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Woman holding birth control pills | Doylestown Health
For the first time, you can now purchase birth control pills without a prescription. Doylestown Health Obstetrician/Gynecologist Jean Fitzgerald, MD, shares what you need to know about over-the-counter birth control pills. 
Patti Lyons in the middle of a lavender field.

Patti Lyons, 61, of Doylestown, is the proud owner of Peace Valley Lavender Farm. Five years ago, she received a diagnosis of rectal cancer. Today, she is sharing her story of healing. Patti says the compassionate care she received and the special connection she formed with her colorectal surgeon played an equally important role in her decisions to receive her care at Doylestown Hospital. "You don't appreciate how important it is to have this level of expertise and service close by until you need it," says Patti. 

Doylestown Hospital recently earned a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. Only four hospitals in Pennsylvania hold this prestigious distinction, and ours is the only one in Bucks County.

Provider giving a patient a measle vaccine | Doylestown Health
Measles cases are rising throughout the U.S. Michael Kimzey, DO, infectious diseases physician with Doylestown Health, has some advice on how you and your family can stay safe.
Clinicians hands pointing at a digital x-ray on a display during a discussion

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that only 6% of people who have an elevated risk for lung cancer receive the recommended screening? Boost your knowledge about lung cancer screening and other ways Doylestown Hospital is working to detect the disease early, when it is highly treatable – increasing your chance of survival.

Dr. Do, a gastroenterologist, showing a model of a human liver.

Your liver works hard to perform hundreds of functions vital to your overall health. Find out what you can do to take care of your liver so your liver can keep taking care of you.

The hand and wrist of a person wearing the WatchPAT ONE home diagnostic sleep apnea test. A watch-like device is worn on the wrist, connected by a thin wire to a probe worn on the index finger.
Wondering if you have sleep apnea? An evaluation coupled with an overnight sleep study is the best way to find out. Get to know the signs and symptoms of this sleep-related breathing problem and learn about an innovative option in home sleep studies, the WatchPAT® One, a diagnostic home sleep apnea test you can wear like a wristwatch.
Visiting Nurse and a Patient | Doylestown Health
From the very beginning, nurses have been at the core of Doylestown Hospital's mission and we celebrate them as part of our Centennial.
A group of Doylestown Hospital's volunteer chaplains gather in front of the stained glass windows of the hospital's Mary and Gerald Santucci Chapel.
In 1923, the women of the Village Improvement Association of Doylestown (VIA) celebrated the opening of the Doylestown Emergency Hospital by rolling up their sleeves.
As the founders of the eight-bed hospital, they took on tasks ranging from hiring and managing staff to fundraising, painting, and weeding. They were driven by a commitment to the community and the hospital’s mission “to continuously improve the quality of life and proactively advocate for the health and well-being of the individuals we serve.”
A century later, the VIA continues to lead the way, along with the many dedicated members of our community who through stewardship, philanthropy, and volunteerism are at the heart of Doylestown Hospital’s tradition of treating the whole person.
 

Every man should have an annual physical and digital rectal exam after age 50 to screen for prostate cancer. The condition is highly treatable, especially when detected early. Learn more about prostate cancer, including risk factors, testing, and treatments.

Doctor, patient, ion robotic bronchoscopy | Doylestown Health
Doylestown Health's Cardio-Oncology program helps protect your heart when going through lung cancer treatment. 
Graphic of heart and vascular system
Your heart has its own electrical conduction system that coordinates your heartbeat, but people with Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) have "faulty wiring” that causes problems with the way their heart contracts. AFib is a chaotic, irregular heart rhythm that increases your risk for stroke and other life-threatening conditions. Learn more about AFib and innovative treatment options from the heart rhythm experts at Doylestown Hospital.
Young woman seated on steps grasping her knee.
Strain and injury are common causes of knee pain in people under 50, but if you have a family history of arthritis, or you injured your knee at a young age, osteoarthritis may be the culprit, according to Doylestown Health orthopedic surgeon Charles B. Burrows, MD.
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