On April 16th, St. Joseph Manor had the privilege to celebrate the 100th birthday of Reverend Francis J. Cornely, who had been a resident at St. Joseph Manor for the last several years and at the time of his birthday was the oldest priest in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Ordained in 1948, Father Cornely actively served in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia until 1996, with his last assignment as Pastor of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in Essington, PA.

The wonderful team at St. Joseph Manor arranged for Father Cornely to celebrate his special day with a Mass presided over by the Manor’s chaplain priests Father Timothy Judge and Father Ed Brady. After Mass, Father Cornely was lovingly honored by his St. Joseph Manor family who brought birthday cake, balloons, flowers, and smiles.

To everyone’s deep sorrow, Father Cornely passed away several days after he celebrated his 100th birthday. His St. Joseph Manor family will deeply miss him but feel especially honored they were able to share in the joyous occasion of his very special centennial birthday.

To best accommodate patients whose first language isn’t English or who have limited English proficiency, Redeemer Health provides FREE interpretation services that help non-English speakers confidently communicate with doctors, nurses, and other staff.

“Language barriers can hurt a patient’s healthcare journey,” says Nadiya Miklosh, a Redeemer Health Certified Medical Interpreter. Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian, Nadiya joined Redeemer Health to facilitate communication for patients who speak these languages.

“I can help make these patients feel comfortable and emotionally supported because I understand their cultural context and differences, which allows them to feel confident in the healthcare decisions they make,” says Nadiya.

Redeemer Health makes available in-person or over-the-phone translation. To initiate these services, patients or their families are invited to call 215-947-3000 and request to be connected to Redeemer Health’s free language assistance line.

We spotlight our hospital workers during National Hospital Week, May 9 – 15, to showcase those who keep our hospital safe, provide exceptional care, and carry out our Mission to Care, Comfort, and Heal.

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We appreciate and are proud of our Redeemer Health nurses. For National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12, view our gallery of comments from across our health system to showcase our nurses’ dedication to service and commitment to care.

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It is always an honor to be nominated by your peers and recognized as a Top Doc in Philadelphia Magazine. This year we congratulate the following employed and affiliated physicians for receiving the award.

We appreciate each of our physicians for their service and commitment to care. All of our skilled, compassionate professionals provide personalized, customized care to help you live your best life.

Dr. John R Frederick
Dr. David R Goldstein
Dr. Marcia M Klein
Dr. Stacy L Krisher
Dr. Craig R Lem
Dr. Lawrence J Leventhal
Dr. David L Litt
Dr. Mark J Mullen
Dr. Andrew J Mustin
Dr. Mona L Nedjar
Dr. Galina Privorotsky
Dr. Hong S Ra
Dr. Keith E Sadel
Dr. Jessica A Berman
Dr. Joseph M Bruno
Dr. Marc Chernoff
Dr. Harris B Cohen
Dr. Brian C Cronin
Dr. Jason A Damsker
Dr. Steven A Fassler
Dr. Martin F Freedman
Dr. Gregg S Gagliardi
Dr. Victor E Ghantous
Dr. Eric B Goosenberg
Dr. Harvey Guttmann
Dr. Lee Jaffee
Dr. Soo Y Kim
Dr. Felice H LePar
Dr. Ho Pak
Dr. Peter V Pickens
Dr. Joseph L Potz
Dr. Daniel A Ringold
Dr. Rachel E Rosen
Dr. Michael Seidman
Dr. Ned M Weiss
Dr. D Mark Zebley
Dr. Michael Rachshtut
Dr. Jocelyn T Kuryan
Dr. Brad Paddock
Dr. Steven D Smith
Dr. Arthur J Castelbaum
Dr. Aaila I Chaudhry
Dr. Jacqueline N Gutmann
Dr. Colleen P Halfpenny

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Redeemer Health's success at promoting and supporting breastfeeding has led to Keystone 10 (K10) designation by the PA Department of Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics Pennsylvania Chapter. To earn this special designation, Redeemer Health completed a series of 10 evidence-based steps that demonstrated achievement in such elements as breastfeeding initiation, exclusive breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and rooming-in.

K10 designation is especially meaningful because studies have shown that breastfeeding is the single most important way to improve infant health outcomes. It has been found that babies who receive their own mother’s milk are healthier and experience fewer hospitalizations. Additionally, women who breastfeed lower their risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes compared with women who do not breastfeed.

“Keystone 10 designation shows our dedication to promote and support breastfeeding for all of our mothers and babies. It demonstrates our overall goal of improving breastfeeding care and rates, and ultimately improving the health of mothers and babies," says Christina Marczak, Director of Maternal Child Health at Redeemer Heath.

Redeemer Health’s support of breastfeeding begins even before a baby is born. We provide free online prenatal breastfeeding classes to prepare expectant moms for their breastfeeding journey and help them feel confident about latching, positioning, feeding amounts, and where to access breastfeeding resources and products. Once in our maternity center, new moms receive one or two visits from a lactation consultant, as well as supplemental breastfeeding education and assistance from maternity nurses. Additionally, we provide breastfeeding booklets and feeding logs, as well as supportive devices if needed.

To view Redeemer Health’s online prenatal breast classes, visit redeemerhealth.org/prenatal-breastfeeding-classes. For more information about maternity care at Redeemer Health, visit redeemerhealth.org/maternitycare.

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Redeemer Health, a fully integrated health system serving patients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, announced the expansion of its cardiovascular services at Holy Redeemer Hospital to include treatment with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) devices, and leadless pacemakers. The new device therapy options augment Redeemer Health’s offerings for treatment of dangerous heart rhythms, known as arrhythmias.

In February, the Pennsylvania Department of Health granted Holy Redeemer Hospital’s request to implant ICDs, which are designed to prevent an at-risk person fr­om dying suddenly ­from an arrhythmia. Redeemer Health began offering ICD evaluation, placement and management later that month.

“Arrhythmias can have an immense impact on one’s quality of life,” says Dr. Harpaul Sandhu, a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist, echocardiologist and nuclear cardiologist who has led Redeemer Health’s efforts to adopt ICD technology since joining its cardiology department in 2020. “I’m excited to be able to offer this procedure that may provide immediate and dramatic relief from a potentially life-threatening problem, right here at Holy Redeemer Hospital.” 

“We always strive to put those we care for first in our decision making,” said Dr. Kevin Lax, a board-certified specialist in cardiovascular disease at Redeemer Health affiliate Doylestown Health Cardiology. “As a community-based, patient-centric organization, we can provide high-quality, technically advanced care for a wide variety of conditions in an environment that is still compassionate and caring. By adding ICDs, CRT, and leadless pacemakers, Redeemer Health expands its ability to offer the best possible care to patients with advanced heart failure.”

Dr. John J. Green, a board-certified specialist in electrophysiology and cardiovascular disease at Doylestown Health Cardiology, noted, “I am very thankful for the ability to provide additional device therapy options in the management of arrhythmias. We expect to improve a patient’s quality of life through the use of CRT devices and look forward to providing protection against sudden cardiac death with ICDs.”

Dr. C. V. Kishan, the director of the cardiac catheterization lab at Holy Redeemer Hospital and a board certified cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology physician with the Pennsylvania Heart and Vascular Group explains, “As cardiologists, we have the privilege of alleviating sickness and making a difference in people’s lives every day. Our providers work hard to keep up with new technology and advanced treatments. With this procedure we now have a greater opportunity to prevent sudden deaths in appropriate patients and reduce morbidity and mortality.”

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During a snowstorm in March, Redeemer Health Home Care Nurse Jackie Ford, RN, did not let the icy road conditions and several inches of snow stop her from delivering care to one of her home health patients.

Jackie, an avid hiker, had a patient visit scheduled and the icy roads made it nearly impossible to drive to the patient’s house safely and on time. Without hesitation, Jackie put on her hiking gear, bundled up, and trekked a half mile from her home in Wyncote to her patient’s home in Jenkintown.

“I would do anything for my patients, as would a lot of Redeemer Health nurses,” says Jackie. “We take seeing our patients and helping them to heart, and we make sure our patient’s needs are met!”

Jackie’s dedication to deliver care to her patient highlights Redeemer Health’s mission to Care, Comfort, and Heal. Visit us for information about Redeemer Health Home Care.

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In celebration of Passover, the staff at St. Joseph Manor provided a traditional meal and program for residents of the Jewish faith.

Rabbi Ariel Tarash, MA, MSW, MAHL, who serves as the Jewish chaplain at St. Joseph Manor and rabbi for Holy Redeemer Hospice, worked with Cura Hospitality to provide nearly 200 residents and staff with a traditional Passover lunch on March 29th. The menu included Matzah ball soup, roasted chicken quarters, carrot tzimmes with raisins, and fresh-cut fruit for dessert.

“Food brings back so many memories for our residents, and the smells and tastes of food can connect them to those memories,” says Rabbi Ariel. “For the St. Joseph Manor residents of Jewish faith, this means a lot to them that we are observing and celebrating Passover.”

To help ensure the safety of residents and staff, the Passover meals were hand-delivered to each resident’s room while Rabbi Ariel led a virtual celebration via Zoom featuring popular holiday songs and a retelling of the Passover story.

The Passover celebration at St. Joseph Manor represents just one of the many ways we embrace opportunities to celebrate beloved traditions that inspire joy and kinship as we honor the rich diversity of our patients, families, and staff. 

To reaffirm our ongoing commitment to Care, Comfort, and Heal in a modern world, we are excited to announce the launch of our new Redeemer Health website.

Our refreshed website—along with our new name—is part of a renewed promise that all members of our community can access the same high-quality care they’ve come to value, as well as valuable information and opportunities to connect.

The new website includes expanded information about our providers, including physician ratings, bios and some videos. Through the website, our patients also have access to a convenient patient portal allowing quick and secure access to their medical and health information. Additionally, patients can pay bills online and request diagnostic testing.

The new website also features inspiring stories about the meaningful connections we share with patients and families. Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you! You can share your Redeemer story here.

While our name and website have changed, our devotion to Care, Comfort and Heal does not waver. Most importantly, our mission—our calling to care for bodies, minds and spirits—remains the same as it was nearly a century ago.

Welcome to Redeemer Health, a new era and expression of who we are and the care we are dedicated to provide.