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Nonprofits warn Crozer hospital closure is disrupting victim services and travel for Chester residents
Summary
A community violence intervention coordinator told council that the closure of Crozer hospital has reduced Chester Community Coalition's ability to reach and counsel gunshot victims, created transportation challenges for families and staff, and raised concerns about SEPTA route cuts and coordination with area hospitals.
At the May 27 deliberative meeting, a community violence intervention coordinator for the Safer Schools, Stronger Neighborhoods Collaborative told City Council that the recent closure of Crozer hospital is making it difficult for Chester Community Coalition (CCC) and other nonprofits to provide services to gunshot victims.
The coordinator said CCC previously operated out of Crozer and relied on being notified when victims arrived there; with the closure, CCC no longer…
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