Doylestown Health Awarded $1M Grant To Expand Heart & Vascular Suite

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Bucks County Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) on Thursday presented the Doylestown Hospital Foundation with a $1 million Community Project Funding (CPF) grant for the expansion of the hospital's Heart and Vascular suite.

Doylestown Health will use the funding to build on the success of its initial state-of-the-art hybrid operating lab by constructing a secondary facility, which will vastly increase their capacity to meet growing patient needs with the most advanced medical innovations.

"We are so grateful for the congressman’s continuing support and partnership, and his focus on the health and well being of Bucks County residents. Heart disease continues to be an urgent health issue in Bucks County and a leading cause of death in U.S.," said Jim Brexler, President and CEO of Doylestown Health. "This HRSA grant completes the funding for Doylestown Hospital’s second universal hybrid operating room. This addition to the Gorsky Heart and Vascular Suite will offer flexibility and advanced imaging technology, enabling Doylestown Health’s expert cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses and clinical teams to perform a wide range of advanced procedures for a growing volume of patients."

U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, left, presents a ceremonial check for $1 million to the Doylestown Health Foundation.

“Securing this $1 million for Doylestown Health is a win for the health and well-being of our entire community," said Fitzpatrick. "By expanding their state-of-the-art facilities and incorporating the latest technology, this funding will dramatically elevate patient care in our community. With reduced wait times and access to the most innovative treatments, more patients will benefit from timely, advanced cardiac procedures."

Fitzpatrick added, “My sincere thanks to Jim Brexler for his outstanding leadership and the entire Doylestown Health team — doctors, nurses, administrators, and all staff — for their tireless work, unwavering dedication to our community, and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. I look forward to continuing our work together in the shared mission of ensuring our community has access to the highest level of support, care, and medical services.”

The grant was introduced by Fitzpatrick into the FY2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act as a part of the Community Project Funding program, an initiative that allows members of Congress to target federal funds towards projects and programs within their congressional districts.

Through the Community Project Funding Request process, Fitzpatrick successfully secured more than $27.5 million in funding for 14 community projects in 2024 that will directly benefit First District constituents. Additionally, Fitzpatrick secured over $19 million in CPF Funding for 13 projects in 2023 and over $6.6 million in CPF funding for 10 projects in 2022.

Through the funding program, Fitzpatrick has also secured grants for the Family Service Association of Bucks County ($2.9 million), the Bucks County Crisis Stabilization Center ($1 million), the United Way of Bucks County ($2.9 million), Route 1 Corridor Revitalization ($4 million), and the new Bristol Township Senior Center ($4 million).