4 Philadelphia Health Organizations Exploring Purchase Options Of St. Christopher's Hospital For Children

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Four local health organizations are exploring a purchase of St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Einstein, Jefferson, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Temple are attempting to save the 143-year-old pediatric hospital from bankruptcy.

St. Christopher's is owned by the same health care investor that's shutting down Hahnemann University Hospital.

Hahnemann University Hospital Announces Shutdown Timeline, Final Closing Date

Unlike Hahnemann, St. Christopher's is profitable.

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