Your Trusted Partners in Women's Health Care 

At Redeemer Health, we understand that every woman’s health journey is unique and deeply personal.

Our CarePath nurse navigators are here to support you through every phase of your women's health journey. From understanding test results and coordinating follow-up care to supporting with breastfeeding, childbirth, and newborn care—our compassionate team is here to guide you with experience and heart.

Redeemer Health's CarePath Nurse Navigators are dedicated to making your health journey easier and more manageable. 

How We Support You:

• Help you understand test results, diagnoses, and next steps
• Coordinate referrals and follow-up care
• Assist with transportation or insurance needs
• Provide breastfeeding, childbirth, and newborn support
• Connect you with mental health or substance use resources
• Offer follow-up care after emergency or triage visits

Wherever you are on your path, our Nurse Navigators walk alongside you, offering the reassurance and support you need to confidently make decisions about your care.

Learn more about our CarePath Nurse Navigators now.

Both of Redeemer Health’s skilled nursing facilities earned the Heart Failure Certification by the American Heart Association. The certification provides an evidence-based framework for evaluating skilled nursing facilities like St. Joseph Manor and The Lafayette against the American Heart Association’s rigorous science-based requirements for heart failure (HF) patients, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement.

Nearly one in four HF patients are readmitted within 30 days of discharge and approximately half are readmitted within six months. About one quarter of readmissions may be preventable. This certification can support facilities’ efforts to stop preventable readmissions, according to the association.

"Heart failure patients need high-quality care after leaving the hospital, following evidence-based guidelines and giving them the best chance to improve their health,” said Colleen Lawson, Associate Vice President and NHA at The Lafayette.

"We want to be trailblazers and continue to use innovative methods to give our heart failure patients the best care. The American Heart Association has armed us with additional tools and recognized our commitment. It is an honor to have our processes and efforts recognized in this way," added D. Freeman, Vice President and Administrator at St. Joseph Manor.

To be eligible for this certification, skilled nursing facilities must be in the U.S. or a U.S. territory and implement an HF program that uses a standardized method of delivering clinical care based on current evidence-based guidelines. Learn more about this certification and others at www.Heart.org/CertifiedCare.

April 24, 2026 – Holy Redeemer Child Care Center was thrilled to host a visit from State Rep. Ben Sanchez last week to kick off an observance of the center’s 40th anniversary. Rep. Sanchez also noted that April is the Month of the Young Child, so he took time to read to the kids and to do a little Earth Day gardening with them. 

"It’s important to support those who lay the foundation of education and love of learning,” said Rep. Sanchez. “I am grateful for the child care and preschool programs across the commonwealth for readying our youngest learners for their K-12 schooling and instilling a love of learning that will hopefully last a lifetime.”

Joining Rep. Sanchez during his visit to the child care center was Sim Loh, a public policy specialist at First Up, which is southeastern Pennsylvania’s advocate for high-quality early childhood education.

Holy Redeemer Child Care Center cares for children from six weeks old to five years of age. Located on the campus of Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, Pa., the center has a STAR 4 rating from the Keystone STARS early learning quality initiative. For more information, click here or call 215-938-3382. This May will mark the 40-year milestone for the center, serving its community since 1986.

Authored by Stacey L. DonFrancesco, DO, FACS, FACOS, Director of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Redeemer Health Cancer Center 

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the importance of caring for and protecting our skin.

As a reconstructive surgeon, seeing the impact of skin cancer firsthand reinforces the importance of prevention. A daily sun-safe routine requires little effort but offers lifelong protection against harmful ultraviolet rays.

Sunscreen: Your First Line of Defense 

A strong sun-safe routine begins with the right sunscreen. Choose a broad-spectrum formula with SPF 30 or higher to effectively shield your skin from both UVA and UVB rays. Apply it generously to all exposed areas, including your face, neck, and hands, every morning. If you’re spending extended time outdoors, remember to reapply every two hours or immediately after swimming or heavy sweating. 

Did You Know? Up to 80% of UV rays pass through clouds, making sun protection essential every day—rain or shine!

Dress for UV Defense 

Sunscreen is just the start—physical barriers are key for full protection. A wide-brimmed hat can shield your face and scalp, while UV-blocking sunglasses protect your eyes and nearby skin. For outdoor activities, wear Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF)-rated clothing to keep harmful rays off your skin. 

Smart Sun Habits for Lasting Protection

To protect your skin for the long run, adopt smart sun habits that limit your exposure. The sun’s rays are strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., so seek shade during these peak hours whenever possible. Steer clear of indoor tanning beds, as they emit concentrated UV radiation that greatly increases your risk of melanoma.

Building sun-safe habits today is an investment in your skin’s health for the future. Pair daily protection with regular visits to a dermatologist to monitor your skin and catch any concerns early. Your skin will thank you for the care—now and in the long run!

Always apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before stepping outside so it has time to absorb.

To learn more about Redeemer Health Restorative Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, click here or call 215-447-8054.

Expert Cancer Care, Close to Home 
Redeemer Health Cancer Center takes a multidisciplinary, disease-site approach to cancer care. Our experts work together to provide each patient with personalized care from diagnosis to treatment, recovery and beyond. Patients have direct access to their entire cancer care team, building trusted relationships with the specialists who guide and support them throughout their journey. With access to the latest research and clinical trials, we provide advanced treatments and renewed hope, delivering expert cancer care with comfort and convenience close to home. To learn more, call 215-938-3555 or visit RedeemerHealth.org/Cancer-Center.

About the Author 
As one of the few female board-certified plastic surgeons in the Greater Philadelphia area, Dr. Stacey L. DonFrancesco prioritizes putting her patients at ease. Focusing her practice on breast and body cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries, she offers treatment options that support a positive body image and overall health and well-being. Dr. DonFrancesco’s dedication to nurturing meaningful relationships with her patients and the skill to envision and perform life-changing surgeries are hallmarks of her patient-centered practice.

The team at Holy Redeemer Hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit had a reunion with a special NICU grad last week. 

Six-year-old Lucas returned to his first home-away-from-home for a visit, with mom and dad and five siblings by his side. The NICU’s nurses and neonatologists shared hugs and stories with Lucas and his family, remembering his first month and his discharge during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Now a kindergartner on the wrestling squad, Lucas is all smiles and is lovin’ life.

Redeemer Health is proud to announce that Deanna L. Haugh, CRNP, earned the 2025 rater8 Practice Excellence Award for Highest Rated Advanced Practitioner. She and two other awardees scored higher in five-star ratings than 1,665 qualifying advanced practitioners.

"Recognition like this is special because Deanna’s achievement is a direct result of her patients’ experiences," said Brenda Buzydlowski, DO, Chief Medical Officer at Redeemer Health. "She’s a model care provider, and we are very proud to celebrate this triumph with Deanna."

Deanna has been a family medicine nurse practitioner at Redeemer Health Primary Care at Warminster for seven years. She earned a nursing degree from Penn State University, and an advanced nursing degree from Temple University. Before joining Redeemer Health, she worked at Temple Health practices in both primary care and critical care.

rater8's annual awards recognize practices and providers demonstrating outstanding commitment to exceptional patient experiences. "The practices and providers recognized have earned their accolades through consistent, measurable excellence in patient care, and that’s no small feat," explained rater8. "We’re proud to support health care organizations committed to this kind of work." Having started in 2021, the annual rater8 Practice Excellence Awards celebrate health care practices and providers who reached new heights in delivering stellar patient experiences.

Visit rater8's blog here to read the official announcement about this year’s awardees.

Philadelphia, PA, February 2026 – The Green Light Food Pantry at Drueding Center was granted $5,000 as part of a community impact fund to address hunger and nutrition access. According to Chobani Community Impact Fund, in partnership with La Colombe Coffee Workshop, the funds support a range of initiatives from emergency food pantries and meal delivery, to culturally affirming nutrition programs and mobile teaching kitchens.

Green Light Food Pantries are known for providing only healthy and nutritious food selections, such as fresh produce, whole grain pasta and cereals, dairy and lean proteins. They also offer cooking and nutrition classes. They will use the grant funds to keep the shelves stocked.

“We are grateful to Chobani and La Colombe for these funds,” said Drueding Center Executive Director, Anne Marie Collins. “Collectively, the 12 recipients of these community impact funds can make a difference in Philadelphia communities that are at risk of food insecurity.”

Drueding Center, located in North Philadelphia, helps families that have experienced homelessness. They also provide community case management and child care services. The center has been home to its Green Light Food Pantry since 2013.

To learn more about Drueding Center, explore volunteer opportunities, or make a donation, druedingcenter.org

Michal Goldstein was rushed to the Holy Redeemer Hospital’s emergency department, barely conscious, unaware that her life was in danger. She required fast, dramatic intervention and emergency surgery, leading to a long, slow recovery. Michal and her husband, Rabbi Eliyahu Goldstein, exercised fortitude and resilience during her battle back to health, yet her thoughts turned not to herself, but to those who saved her life.

"They displayed unbelievable humility, dedication, and persistence, as well as professionalism, expertise, and empathy,” said Michal, “to ensure that I would continue to be a wife to my husband and a mother to my six children."

The Goldstein’s returned to Holy Redeemer Hospital after Michal regained some strength, to show gratitude to Dr. Brandon Eilberg, Dr. Lauren Matsnev, and emergency nurse Amanda Minor. At a moving and emotional reunion, the Goldstein’s presented plaques to the doctors and a blanket to Amanda, thanking them for the warmth and comfort she received as a Holy Redeemer patient.