Crozer Health System Faces Impending Closure Amid Funding Crisis

WOODLYN, Pa. — The Crozer Health System is once again facing the risk of closure, with local officials warning that without an influx of $9 million by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, shutdown procedures could commence. This alarming news comes just weeks after the healthcare system secured temporary funding to keep its two hospitals—Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital—operational.

Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns the health system, has stated that if the additional funding does not come through, it will be forced to begin closure protocols as early as Thursday. The potential loss of these facilities could jeopardize the jobs of approximately 3,000 healthcare workers.

“This is about people’s lives, and we have said this all along,” said Peggy Malone, a nurse at Crozer Health. “You can close us and begin on Thursday, but where are the patients going to go next week?”

In response to the looming deadline, health system officials indicated that they are actively seeking the necessary funds, as a closure notice will not be issued for the time being. Despite these efforts, concerns are growing among community members who fear the long-term impacts of losing medical services.

“All the patients who every day beg us, ‘this can’t be real, you can’t really be closing…’” said Laura Lambert, another nurse at Crozer Health. The community is especially worried about the implications of losing local healthcare access. For residents like Bobby C, who was born at Crozer, the closure of these hospitals would be a significant loss. “To lose a hospital when we’re in need and the poor folks… where else can they go?” he questioned.

The closure could also inundate nearby hospitals with more patients, triggering concerns among local emergency responders. “We need a hero to come in and save this system. We cannot have these hospitals go out of service. It’s going to mean life or death,” said Kate Denney, president of the Crozer Paramedic Association.

In a statement regarding the crisis, Crozer Health affirmed its commitment to pursuing a long-term solution that would address the needs of Delaware County. “Crozer Health, the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Prospect Medical Holdings, and FTI Consulting as the receiver are committed to sustaining operations and working toward a long-term solution that will serve the best interest of Delaware County,” the statement read.

As the situation unfolds, officials have announced that further information will be available following a hearing scheduled for Thursday, raising hopes for a more stable future for Crozer Health and its patients.