People diagnosed with cancer and their families often need extra support. Patients at the Crozer-Keystone Health System hospitals have access to the expertise of a medical social worker to assist with a wide variety of problems that can accompany a cancer diagnosis. Social workers can help with such issues as counseling, financial concerns and health insurance questions. In addition to counseling, social workers have extensive knowledge about resources in the community and can assist with medications, prosthesis, transportation, homemaker services, nursing homes, support groups, and legal and financial concerns.
The following Crozer-Keystone hospitals offer social work services for cancer patients and their families:
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
One Medical Center Boulevard
Upland, PA 19013
Phone: 610-447-8550
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
501 North Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Phone: 610-447-2351
Springfield Hospital
190 West Sproul Road
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: 610-328-8751
Taylor Hospital
175 East Chester Pike
Ridley Park, PA 19064
Phone: 610-595-6061