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Synapse 2013, Volume 1

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CALENDAR
The Chester County Hospital and Health System offers various types of programs, courses, support groups and fundraising events. These include Wellness Presentations, Educational Programs, Support Groups and Counseling, Screenings and Assessments, Fundraising Events, Condition-Specific Treatment Plans and Patient Services.

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ANNOUNCEMENT
The Chester County Hospital and Health System pursues partnership with Penn Medicine.

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EXTENDING OUR REACH
We are on the 'grow,' and expanding our services in the region. Our next big move is to southern Chester County. In 2014, we will become an anchor tenant in a new medical campus, which will become the hub of health care for our neighbors along the Route 1 corridor.

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STABLE RHYTHMS
A bed in Telemetry is one the most coveted in hospitals nationwide. It is a place where hearts are constantly and closely monitored. In anticipation of this summer's 24 new Telemetry private rooms, we are detailing why this unit is so critical to the health of Chester County residents.

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VITAL SIGNS
Recent achievements of our doctors.

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OUR NEW PHYSICIANS
The biographies of our newest physicians on staff.

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BRINGING TRUEBEAM^TM TO THE COMMUNITY
This summer, the Cancer Program will introduce leading-edge technology to our Radiation Oncology patients. The TrueBeam™ Linear Accelerator - equipment for targeted radiation - offers new levels of precision, shorter treatment times and smarter tracking of a patient's natural motion.

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POINTS OF PRIDE
Accomplishments from around the Health System.

• High Marks in Patient Safety >
• Four-Year Winning Streak >
• Top 10% in the Country >
• ACE Accreditation >
• Read Other Recent News Articles >

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CHARITABLE GIVING: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT RE-IMAGINED
With strategic re-engineering ideas from Penn State Hershey Medical Center experts, our ED's objective is to get its 40,000+ patients treated more quickly, then admitted or discharged more efficiently. Because of the generosity of several friends, we are well on our way.

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AFFILIATED PRACTICES
There are several providers in the fields of cancer, obstetrics/gynecology and primary care affiliated with the Health System.

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Back Cover

LOCATIONS
We're there where and when you need us.

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Synapse is an award-winning publication produced three times each year by The Chester County Hospital's Corporate Marketing Department.

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Last Updated: 4/4/2013