Deborah Earns 2021 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety

S. Justin Szawlewicz, MD, Appointed Cardiology Chair

Deborah Demonstrates its Long-Term Commitment to Quality Echocardiograms

Deborah Heart and Lung Center has achieved IAC Echocardiography accreditation for 19 years straight demonstrating its long-term commitment to continuously improving patient outcomes and safety.

Dr. Palmer Answers Questions About the Covid Vaccine on PHL17

People are deciding if they want to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available, but many still have questions. Dr. Palmer was recently a guest on PHL17 Morning News to help answer some of those questions.

Dr. Martin Shares Ways to End Tobacco Use on PHL17

This year’s “State of Tobacco Control” report from the American Lung Association finds numerous states earned failing grades on efforts to reduce and prevent tobacco use, including the use of e-cigarettes.

Deborah Employees Recognized for Their Thanksgiving Food Drive

Carotid Artery Disease

Carotid artery disease occurs when the carotid arteries become narrowed or blocked.The carotid arteries provide part of the main blood supply to the brain. They are located on each side of the neck. Carotid artery disease occurs when fatty material called plaque builds up inside the arteries. This buildup of plaque is called hardening of…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a group of lung diseases that include chronic bronchitis and emphysema, often caused by heavy smoking or exposure to certain gases or fumes in the workplace. COPD can also include chronic asthma, which is a hypersensitivity of the air passages in the lungs. Bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma all have…

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease is a buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to narrowing of the blood vessels that supply blood and oxygen to the heart. It is the leading cause of death in the United States for men and women, with more than 3 million cases being diagnosed annually.

Heart Failure

Heart failure occurs when the heart can no longer pump oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body efficiently. Heart failure is usually a chronic condition, but it may come on suddenly. The condition may affect only the right side or only the left side of the heart. Usually, both sides of the heart are…