-health-alliance|access-date=17 April 2014|newspaper=Delaware County Times|date=2013-11-21}}</ref> Abington Memorial Hospital, Aria Health, and Einstein Healthcare Network formed the alliance in July 2013. The initiative was intended to encourage collaboration between the four health systems in order to provide Philadelphia and its suburbs with more comprehensive care. In April 2016, the board of managers of Noble Health Alliance announced its decision to dissolve the organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2016/04/19/noble-health-alliance-disband-crozer-einstein-aria.html|title=Noble Health Alliance to disband - Philadelphia Business Journal|website=Philadelphia Business Journal|access-date=2016-06-22}}</ref>
=== Prospect Medical Holdings and closure 2016-2025 ===
In January 2016, Crozer-Keystone entered into a definitive agreement for the health system to be acquired by Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://articles.philly.com/2016-01-10/business/69636827_1_springfield-hospital-pension-liability-13-hospitals|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810040116/http://articles.philly.com/2016-01-10/business/69636827_1_springfield-hospital-pension-liability-13-hospitals|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 10, 2016|title=Crozer-Keystone strikes deal with L.A.-based Prospect|website=philly-archives|access-date=2016-06-22}}</ref> On July 1, 2016, Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of Crozer-Keystone Health System after receiving all necessary regulatory approval.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160701005859/en/Prospect-Medical-Holdings-Completes-Acquisition-Crozer-Keystone-Health|title=Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., Completes Acquisition of Crozer-Keystone Health System {{!}} Business Wire|website=www.businesswire.com|date=July 2016 |access-date=2016-07-01}}</ref>
In September 2020, the system's name was changed from Crozer-Keystone Health System to Crozer Health.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rebranding Produces New Logo and New Name|url=https://www.crozerhealth.org/news/news-releases/2020/september/rebranding-produces-news-logo-and-new-name/|access-date=2021-04-09|website=www.crozerhealth.org}}</ref>
The health system was placed under financial stress during the COVID-19 pandemic due to supply chain issues and rising costs, causing government spenders to account for 60% of the hospital's income. On February 11, 2022, Christiana Care Health System announced the intent to acquire Crozer Health from Prospect Medical Holdings; however, this was later revoked.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carey |first1=Kathleen E. |title=ChristianaCare signs letter of intent with Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. for Crozer Health |url=https://www.delcotimes.com/2022/02/11/christianacare-signs-letter-of-intent-with-prospect-medical-holdings-inc-for-crozer-health/ |website=delcotimes.com |access-date=1 March 2022 |date=11 February 2022}}</ref>
Prospect Medical was sued by Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry in October 2024 over mismanagement and neglect of the Crozer Health System,<ref name="pa-ag-press">{{cite web |title=AG Henry Sues Prospect Medical Holdings over Breach of Contract, Mismanagement of Crozer Health System Resulting in Closures, Disruptions of Services |url=https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/ag-henry-sues-prospect-medical-holdings-over-breach-of-contract-mismanagement-of-crozer-health-system-resulting-in-closures-disruptions-of-services/ |website=Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General |access-date=6 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref> citing "distribution of at least $457 million in dividends to its investors [funded] through a $1.12 billion dollar loan" while cuts were made to the service.<ref name="pa-ag-complaint">{{cite web |last1=Donahue |first1=James |title=COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA V. PROSPECT MEDICAL HOLDINGS, INC. |url=https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-10-29-Prospect_Crozer_Complaint_Commonwealth_FILED.pdf |website=Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General |access-date=6 March 2025}}</ref> On January 12, 2025, Prospect Medical filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, listing assets and liabilities between $1 billion and $10 billion. The company cited struggles with rising interest costs and high debt.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-12/private-hospital-owner-prospect-medical-files-for-bankruptcy|title=Private Hospital Owner Prospect Medical Files for Bankruptcy|last=Ma|first=Dorothy|date=January 12, 2025|access-date=January 12, 2025|website=Bloomberg|language=en}}</ref> Crozer Health System was placed into receivership in February 2025; FTI Consulting was chosen as the receiver by the courts and took over management of the system temporarily.<ref name="whyy-20250206">{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Kenny |title=FTI Consulting chosen to temporarily run Crozer Health |url=https://whyy.org/articles/crozer-health-prospect-medical-fti-consulting/ |website=WHYY |access-date=10 March 2025 |date=6 February 2025}}</ref> The health system was finally closed in late April and early May 2025.<ref name="delco-closure">{{cite web |title=Crozer Health Systems Closure Information Sheet |url=https://delcopa.gov/health/pages/pdf/CrozerHealthSystemsClosureInformationSheet_4-29-25.pdf |website=Delaware County Pennsylvania |access-date=18 July 2025}}</ref><ref name="whyy-closure">{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Kenny |last2=Leonard |first2=Nicole |title=Crozer Health in Delaware County to close, leaving patients and employees in limbo |url=https://whyy.org/articles/crozer-health-delaware-county-closes/ |website=WHYY |access-date=18 July 2025 |date=21 April 2025}}</ref>
== Hospitals and facilities == Crozer Health comprised four hospitals and a network of outpatient centers. These facilities housed a Level 2 trauma center, a regional burn center, and three regional cancer centers.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crozer-Keystone Health System Hospitals and Facilities |url=https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711142252/https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/ |archive-date=2011-07-11 |work=www.CrozerKeystone.org}}</ref>
=== Crozer-Chester Medical Center === thumb|Crozer Chester Medical Center Campus Map Crozer-Chester Medical Center (Crozer) was a 424-bed tertiary-care teaching hospital located on a 68-acre campus in Upland, Pennsylvania. A Level II trauma center,<ref name="Crozer Chester Trauma">{{cite web |title=Trauma Care |url=http://www.crozerkeystone.org/services/emergency/trauma/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307203805/http://www.crozerkeystone.org/services/emergency/trauma/ |archive-date=2016-03-07 |access-date=10 September 2017 |website=Crozer-Keystone Health System}}</ref> admitted more than 19,000 patients, treated approximately 53,000 Emergency Department patients and delivered approximately 1,700 babies annually. CCMC featured the world-class Nathan Speare Regional Burn Treatment Center.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crozer-Chester Medical Center|url=https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/crozer-chester-medical-center/|work=www.CrozerKeystone.org|access-date=2014-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419013107/https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/crozer-chester-medical-center/|archive-date=2014-04-19|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Delaware County Memorial Hospital === Delaware County Memorial Hospital was a 225-bed facility in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, that offered a broad range of acute and specialized services. The hospital admitted over 10,000 patients, treated nearly 40,000 Emergency Department patients, completed more than 5,800 surgeries, and delivered more than 1,800 babies annually. DCMH has since closed its doors.<ref>{{cite web|title=Delaware County Memorial Hospital|url=https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/dcmh/|work=www.CrozerKeystone.org|access-date=2014-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419015046/https://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/dcmh/|archive-date=2014-04-19|url-status=dead}}</ref>
It has since closed down.<ref>{{Cite web |year=2022 |title=Delaware County Memorial Hospital - Temporarily Closed |url=https://crozerhealth.org/locations/delaware-county-memorial-hospital/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810114149/https://crozerhealth.org/locations/delaware-county-memorial-hospital/ |archive-date=2023-08-10 |access-date=2023-11-03 |website=Crozer Health}}</ref>
=== Taylor Hospital === Taylor Hospital was a 156-bed hospital in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, that admitted more than 7,000 patients and received more than 28,000 Emergency Department visits.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taylor Hospital|url=http://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/taylor/|work=www.CrozerKeystone.org|access-date=2014-04-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419025206/http://www.crozerkeystone.org/about/hospitals-facilities/taylor/|archive-date=2014-04-19|url-status=dead}}</ref>
=== Outpatient Centers === * Crozer Brinton Lake * Media Medical Plaza * Crozer-Keystone at Broomall * Crozer-Keystone Surgery Center at Brinton Lake * Crozer-Keystone Surgery Center at Haverford * Philadelphia CyberKnife
==== Springfield Hospital ==== Springfield Hospital, in Springfield, Pennsylvania, originally served as an acute-care hospital. Crozer Health suspended all hospital-based services at the complex on January 14, 2022, including the emergency room and inpatient care. It remained open for outpatient services.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Springfield Hospital |url=https://www.crozerhealth.org/locations/springfield-hospital/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230510193856/https://www.crozerhealth.org/locations/springfield-hospital/ |archive-date=2023-05-10 |access-date=2023-05-10 |website=Crozer Health}}</ref>
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== External links == *{{official website|www.crozer.org}}
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