Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardSuburban Community Hospital in East Norriton will become small behavioral health facilityPrime Healthcare Foundation had already dramatically reduced hospital services at the Montgomery County facility Prime Healthcare Foundation is turning Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton into a behavioral health facility with 15 beds for adults 55 and older the California organization announced Friday Suburban’s downsizing started last summer, when it limited offerings to emergency and diagnostic services as a micro-hospital Prime noted that Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital is the nearest ED the average number of patients per day has been eight As of July, Suburban will operate under the license of Prime’s Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia Thirty-seven full-time staff will remain at Suburban The hospital’s other 89 full-time employees will be offered comparable positions at other Prime facilities including Roxborough and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol Township The hospital told state regulators Friday that it would lay off 109 people That figure includes part-time workers and certain per-diem staffers Graduate medical education will continue at Suburban through this academic year and then continue under Roxborough Suburban has a residency program with 18 doctors in training An additional 15 family practice residents train there Prime Healthcare Foundation acquired Suburban in 2016 for $25 million There are “coming soon” signs up for Powerhouse Gym and Hummus Fit at 2700 Dekalb Pike in East Norriton within the Dekalb Plaza shopping center The space was previously the home of Crunch Fitness Powerhouse Gym is a world-wide brand of fitness centers The signage on the windows promises 27/7 access 2025 at 10:25 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Montgomery County has named East Norriton Township Manager Robert Hart as its new controller PA —Montgomery County has a new controller the longtime manager of East Norriton Township was sworn in Tuesday and confirmed unanimously in a Pennsylvania Senate vote Hart —who will serve in the post until 2028 —replaces Karen Sanchez, the wife of State Rep. Ben Sanchez, who was appointed as Abington Township's new tax collector and treasurer in December Sanchez has served as the county's controller for nine years The Montgomery County Democratic Forum had posted a formal invitation to Hart's swearing-in ceremony on Facebook Deputy Controller Thomas Landauer was sworn in as the county's acting controller with Michael Vasko sworn in as second deputy controller The controller is an elected row officer and has general supervision over all fiscal affairs of the county and of the accounts of all functions collecting Montgomery County's government website stated The controller serves as a member of the Salary Board and is the secretary of the Montgomery County Employees' Retirement Board Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The Walgreens located at 3300 Dekalb Pike in East Norriton will close permanently on May 19th at noon. Those who regularly fill their prescriptions will be able to fill a prescription at all Walgreens nationwide. More details can be found here.The closure of the East Norriton store is part of a larger plan to close up to 500 stores in 2025 and 1,200 stores over the next three years Walgreens referred to the closures as a cost-cutting initiative and part of a plan to optimize its store footprint Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardLongtime East Norriton top executive will be new Montgomery County controller Bob Hart the longtime township manager in East Norriton will be the new controller in Montgomery County East Norriton’s longtime top executive will be Montgomery County’s next controller The Pennsylvania Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to confirm East Norriton Township Manager Bob Hart to the Montgomery County watchdog position County controllers are responsible for overseeing the finances of Pennsylvania counties and conducting internal audits of departments and offices “What they do really has effects on the residents of the taxpayer and the county,” Hart said can help relieve some of the stresses and budgetary burdens and challenges that come up.” resigned late last year to become Abington Township’s tax collector She was first elected to the role in 2015 and won reelection twice Hart will fill the role until a successor is elected in 2027 Gov. Josh Shapiro announced last month he had chosen Hart for the role His selection was sent to the Senate for confirmation alongside a slate of appointments for row offices and judgeships across the state Hart told The Inquirer on Monday that he planned to resign from his position in East Norriton to take the controller job if the Senate confirmed him Hart said he admired much of Sanchez’s work and looked forward to building relationships across the county once he took office The Shoppes at Deon Square, located at 2014-2026 Old Arch Road in East Norriton, has been listed for sale for $4.5 million Notable tenants at the shopping center are Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli Montgomery County property records show that the shopping center According to property records and the listing on LoopNet.com Joseph Tarantino of Continental Realty represents the owner of the property Old Arch Family The same company that recently handled the auctioning of Party City’s leases for its bankruptcy The lease for the Party City location in Plymouth Meeting was acquired by Dollar Tree Joann’s stores are still open at offering discounted merchandise as it prepares to close Marketplace focuses on the latest business news both nationally and internationally and wider events linked to the financial markets It is noted for its accessible coverage of business Leaders of the hospital nurses’ union say more than 20 registered nurses in ICU and surgical units have been laid off as of this week Hospital workers rally in front of Suburban Community Hospital on July 17 as it transitions to a "micro-hospital." (Nicole Leonard/WHYY) One registered nurse pointed to the changes as another example of health care divestment and reduction in services The closure of two hospitals in Chester County has led to dangerously long ambulance rides to overcrowded emergency rooms in the three remaining hospitals Prime declined to disclose how many positions were eliminated and how many staff members had been laid off in the transition Leaders at Suburban General Nurses’ Association a local affiliate of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals labor union said more than 30 of its members have been affected Some like Yori were able to move into new roles at Suburban and a small number of registered nurses found jobs at Roxborough Memorial but an estimated 23 union members were laid off as of this week The long-term impact on the community is top of mind, Yori said. She worries about what will happen to their most vulnerable patients, people who may be underinsured or uninsured. “We’ve created a rapport over the years with them “And if they come and they’re extremely sick…will they be sent down to Philadelphia The free WHYY News Daily newsletter delivers the most important local stories to your inbox WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today. Prospect Medical Holdings says it only has enough cash to keep the hospitals up and running through March 14 Suburban Community Hospital in Norristown and Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol are in contract negotiations with parent company Nicole Leonard is a health and science reporter for WHYY News Together we can reach 100% of WHYY’s fiscal year goal local news and information and world-class entertainment to everyone in our community WHYY offers a voice to those not heard, a platform to share everyone’s stories, a foundation to empower early and lifelong learners and a trusted space for unbiased news. Learn more about Social Responsibility at WHYY The senior behavioral health unit at Suburban Community Hospital stopped admitting new patients about two weeks ago The county’s Office of Public Health will use survey results to shape priorities for the upcoming Community Health Improvement Plan It is not yet clear how the changes at Suburban Community Hospital will affect staffing and positions Giambrone said her nursing colleagues are nervous and waiting for answers on what happens next “They’re going to start to think, ‘Do I need to start looking elsewhere?’” she said. Prime Healthcare also owns for-profit Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Lower Bucks Hospital officials said it will convert its other two Pennsylvania hospitals into nonprofit facilities under Prime Healthcare Foundation Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026 2024 at 1:38 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The new Pizza Hut in East Norriton advertised a special free pizza promotion for their grand opening PA — Customers are up in arms after Montgomery County's newest Pizza Hut location failed to follow through on the promotion they promised ahead of their grand opening ceremony Friday morning which owns the new location 111 West Germantown Pike in East Norriton and several other spots in Montgomery and Chester counties said that the first 25 customers in line would receive "free pizza for a year" vouchers But customers who waited in a lengthy line for the store to open told Patch that employees at the store had no idea about the promotion a spokesperson for the Flynn Group did not explain why the store was not aware of the promotion there was some confusion around this morning’s free pizza for a year giveaway at our Pizza Hut location in Norristown "Our manager is in touch with our guests and is resolving the issue We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving the Norristown community." Some individuals said they waited for up to two hours or more the staff knew nothing about this promotion at first then called the manager who claimed there were only 10 passes," one customer said many people who also gave up a portion of their mornings were very disappointed and the remaining customers left their contact information for the store on a sheet Multiple customers told Patch that they were given the phone number of an individual believed to be the store manager The Flynn Group provided great detail on their promotion ahead of time, noting that the tickets were good for two specialty pizzas, or two, three-topping large pizzas, per month for one year. They said they are planning an identical promotion at another new Pizza Hut holding a grand opening in Royersford on June 21. If you’re planning to visit Urban Air East Norriton more than once, an annual membership could help you save big! And, let’s face it, once you’ve experienced Urban Air, you’re going to want to come back. So, why not let ‘em zip, fly, jump, and soar as much as they want? For a low monthly price, enjoy unlimited play…every day. Use Code 13for12EN to get an extra month added to your membership for free! Take advantage of this special offer online Fox Chase Cancer CenterEmily StorzMedia Relations Manager267-882-0699[email protected]   *Update: Fox Chase East Norriton is Now Open 2017) – Fox Chase Cancer Center has partnered with Suburban Community Hospital to open the Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton Hospital Outpatient Center “For more than a hundred years, Fox Chase Cancer Center has offered cutting edge clinical care informed by the latest research with a unique compassionate approach,” said Richard Fisher, MD president and CEO of Fox Chase Cancer Center “This new extension campus allows us to reach patients who may have been challenged to come to our main campus location.” The center will open in 2018 and offer access to Fox Chase’s multidisciplinary care by surgical oncologists and support staff including onsite radiation and infusion treatments Fox Chase’s unique nurse navigation system will ensure patients receive care appropriate to their type of cancer Limited breast surgery consultations and radiation oncology will begin this fall The Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton Hospital Outpatient Center will be located adjacent to Suburban Community Hospital three miles away from Plymouth Meeting Mall The office will provide radiation oncology with a state of the art linear accelerator and an infusion center with a patient centered design Patients will also have access to Fox Chase Cancer Center’s unique support services and options to enroll in clinical trials “Fox Chase Cancer Center is the preeminent resource for oncology in the Philadelphia region and hosting them on the Suburban Community Hospital campus is a privilege,” said Bryan Burklow northeast regional CEO for Prime Healthcare “It will take cancer care to a new level of sophistication along this Rt Fox Chase Cancer Center is nationally ranked as a Top 50 cancer hospital in US News & World Report one of 47 cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute as comprehensive a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network and a magnet center for nursing which includes the Institute for Cancer Research and the American Oncologic Hospital and is a part of Temple Health is one of the leading comprehensive cancer centers in the United States Founded in 1904 in Philadelphia as one of the nation’s first cancer hospitals Fox Chase was also among the first institutions to be designated a National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center in 1974 Fox Chase is also one of just 10 members of the Alliance of Dedicated Cancer Centers Fox Chase researchers have won the highest awards in their fields Fox Chase physicians are also routinely recognized in national rankings and the Center’s nursing program has received the Magnet recognition for excellence six consecutive times Fox Chase conducts a broad array of nationally competitive basic with special programs in cancer prevention It is the policy of Fox Chase Cancer Center that there shall be no exclusion from the delivery of quality medical care on the basis of race For more information, call 888-369-2427 888-369-2427 Temple University   ©2022 Temple University Health System education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System (TUHS) and by the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University TUHS neither provides nor controls the provision of health care All health care is provided by its member organizations or independent health care providers affiliated with TUHS member organizations Each TUHS member organization is owned and operated pursuant to its governing documents Call 888-369-2427 Request Online Located on the campus of Suburban Community Hospital, Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton – Hospital Outpatient Center offers access to Fox Chase’s specialized team of providers in a community setting allowing individuals to be treated closer to home To find out more about Fox Chase East Norriton please see the answers to frequently asked questions below All doctors at Fox Chase East Norriton are on Fox Chase Cancer Center’s medical staff Patients being treated at Fox Chase East Norriton will receive the same quality of care as they would at our main campus Fox Chase East Norriton physicians also participate in Fox Chase tumor boards physicians and medical professionals with different specialties review unusual and/or challenging cases physicians are able to consider additional treatment options for their patients and stay up-to-date on the latest advancements in cancer care Current patients may be able to receive portions of their care at Fox Chase East Norriton Individuals interested in this option should consult with their Fox Chase provider all surgical procedures are performed at Fox Chase Main Campus pre-surgical consultations and additional treatments (infusion etc.) are offered at Fox Chase East Norriton To schedule an appointment for genetic counseling and testing Fox Chase East Norriton is located on the campus of Suburban Community Hospital at 2701 Dekalb Pike Please visit our East Norriton directions page for more details Urologic oncology surgeons Marc C. Smaldone, MD, MSHP, FACS, and David Y.T. Chen, MD, FACS now have office hours at Fox Chase Cancer Center’s new Montgomery County location in East Norriton “Because one of us will be there each week we can give patients our team’s unique breadth of experience and knowledge of state-of-the-art treatment options through consultations that previously were only available at our Fox Chase Campus,” says Chen “We look forward to seeing new and current patients at this convenient location,” adds Smaldone “Our mission at Fox Chase is to deliver world class oncologic care in the most compassionate and respectful way possible and this new location lets us provide these services to patients who are not close to our main campus.” Both doctors specialize in the surgical management of tumors of the kidney They have extensive experience in a variety of traditional and minimally invasive techniques “As part of the multi-disciplinary Genitourinary Cancer Patient Care Team we work closely with our colleagues in medical and radiation oncology to develop a comprehensive treatment plan that offers the best chance for cure for each patient,” Smaldone says we educate patients about their disease and their treatment options so they can make confident decisions.” “We both have extensive experience in handling any kind of urologic cancer including some very esoteric or unusual problems related to cancers and rare cancers,” adds Chen “We also have the newest testing approaches such as Blue Light Cystoscopy with CysView for non-muscle invasive bladder cancer and ultrasound-guided transperineal prostate biopsies for assessment of prostate cancer that give patients are more complete diagnostic picture of their diseases We can offer the full resources of Fox Chase The information presented in the Updates in Urologic Oncology eNewsletter is provided for physicians and other healthcare providers only and should not be shared with any current or future patients. If you are not a healthcare provider, we welcome you to sign up for Thrive eNewsletter to receive the latest information and blog highlights from Fox Chase Cancer Center 2022)—Main Line Today has honored six Fox Chase Cancer Center – East Norriton nurses with their 2022 Excellence in Nursing Award These exceptional professionals were nominated for their dedication and contributions throughout 2021 Fellow nurses from the region voted on the selections chief nursing officer and vice president of nursing and patient services at Fox Chase Main Line Today is a regional magazine focusing on Philadelphia’s suburban Main Line and western suburbs The nurses were honored in the magazine’s May 2022 issue Fox Chase’s East Norriton facility opened in May of 2018 in Montgomery County and offers access to Fox Chase’s specialized team of surgical oncologists and genetic counselors in a community setting ARA US Hospitality Trust has announced it has an agreement to sell two of its hotel properties one of which is the Hyatt House Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting located at 501 East Germantown Pike in East Norriton The 131 room hotel opened in 2000 and was last renovated in 2016 The other hotel being sold is in Connecticut the hotel in East Norriton was not one of its top performers and considered not a core asset “operates various properties under the Choice Hotels International and Hilton Worldwide umbrella.”Photo: Google 2018) — Fox Chase Cancer Center will celebrate the opening of its new outpatient oncology facility in East Norriton Pennsylvania with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception on June 15 Fox Chase Cancer Center East Norriton – Hospital Outpatient Center began operations on May 8 in Montgomery County. This dedicated cancer center which is located on the campus of Suburban Community Hospital at 2701 Dekalb Pike offers patients a broad range of cancer care services in Philadelphia’s densely populated western suburbs Fox Chase East Norriton offers radiation oncology and medical oncology services for a variety of cancer types as well as surgical consultations for breast cancer patients The new center also offers access to nurse navigators who make sure patients are seen by the appropriate cancer care specialists including surgical consultations for other cancers The East Norriton location expands Fox Chase’s capabilities with two full floors of recently constructed space including a linear accelerator for radiation treatments flexible clinic space with seven exam rooms an infusion center with seven infusion chairs and a peaceful garden where patients and caregivers can relax “The opening of this new Fox Chase facility represents important growth not only for our institution but for the state of high-caliber cancer care in the Greater Philadelphia region,” said Richard I Learn more about Fox Chase East Norriton and the services it will offer to patients in Montgomery County.  has been evicted from the restaurant property at 2800 DeKalb Street in East Norriton as of Monday the owners owe just under $124,000 in back rent The restaurant opened for business in November 2021 the space was a Greene Turtle that lasted about two years as Before that it was an Old Country Buffet Acme is replacing the ShopRite located at 25 East Germantown Pike in East Norriton. Acme last had a store in East Norriton in 2001. It was located where Big Lots is today in the Dekalb Plaza off Dekalb Pike (across from Suburban Hospital). According to an article from The Times Herald in 2001 Acme opened at that location in the 1970s and was closed when it couldn’t compete with ShopRite and Genuardi’s moved into a new modern store on Germantown Pike (where Weis Markets is today) While there has been buzz about this online there is now an official document to confirm the switch ShopRite is transferring its liquor license for the store to Acme We will work on finding more detail on when the switch will take place The Boston Market located in the Northtowne Plaza at 18 East Germantown Pike in Norristown (East Norriton Township) has been evicted from the premises as of Tuesday The restaurant filed an emergency motion to be allowed back on the premises which was denied on November 17th in the Court of Common Pleas in Montgomery County According to court documents, Boston Market owes the landlord, New Tees Co. L.P., over $50,000 in back rent and legal fees. The landlord also discovered after it took possession of the building that it was not being heated. This is the second restaurant evicted by New Tees Co. in Northtowne Plaza in November. Crab du Jour was evicted on November 6th The ShopRite in East Norriton has closed. In July, MoreThanTheCurve.com reported that Acme was going to take over the location being vacated by ShopRite The owner of the ShopRite in East Norriton has released a statement on its closing and the store has been removed from the ShopRite website After 23 years of operating the ShopRite of East Norriton we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your business over the years We have enjoyed being an integral part of the community and sincerely appreciate all of the partnerships and friendships we have shared over the years While we are sad to close the store in East Norriton we welcome you to visit us at our neighboring stores in the Wyncote/Cheltenham and Roxborough communities Acme has not yet released information on when it intends to open in East Norriton