Chester County Government: Hospital Closures

Press release from the Chester County Government:

December 30, 2021

Closure of Tower Health’s Jennersville and Brandywine Hospitals has resulted in the loss of crucial healthcare support in the central, western and southern parts of Chester County, including emergency medical care. This webpage provides resources and answers to questions that arise due to the two hospital closures. This information will continue to be updated.

If you cannot find the information or answers to healthcare questions on this page that have arisen due to the hospital closures, please submit your question/request here.

Hospital Closures

Jennersville Hospital

• Records Request for Current Patients

Jennersville Hospital and emergency department closed on December 31, 2021 at 11:59 pm.

Brandywine Hospital

• Closure Information
• Records Request for Current Patients

Brandywine Hospital and their emergency department are scheduled to close on January 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm. Brandywine’s remaining clinical services are in the process of being scaled back prior to the scheduled closing date.

All Chester County hospitals, and most hospitals in the region, continue to experience higher than normal volumes of patients, specifically in their emergency departments. This can result in extended wait times.

Please note ER treatment is prioritized by emergency medical need at the time of arrival and not by method of arrival at the ER (personal transportation or ambulance).

For minor conditions,please call your primary care physician or consider using an pharmacy-based clinic or urgent care

Drug and Alcohol Information and Services

If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency due to drug and alcohol use, call 911 immediately.

If you or someone you know needs help finding a treatment program or other services, or needs information about funding assistance for treatment, please call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Links

• Request Records from Tower Health for Brandywine Hospital
• Where to go for Care
• Federally Qualified Health Centers and Free Clinics
• Health Care Coverage for Pennsylvanians - Pennie (Connect for financial aid to shop for, compare, and buy health insurance)

This press release was produced by the Chester County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.