Health care information made available for greater Coatesville community

The Alliance for Health Equity, in collaboration with the Greater Coatesville Hospital Closure Group and partial funding from the Chester County Health Department releases health educational materials to Greater Coatesville residents on where to get care, where to find a doctor or medical home, and where to find free or low-cost health insurance and discounts. The purpose is to distribute information...

Briggs to leave CEO Post with Alliance for Health Equity

The Alliance for Health Equity’s Board of Directors announced Wednesday that Vanessa B. Briggs has resigned as President and CEO, after five years in the role.  Her last day with The Alliance will be August 19. Briggs is the new Vice President for Health Equity in Woods System of Care and Executive Director of Woods’ New Jersey healthcare ventures starting in September. Woods Services is a...

Health services task force formed at cope with hospital closures

With Tower Health’s closure of Jennersville Hospital on December 31, and the closure of Brandywine Hospital’s doors today, The Alliance for Health Equity (The Alliance), formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation, has announced the formation of the Health Services Leadership Group Task Force. The group, made up of leaders representing nearly 20 local and county organizations, will develop strategies...