There is a strong possibility that Abington Hospital will merge with Holy Redeemer.
VIDEO: Abington Memorial, Holy Redeemer announce joint venture
This is the beginning of an article written by Karen Heller for Philly.com:
Abington
Memorial Hospital, the only level-2 trauma center in Montgomery County,
enjoys a sterling reputation for its more than 60 physicians in
obstetrics and gynecology. The medical center is far larger and
generates more than twice the revenue of Holy Redeemer.
Yet, in the announced merger of the two hospitals, one that is being widely decried by staff and patients, the Catholic medical facility appears to triumph in dictating reproductive health care policy to secular Abington, eliminating abortion services, while securing chairmanship of the board.
It's a case of the marlin swallowing the whale.
For physicians and patients who make clear, conscious decisions about working at or patronizing a sectarian or independent medical facility, the merger is heresy.
Yet, in the announced merger of the two hospitals, one that is being widely decried by staff and patients, the Catholic medical facility appears to triumph in dictating reproductive health care policy to secular Abington, eliminating abortion services, while securing chairmanship of the board.
It's a case of the marlin swallowing the whale.
For physicians and patients who make clear, conscious decisions about working at or patronizing a sectarian or independent medical facility, the merger is heresy.
Other relevant articles:
The Outcry:
There are many sites opposing this merger.
The Support
Life Choice.com supports the merger.
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