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Crozer/Prospect Medical Holdings Update: VERY IMPORTANT: the deadline to request your medical records is March 2, 2027. Patients should retrieve their medical documents as soon as possible. NOVEMBER 2026 UPDATE: Former patients are getting calls and notices from collection agencies for former Crozer Health System bills. If you have received one of these notices, the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance encourages you to follow the Dispute Process provided with the bill, particularly for bills you believe have already been paid or resolved. Please see the information on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s website for more information about your rights and protections when it comes to medical bills and collections. DCHD continues to provide updates on our website. Please continue to reach out to DCHD’s Wellness Line at (484) 276-2100 for assistance.

Stay Safe This Winter: Delaware County’s 2026–2027 Cold Plan : runs from November 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, connecting residents with resources to stay safe during cold weather. A Code Blue alert is issued when the forecasted wind chill is 20°F or below. The County offers 17 warming centers including 13 libraries and 4 community centers. There are also two shelter resources available when an alert is issued from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Read the full Cold Plan.

9/16/2026 Update:The Delco Doula Collaborative and Delcodoula.org are up and running. Created through a partnership between Family Village at The Foundation for Delaware County and DCHD, this collaborative will help connect families with trusted maternal health support throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond. This initiative reflects our commitment to improving outcomes for families and helping address the unacceptable rates of maternal and infant mortality in Delaware County.

3rd Edition of DCHD Municipal Newsletter: DCHD released its next quarterly newsletter in October 2026.  Highlights include the new Delco Doulas directory, free flu clinics, the preliminary Delaware County Cold Plan and the 2nd anniversary of the Test and Go Kiosks.  It was emailed to all municipalities in the County to share information about DCHD and what we do every day to promote public health in our community. Volume 3 is available here.

CHIP: The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) is pleased to announce the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) 2024-2028, a strategic guide to address key health priorities in the county. Developed through a comprehensive assessment and community collaboration.

DCHD encourages residents to review the CHIP, which is available on the Delaware County website, /health/community-health-improvement-plan. Findings from the Community Health Assessment can be found at /health/cha, including a new Asthma Addendum released March 2026.