Ridley Park declares emergency with Crozer Health facing possible closure in Delaware County

RIDLEY PARK, Pa. (WPVI) -- Ridley Park, Delaware County, has declared an emergency with Crozer Health facing a possible closure.

The declaration gives officials the power to hire temporary workers and buy supplies needed for residents' well-being.

Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital could close this coming week.

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Crozer serves hundreds of thousands of people in Delaware County.

A closure would impact not just residents but also add a strain on other medical facilities in the area.

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